Working with Dates in Tableau: Optimizing Date Selection Logic
In the previous post, we discussed the benefits of supplementing traditional to-date reporting periods with rolling periods. In this post, we will dive into the optimal practices (and not-so-optimal...
View ArticleImplementing Advanced Capabilities in dbt
After you’ve finished setting up your dbt environment and begun working in dbt, you may find that you’ll need more than just the basics. As mentioned in The Transformational Power of dbt in Analytics,...
View ArticleHow to Clean up Temporary Matillion Stages in Snowflake
When using Matillion to load data into Snowflake, temporary stages are often created in Snowflake to store the data before it lands in the destination table. Often, this is not an issue as Matillion...
View ArticleInside InterWorks: The Importance of Content in Marketing, Part 1
Riffing on our previous series format, this two-part blog will provide a look at the inner workings of the InterWorks Marketing Team and how content is the anchor point for so much of what we do. In...
View ArticleInterWorks Partners with Dremio to Power Interactive Analytics on Data Lake...
We’re thrilled to announce that InterWorks is officially joining Dremio’s Global Partner Network! Dremio is an exciting company with the aim of enabling high-performing business intelligence dashboards...
View ArticleInterWorker Brittany Dunn Inducted into Splash Field Marketer’s Hall of Fame
We are so excited to announce yet another esteemed award for a member of our team! Brittany Dunn, InterWorks’ Partner Marketing Manager, was recently inducted into the Splash Field Marketer’s Hall of...
View ArticleThe Hidden Gems of Tableau Desktop 2021.3
The summer update of the Tableau platform has given us a few new features for Tableau Server, as well as for Tableau Desktop. Let’s have a look at what was released: Notification Integration with...
View ArticleReal Fun with Real Friends: The InterWorks’ Marketing Team Meetup
Squirrels. Softball. Shattered watches. Pad Thai. What do all of these things have in common? They were a part of our recent stateside Marketing Team meetup, obviously. In light of the changing nature...
View ArticleIntro to Numeric Configuration of Privileges in Linux
There are several ways to set permissions on folders in a Linux machine. Many Linux experts with far more knowledge than myself have already created tons of online resources to discuss this topic, so...
View ArticleInterWorks Blog Roundup – October 2021
Spooky season has come and gone, but you can rest assured you’ll find nothing but treats here! October on the blog saw 17 new blog posts with contributions from over 20 InterWorkers, kicking off the...
View ArticleWebinar Replay: Telling Great Stories with Data
Great dashboards start with great stories, but how much do we think about that story before we open up Tableau or PowerPoint? Many of us are guilty of dashboarding without purpose, which can limit the...
View ArticleA History of Tableau Conferences at InterWorks
There are pivotal projects in our careers that help set our paths towards doing cool work. For me, as someone in marketing, the Tableau Conference has been that catalyst. I started at InterWorks over...
View ArticleAn InterWorks Primer to Tableau Conference 2021
For Tableau fans, the most wonderful time of the year is upon us: Tableau Conference 2021. Here in less than one week, Tableau fans from around the world will tune in digitally to the biggest Tableau...
View ArticleSSH Key & Password Storage Recommendations for Secure Scripting in Matillion
When following this content, I would recommend first reading through the following two posts: How to Access a Linux Virtual Machine (e.g. Matillion Server) via SSH from Windows How to Configure Remote...
View ArticlePYD114 – Tableau Conference Preview 2021
It’s the most wonderful time of the data year. Here’s looking at you, Tableau Conference 2021. As we prepare for the week, join InterWorks Communications Manager Garrett Sauls as he speaks with...
View ArticleInside InterWorks: Data Engineer
It’s about this time of year that we start reflecting on our lives, both personal and professional, and thinking about what we want to do as the New Year creeps up on us. With Christmas fast...
View ArticleHow to Resize Your Snowflake Warehouse in Matillion
By now, we’ve all seen the blazing speed of Matillion workflows, but we always want more, right? Let’s talk about how to get even more speed from your already-lightning-fast workflows, and – while...
View ArticleHow to Automate Matillion Git Fetch/Push Syncs with Python
This post covers how to automate the fetching and pushing of a Matillion project’s local git repository with its remote counterpart using the Python Script component. If you would prefer, I also have a...
View ArticleDataWomen Event Recap: Step up to 2022
The end of 2021 is approaching fast, and with that comes a perfect opportunity to plan ahead and get ready to step up to 2022. DataWomen is all about supporting and empowering DataWomen and our data...
View ArticleReunited & Reenergized: The InterWorks Enablement Team Meetup
The InterWorks Enablement Team recently had their first in-person team meetup since 2019. With new individuals having joined the team in the last 18 months, this meetup was special not only for its...
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