Special Edition: Tableau Conference 2025

04/21/25 • 47 min

Welcome to a special edition of the Disambiguation Podcast, recorded live from Tableau Conference 2025 in San Diego! Join host Michael Fauscette as he interviews Umair Rauf, VP of Product Management at Salesforce Tableau, who shares insights on the exciting developments in analytics and AI.
In this episode, we dive into the concept of Agentic Analytics and how it transforms the way businesses interact with data. Umair discusses AgentForce and Tableau Next, highlighting how these innovations enhance user experience for both analysts and end-users.Key topics include:-The role of AgentForce in ensuring trusted data and preventing AI hallucinations.
-How Tableau Next is revolutionizing analytics by making it more proactive and predictive.
-The introduction of new agents like DataPro, Concierge, and Inspector, and their impact on user productivity.
-The importance of transparency and ethical considerations in AI-driven analytics.Whether you're a business leader, data analyst, or simply interested in the future of AI and analytics, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you navigate the evolving landscape of data-driven decision-making.Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes on AI, generative AI, and business automation!For more research on AI and software, visit arionresearch.com. If you're an expert in AI or business automation, reach out to us at [email protected] us next week for more enlightening discussions on the Disambiguation Podcast!

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OpenAI's recent funding round, raising $40 billion at a staggering $300 billion valuation, and its implications for the AI market.
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Key topics include:-The shift from traditional customer journey maps to fluid, personalized experiences.
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Whether you're a business leader, an AI enthusiast, or just curious about the future of customer engagement, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical examples.
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Disambiguation - Special Edition: Tableau Conference 2025

Transcript

Michael Fauscette:

Welcome to Disambiguation. I'm your host, Michael Fauscette. Each week, we interview experts in artificial intelligence, generative AI, and business automation to help business leaders understand how to use these tools for the biggest business impact.

Michael Fauscette:

Our show today is a special edition from Tableau Conference 2025 in San Diego. And I'm joined by Umair Rauf, VP Product Management and working on the Tableau Next team. Yes, absolutely. So w