Why Should You Migrate to Tableau Cloud? Key Benefits Explained

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If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance that you’re wondering whether it’s time to make the leap from Tableau Server to Tableau Cloud. As someone who’s been in the data analytics game for a while, I can tell you that it’s not an easy decision. While Tableau Cloud offers numerous benefits, the decision to migrate often involves weighing timing and resources. Moving to Tableau Cloud is inevitable for most organizations, and the choice to do it now rather than later provides an opportunity to capitalize on its features and futureproof your analytics capabilities. But how do you build a strong business case for migration? And is there enough immediate value for other CXOs to support your decision?

So, for starters, let’s dive into the reasons why migrating to Tableau Cloud is a smart move and how it can transform your data analytics experience.

Simplified Infrastructure Management

Let’s talk about infrastructure – the bane of many IT teams’ existence. With Tableau Server, you’re constantly juggling hardware upkeep, software patches, backup routines and performing incremental upgrades. With Tableau Cloud all that behind-the-scenes stuff is gone. Your team can break free from the shackles of server maintenance and focus on more strategic tasks – driving real business value through data insights.

Cost, Cost, and Cost

Tableau Cloud isn’t just a tech upgrade; it’s a strategic move that can save you IT costs. With cloud no more shelling out for on-premise hardware or getting blindsided by maintenance costs. Instead, you’re looking at a predictable, subscription-based model where you pay for what you use. And here’s the kicker – those automatic updates, they aren’t just convenient; they are a built-in futureproofing mechanism. With Tableau Cloud you’re always on the cutting edge without the cutting-edge prices.

Enhanced Scalability

It’s not that Tableau Server cannot scale. It can but with Tableau Cloud, scalability is much easier. Whether your data needs are growing and going down Tableau Cloud adapts on the fly. No more emergency hardware purchases or late-night performance tuning sessions. Your analytics capabilities grow organically with your business, ensuring you’re always ready for whatever data challenges come your way.

Improved Accessibility

At a time when organizations are increasingly prioritizing data access, Tableau Cloud turns data into a ubiquitous resource, accessible anytime, anywhere. It’s perfect for our new reality of remote and distributed teams. But it’s more than just access; it’s about fostering a culture of collaboration. Imagine your team working on dashboards in real-time, bouncing ideas off each other and sharing insights from different time zones.

Better Security & Compliance

When it comes to security and compliance, Tableau Cloud checks all the boxes just like Tableau Server and more. We’re talking ISO 27001/27017/27018 and SOC 2/3 certifications – the kind of security that lets your sec team sleep peacefully at night. In an era where data breaches can cost millions and run reputations into the ground, this level of protection isn’t just valuable; it’s priceless.

Integration with Modern Data Platforms

Tableau Cloud works with all the modern data platforms like Snowflake, Google BigQuery, and Amazon Redshift. But this integration isn’t just about compatibility; it’s about letting the user tap into the data’s potential, regardless of where it lives. And let’s not forget about advanced analytics and machine learning workflows. Tableau Cloud doesn’t just visualize your data; it helps you dive deep, uncovering insights you didn’t even know were there.

Enhanced Performance with Hyper

Tableau Cloud leverages Hyper, Tableau’s in-memory data engine, to deliver lightning-fast query performance. Hyper is designed to handle large datasets and complex queries with ease, ensuring that your dashboards and reports load quickly and efficiently. This enhanced performance can significantly improve the user experience and drive faster decision-making.

AI-Powered Insights

Since retiring its Ask Data and Metrics features in February this year, Tableau has been pushing Tableau Pulse, a reimagined data experience that makes data more accessible to everyone. For Tableau Cloud users Tableau Pulse leverages the power of Tableau AI to deliver data in ways that are more personalized, contextual, and smart. It brings the power and flexibility of a Metrics Layer enabling metrics and KPIs to be defined once and then used across the organization. Tableau Pulse also provides a Next-Gen Experiences by presenting data using intuitive, user-friendly metrics that are delivered directly to users in their flow of work.

Auto Updates

One of the best things about Tableau Cloud is the automatic updates. With Tableau Server, staying current with the latest features can be a logistical nightmare. Tableau Cloud ensures you always have access to the newest capabilities without any manual intervention. This means your organization can leverage cutting-edge analytics tools as soon as they’re available, keeping you ahead of the competition.

Tableau Cloud offers a compelling ROI for businesses looking to modernize and optimize their data analytics. It’s more than just a change in BI infrastructure to streamline operations, lower costs, and improve decision-making. The move to cloud also delivers tangible benefits to the end-user experience and unlocks our AI innovations. Tableau Cloud’s scalable architecture and modern features makes your focus on data a strategic, differentiating, investment for organizations.

J.R. Werner, Vice President, Strategic Enterprise Retail, Tableau & Salesforce Analytics

These advantages of Tableau Cloud over Tableau Server notwithstanding, migrating to Tableau Cloud is not without its challenges. The process requires careful planning and expertise to ensure a smooth transition. Manual migration approaches can be time-consuming and prone to errors, potentially putting the success of the project at risk. This is where having a dedicated migration strategy becomes crucial.

But more on that in our next blog where we will delve deeper into STORM, our dedicated migration automation accelerator developed by USEReady. STORM simplifies and streamlines the migration process, ensuring a seamless transition to Tableau Cloud. Stay tuned to learn more about how STORM can help you achieve a successful migration.

About the Author

Jeff El KouryDelivery Manager - Visual Analytics | USEReady

About the Author

Manish RakhejaPractice Lead – Visual Analytics | USEReady