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Cloud Talk
A collection of articles, podcasts and blogs on all things cloud, data and digital - from our consultants, industry veterans and experts around the world.


How to Use Looker Studio Templates to Build Dashboards Faster
Learn how to use Looker Studio templates to build dashboards quickly. Replace data sources, customize reports, and save hours with ready-made designs.

Mownisha R
6 days ago3 min read


Period over Period Looker Guide : How to Compare Metrics Across Time (YoY, MoM, QoQ)
This guide explains how to build and use YoY, MoM, and QoQ measures in Looker without relying on spreadsheets or manual calculations. Period-over-Period analysis helps you understand how performance is changing over time by comparing metrics across equivalent periods.

G Harini Ganga
Nov 193 min read


How to Use Forecasting in Looker: A Step-by-Step Guide to Predict Future Trends
Looker Forecasting helps teams move beyond historical reporting by projecting future values directly inside dashboards. This guide explains how to enable forecasting, configure predictions, interpret results, and use these insights for planning, target setting, and trend analysis without external tools.

Suji Shri B
Nov 183 min read


How to Use Data History Playback in Looker to Visualize Change Over Time
Data History Playback in Looker transforms static charts into animated visualizations that show how your metrics change over time. This guide covers how playback works, how to enable it, which charts are supported, and how it helps uncover trends, seasonality, and performance shifts more clearly.

Mownisha R
Nov 183 min read


How to Use the Looker-Excel Connector for Direct Data Access in Microsoft Excel
Learn how to connect Looker directly with Microsoft Excel using the Looker-Excel Connector. Discover how teams can securely access governed data, refresh insights in real time, and simplify financial or operational analysis. SquareShift helps enterprises implement this integration to combine Looker’s governance with Excel’s flexibility for faster, more consistent decision-making.

Suji Shri B
Nov 124 min read


How to Use Looker Studio Community Visualizations for Custom Data Reporting
Discover how to use Looker Studio Community Visualizations to create richer, more interactive dashboards. Learn how enterprises enhance data storytelling with custom charts and branded visuals that drive better business insights. SquareShift helps organizations unlock the full potential of Looker Studio for smarter, faster decision-making.

Mownisha R
Nov 123 min read
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