Unlock Natural Language Processing Insights! [Webinar Notes]

This blog provides show notes for our Dec. 5, 2024, webinar, “Unlocking the Power of Natural Language Processing (NLP) with Bold BI^®.” The webinar was presented and hosted by Bold BI Senior Product Manager Madhan Kumar S.  

Overview 

In this webinar, we explored how NLP in Bold BI changes dashboard creation and data analysis. Designed for business analysts, data scientists, product managers, and decision-makers, this session showcased how NLP saves time, accelerates decision-making, and simplifies complex workflows. 

Key topics covered: 

1. Introduction to BI: Understanding the role and significance of business intelligence in analyzing data and delivering actionable insights for informed decision-making. 
2. What is NLP? Explanation of natural language processing and its relevance in today’s data-driven world.
3. NLP in BI: Exploring the integration of natural language processing within business intelligence tools.
4. Bold BI AI Assistant: An overview of the Bold BI AI Assistant and its capabilities in enhancing BI workflows.
5. AI Assistant for data analysis: How the Bold BI AI Assistant can be used to analyze data and enhance dashboard functionality through automation.
6. Design with AI Assistant: Leveraging the AI Assistant to design and optimize Bold BI dashboards, making the dashboard design process more user-friendly and efficient.
7. Customization through chat: Using chat interfaces in BI solutions for a personalized, dynamic data analysis and customization experience.
8. Demo: A practical demonstration showcasing the functions and advantages of BI tools with NLP integration, highlighting real-world applications.
9. Best practices: Strategies and guidelines for effectively using NLP and BI together to maximize the potential of data-driven solutions.

The session concluded with a Q&A.

Q&A 

Q: Can we use our own API key? I have credits.
A: Currently, you cannot use your own API key for Bold BI AI features. These features are in beta, and the AI service supporting them is hosted in our cloud environment. However, we plan to introduce an option to use your own API key in our release scheduled for the first week of February 2025. Additionally, we will offer connectors for popular models, enabling you to connect to your own model seamlessly. 

Q: Can we please integrate Zoho CRM?
A: Yes, we offer a data source connector for Zoho CRM that allows you to import data from it.

Q: Does this work for the on-premises version?
A: The AI features work in the on-premises version. However, the AI service supporting these features is hosted in the cloud. Therefore, an internet connection is required for the AI features to function in the on-premises setup. Full on-premises support is planned for the release scheduled in the first week of February. 

If you missed the webinar, or would like to watch it again, you can view it on our YouTube channel or watch it here:

Summary 

In this webinar, we learned about real-world applications of NLP in BI, saw how it improves analytics for businesses, and discovered how even nontechnical users can easily interact with data through intuitive natural language commands.  

We hope you enjoyed this webinar. If you did, keep an eye out for future Bold BI^® webinars. If you have any suggestions for topics you’d like us to cover, please mention them in the comments section. If you’re not yet a Bold BI customer, try it for yourself by signing up for a free trial.

Recommended resources (related links) 

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