Tableau Desktop
Tableau
Tableau Desktop is a data visualization software.
Tableau Desktop is a software designed to create interactive data visualizations from different data sources. It allows the user to create fully automated dashboards from multiple data sources, make them available in a public link, or embed visuals into an existing website.
The software has a free version (Tableau Desktop Public), and a licensed version. Small NGOs can apply for free licensing.
Worldwide
Tableau desktop has over 86,000 customers (2019). Some of the implementing organizations are Verizon, PepsiCo, St. Mary’s Bank and Charles Schwab. Several NGOs utilize Tableau or are partners through Tableau Foundation. Some NGOs include Bridges to Prosperity, Mercy Corps, One and REDLAMYC.
Private users or companies can acquire a license for Tableau products. It used to be possible to get separate licenses. However, as of 2020, it is no longer possible to get Tableau Desktop as a separate product. Instead, there is a pack, Tableau Creator, which includes includes Tableau Desktop, Tableau Prep and a Creator license of Tableau Online or Tableau Server. Different pricing schemes can be consulted here.
Alternatively, there is a free version, Tableau Desktop Public, which is a free service with limited features. Also, Tableau offers licensing to small NGOs, details on how to apply can be found here.
Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Tableau serves mainly as a BI/data visualization/data analytics tool. In this sense, any organization or individual using data, ranging from the private and public sectors, to NGOs, government agencies or multilateral organizations, freelancers or privately owned businesses, can be a potential user of this software.