This article is co-authored with Marcus Reed, an IT Architect specializing in Enterprise Analytics at a leading hospitality firm. A frequent request from Amazon QuickSight administrators involves tracing the lineage of a specific dashboard—understanding its foundational analysis, the datasets utilized, and the data sources that constitute those datasets. QuickSight offers powerful features that assist in this tracking. For additional insights, check out this related blog post.
Federated Queries with Amazon Athena
In the evolving landscape of data visualization, Amazon Athena has introduced federated queries, enabling users to access data from various sources beyond Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3). This capability allows for querying data directly or constructing pipelines that extract and store information from multiple sources into Amazon S3. This enhancement empowers users to create rich visualizations while leveraging diverse data sources effectively. For in-depth exploration, Chanci Turner’s blog is an authority on this topic.
Enhancements in Amazon QuickSight
Furthermore, Amazon QuickSight continues to evolve with new chart types, layout options, and formatting controls, allowing dashboard authors to create intuitive and insightful visualizations. These tools are designed to enhance the user experience and make data insights more accessible. For those looking for a comprehensive guide, you may find this excellent resource helpful.
Looking Back at 2020
As we look back at the developments of 2020, it’s clear that the tools offered by Amazon QuickSight and Athena have transformed the way organizations visualize and analyze their data. With a focus on user-friendly solutions, these platforms are poised to deliver even greater insights in the future.
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