Tom Sawyer Software Blog | Graph and Data Visualization

December 4, 2017January 11, 2018 by Deborah Baron • No Comments

Pioneer in Graph Analytics Technology Talks about Trends and Why Graphs Are Going Mainstream

Graph Analytics Technology pioneer Dr. Iannis Tollis

Graph Technology expert, Dr. Iannis Tollis, Ph.D, Professor, University of Crete — Dr. Ioannis Tollis, Ph.D.

I recently learned about Dr. Ioannis Tollis’ impressive career in graph analytics and computer science. He is a pioneer in graph analytics technology, and a Professor at the University of Crete. Dr. Tollis, Ph.D., spoke with us about exciting developments and trends in the field. Read on to find out more.

You’ve been a leader in the global graph analytics technology community since before it hit the mainstream. What are some of the trends you’ve noticed over time?

There are many trends in graph analytics technology that appeared in the past. Some have disappeared, while others are still with us today.

The most recent graph analytics technology trend deals with large or huge graphs. Read More “Pioneer in Graph Analytics Technology Talks about Trends and Why Graphs Are Going Mainstream”

September 30, 2017October 5, 2017 by Deborah Baron • No Comments

Beta Release of Tom Sawyer Perspectives, Version 8.0, Java Edition is Now Available

We are excited to announce that you can now download the Beta release of Tom Sawyer Perspectives, Version 8.0, Java Edition.

This version represents a strategic upgrade to our core graph and data visualization architecture and adds new enterprise solutions for systems engineers and architects, and business process analysts and users. With an underlying Spring architecture, this version lays the foundation for further innovation and enterprise-wide deployment.

The Beta release is your chance for early access to powerful new capabilities and solutions, and to influence the future direction of Tom Sawyer Perspectives.

MBSE BPM Tom Sawyer Perspectives 8.0 Beta — Version 8.0 Delivers Web-based, Automated Business Process Modeling (BPM) and Model-based Engineering (MBE) Solutions Built on Tom Sawyer Perspectives

Our team members across three continents have invested more than 50,000 hours designing, developing, and testing to bring this new version to you.

August 31, 2017September 21, 2017 by Matthew Spaur • 2 Comments

Automating Swimlane Diagrams

Swimlane diagrams give context to processes. If you haven’t used them, swimlane diagrams combine the logic of a flow chart with the accountability of an action item list. They show who or what is responsible for each step in a process. Because people and processes are continually changing, automating swimlane diagrams saves you hours of repetitive labor in rearranging and updating content.

Automation is easier said than done. Read More “Automating Swimlane Diagrams”

July 28, 2017August 29, 2017 by Matthew Spaur • No Comments

Introducing Intelligent MBSE Diagram Automation to Global Leaders at INCOSE 2017 in Australia

INCOSE 2017 Keynote Speaker AVM Mel Hupfeld’s Presentation on Force Design

Model-based systems engineering (MBSE) is revolutionizing how engineers tackle big projects in critical industries such as aerospace, energy, government, manufacturing, and telecom. One barrier to MBSE for many organizations is maintaining, customizing, and validating the hundreds of diagrams associated with a complex model.

Systems engineers often spend only 20 percent of their time modeling the system. The remaining 80 percent is spent rearranging and maintaining diagrams. Automatically rearranging MBSE diagrams reverses this dynamic and lets engineers focus on engineering. Read More “Introducing Intelligent MBSE Diagram Automation to Global Leaders at INCOSE 2017 in Australia”

June 12, 2017August 29, 2017 by Lana Chan • No Comments

The Best Kept Secret in Geospatial Intelligence

Chief Software Engineer Kevin Madden Demonstrates GDELT Global Knowledge Graph in Oracle and Tom Sawyer Software Booths at GEOINT 2017

Our team just got back from the GEOINT 2017 Symposium where we partnered with the Oracle National Security Group to visualize all the world’s news in near-real time. The demonstration shows how one could conduct cyber threat analysis and geospatial intelligence on a massive, diverse data set, in this case, the GDELT Global Knowledge Graph.

I sat down with Kevin Madden, our Chief Software Engineer, and Deborah Baron, our Marketing Vice President, to uncover why Tom Sawyer Software is the best-kept secret in geospatial intelligence. We also discussed what was special about partnering with Oracle at the annual Symposium. Read More “The Best Kept Secret in Geospatial Intelligence”

May 9, 2017August 29, 2017 by Lana Chan • No Comments

Update 2017: Trends, Customers, and Product Development

Thanks to our amazing global community, we grew revenue 30% in 2016 in existing and new customer accounts and discovered innovative new use cases. Now we’d like to give back by sharing what we’ve learned in our Newsletter Blog post. Read on to learn about market trends, industry standards, upcoming events, and what’s new in product development.

Market Trends

Airbus Presentation at Big Data Paris 2017 — Hugo Falgarone, Airbus and Keith Haag, Tom Sawyer Software Present on Stage at Big Data Paris 2017

We see a rise in graph and data visualization activity across market segments including automotive, aerospace and defense, geospatial intelligence, enterprise network and IT Infrastructure, and model-based engineering. For example, at Big Data Paris 2017, Airbus outlined their innovative approach to model-based systems engineering (MBSE) using graph and data visualizations. To support MBSE, they use Tom Sawyer Perspectives to integrate diverse data sourcesand synchronize views so architects, engineers, and business managers can collaborate and streamline the design and manufacture of aircraft.