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Idea and Conceptualization: Mohamed Roshan Execution: Firdous Maqbool, Leo Mathew Voice Over: Darren EdwardThe following blog depicts the technique created by Alex Jones (@jusdespommes) blog about “How to… create a chart from an image in Tableau!”.
Tableau 2019.2 has introduced an option to show/hide containers (when the container is a floating type). Many experts have come up with different use cases such as hiding and showing the filters, parameters, or even a worksheet with a click which occupies much space in the dashboard using this feature.
This feature is pretty simple to use and comes in handy when we want to save some space in our dashboards.
1.Create a simple bar chart in Tableau 2019.2. We have used “Top 5 Grossing Games Worldwide 2018” to create a bar chart and sorted based on the revenue.
2.Remove the label, header and export the worksheet to image. Worksheet > Export > Image (Choose ‘view’ in Export Image dialog box)
3. Open Photopea, which is an online photo editor and open the saved worksheet image.
File > Open > Image
4. Now, download 2 images from online which we are going to use for bar chart.
5.Copy and paste image 1 on top of the bar image. Now we will be having two layers of images one above another.
(We can even re-position, crop the image if needed)
6.Choose ‘Magic Wand’ from the tool bar at left side. Click on the image, and we can see the selection in dotted lines.
7.Choose the top layer (image 1) and click delete. Now we can able to get the below image.
8.The background of the image needs to transparent. So, delete the below layer (bar chart image) using delete icon at the bottom right corner.
9.Now, choose File > Export as > .PNG to save the image as .png format (this will retain the transparent layer)
10.Repeat the same steps with image 2 to get the same effect.
Note: Keep the same resolution and image size as the previous one.
10.1.Now, open Tableau Desktop and bring in the image as floating type.
11.We have to position the bar chart over the image. To make it easy, decrease the opacity of the bar chart and give border.
12. Add labels and tooltip to the bar chart.
13.Now the dashboard looks like this. We can able to hover on bars to see tooltip.
14.Now, comes the trick of using ‘Show/Hide Containers’ to swap image. Bring a container to floating and add image 2 to the container. (Set the padding to zero)
15.Next, we have to position the both images and the bar chart one above another. To make it easy, use x, y axes and size w, h to position accurately.
Note: Make sure the position of the 3 objects (Use Floating Order) follows the below order as all are in floating.
16.Choose the container and right click at the top right corner. Enable ‘Add Show/ Hide Button.’ Now we can see a floating button.
17.We can customize the button by adding image and tooltip to buttons.
18.We have used below customized images (created with PowerPoint) for buttons to swap between 2 images.
19.Another simple trick is that we can control the transparency of the image by adjusting the opacity of the bars.
20.Take a look at the final dashboard….

The concept of a sovereign cloud is not novel at all. Due to shifts in the geopolitical landscape and new legislations that have affected data control, it has recently become a hot topic. In a sense, the sovereign cloud offers a clever answer to a global conflict over digital sovereignty. Let’s delve a little further into it
The need for cloud sovereignty has, in turn, initiated the idea of digital sovereignty. This is all about data: who controls it, where it resides, and where it flows to. These inquiries are crucial in the modern data economy, where data is the new currency. Cloud services inevitably receive attention. They serve as the data economy's driving force.
The rules set for data sovereignty have been in place for several years in many nations, and new privacy laws like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) emphasise their importance. For instance, countries like Russia, China, Germany, France, Indonesia, and Vietnam demand that citizen data be kept on servers within the country. The justification is that protecting citizens' personal information from misuse is in their best interests, especially outside a country's jurisdiction.
According to reports, global spending on cloud services is anticipated to reach $1.3 trillion by 2025, representing a growth rate of almost 17% annually. The pandemic's push to move more operations to the cloud to accommodate an increase in the demand for remote work is undoubtedly accelerating this growth.
But lately, cloud sovereignty is under closer scrutiny as enterprises and governments work to reduce their external exposure and maintain control over crucial resources in the light of escalating international conflicts, evolving data protection laws, and the dominance of certain cloud operators.
