Behind the breakthroughs: How @RISK software powers smarter decisions

Risk analysis software may seem like it’s mostly applicable for large financial management firms or for infrastructure projects. However, at Lumivero, we’ve seen customers apply our risk analysis tools across a range of industries including manufacturing, engineering, and even for forecasting annual sales targets.

The state of AI in qualitative research in 2025

By 2025, GenAI has transitioned from siloed labs into mainstream qualitative research, thanks to robust performance gains and affordable access. Both academia and industry increasingly converge on responsible AI use—disclosing assistance, safeguarding privacy, and mitigating bias.

From data chaos to clarity: How Hemlock improved operations with Spotfire

Hemlock Semiconductor transformed its operations by using Spotfire to turn disorganized, siloed data into clear insights. With visual analytics, the company improved decision-making across manufacturing and business functions, enabling faster problem-solving and more efficient use of data.

Back to school with NVivo and XLSTAT: What’s new this year

NVivo and XLSTAT have rolled out major updates over the past year (with more coming soon!)—if you haven’t checked in lately, now’s the time to catch up. These new features are designed to make data analysis faster, smarter, and more accessible—just in time for the new academic year.

Streamlining Information Search Using Gen AI

System Research in Japan used generative AI tools IBM Watson Discovery and IBM watsonx.ai to improve information search across internal documents. By enabling natural language queries and tuning the AI-powered search interface, the company reduced the time needed to find required information by about 50%, uncovering specific details more efficiently and enhancing overall retrieval accuracy.