What can decision-makers do to manage this complex issue? Reports suggest a four-point plan; define, assess, align, and develop: 1. Define: Examine cloud service providers from the perspective of sovereignty, considering data sovereignty (for data residency, controls, transparency, storage, backups, etc.), operational sovereignty (for security, compliance, and operational resilience), and technical sovereignty (to evaluate integration, migration features, and a straightforward exit policy/ process). 2. Assess: Set up your cloud infrastructure to be flexible: choose the most practical of use cases and sensitive workloads; think about crucial management solutions and end-to-end encryption. 3. Align: Analyse hybrid options simultaneously and prepare for a multi-cloud architecture by being aware of its advantages and disadvantages. 4. Develop: Explore the value proposition of sovereign cloud in terms of trust, security, and cooperation through ecosystem engagement to maximise its potential.Data sovereignty in the cloud reveals a complex environment; thus, it is wise for businesses to be informed and compliant. Here are three strategies or approaches for doing this.
1.Focus on the cloudMaybe the answer to data sovereignty is in the cloud itself! Data sovereignty is an essential factor, even while the major cloud providers, such as AWS, Microsoft, and others, credit adoption rates based on customers' focus on price, availability, and flexibility. Most IaaS providers have local data centres, allowing for the fulfilment of the first condition. Additionally, crucial features like encryption and other available security-as-a-service choices enable users to adhere to regional laws.
One critical note of caution: It is crucial that the appropriate enterprise stakeholder comprehends the data protection laws of each country and evaluates and applies the required management tools provided by each supplier to comply with these laws.With the rise of the Chief Data Officer (CDO), the company now has a responsible individual who must make sure the cloud provider has responses to the following questions in the contract:
Businesses should consistently follow even the most burdensome of regulations. Maintaining compliance with the data sovereignty regulations of each region in which an organisation conducts business is a constant problem for organisations with a worldwide presence.
The strongest of these regulations should be applied uniformly throughout all regions, regardless of what other areas require, as this will help to decrease complexity. In this, the cloud can be helpful. Choose a cloud provider that offers these features; often, the more prominent providers and those that concentrate on specific business verticals are the best.
Even the tightest restrictions cannot guarantee data security due to the growing instances of data incursions caused by breaches by third parties, such as partners, contractors, and software libraries.
Governing systems adhering to legal requirements and open to continuous policy modifications are crucial.
3.Use the cloud to implement data governanceAlthough the cloud provider might offer capabilities for data sovereignty, applying and updating policies on top of the tightest laws help limit risk. A thorough data governance strategy ensures adherence, ongoing risk assessment, and risk mitigation are always maintained. To do that, follow these five steps:
Discoverability: Define and control your cloud data. Quality control: Make sure domain and data sharing are followed. Compliance: Update policies on top of stringent regulations to help limit risk. Access: Access to administrators is monitored, automated, and managed; prompt customer, partner, and compliance responses are given. Lifecycle administration: Control the generation, distribution, storage, and deletion of data.Laws and regulations governing data sovereignty are expanding in scope and complexity daily. The use of cloud infrastructure is multiplying, and the data deluge remains unabated. Together, these three provide some significant obstacles. However, businesses can advance and maintain their lead with a small initial investment and continual process implementations.
In the future, the CDO's responsibilities will continue to change and converge with those of the CIO, CISO, chief privacy officer, legal, and other roles. The organisation will be less vulnerable to risks if it can adapt by staying ahead of the data sovereignty regulations and developing robust data governance frameworks for the cloud.

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Idea and Conceptualization: Mohamed Roshan Execution: Firdous Maqbool, Leo Mathew Voice Over: Darren EdwardDo your employees struggle to understand complex data visualizations? Does your organization lack a consistent approach to defining metrics? Are you looking for ways to make data more accessible for everyone? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the new features in Tableau 2024.1 are for you! This release addresses these common challenges head-on, offering solutions like Viz Navigation for Text Tables, the Metrics Layer in Tableau Pulse, and more. Keep reading to learn more about these innovations and how they can revolutionize your data analysis workflows:
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