Looker News & Updates for December 2024

Google Sheets Expands Row Limit to 100,000 for Looker Integration

15 days ago

Google has raised the row limit for Connected Sheets for Looker pivot tables to 100,000, allowing for analysis of larger datasets in Google Sheets. This update is available to all Google Workspace customers, including individual and personal users. The integration supports over 60 databases, enabling users to combine Looker data with Sheets data and analyze large datasets directly. Users need access to their Looker instance URL to connect.

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Google Cloud Enhances Looker with Major User Experience Updates

1 months ago

BigQuery Looker

Google Cloud has rolled out significant updates to both Looker versions, focusing on improving user experience and streamlining onboarding processes. Key updates include a redesigned homepage with an intuitive design, a dedicated Create menu, workspace-inspired interface, streamlined viewing options, and enhanced navigation. BigQuery integration now features Quick Connect for simplified connection and faster setup.

Google Cloud Launches Studio in Looker, a Self-Service BI Evolution

1 months ago

Looker

Google Cloud's Studio in Looker is now in preview, enhancing their BI platform. Features include drag-and-drop report creation, better visualization, Google Workspace integration, Excel connectivity, and more. Requirements are Looker 24.18+, Looker-hosted instance, admin role, and Google OAuth setup. Benefits include simplified identity management, streamlined workflows, and maintained governance. This step unifies self-service and governed BI within an AI-powered analytics platform.

Looker Revamps Homepage and Introduces New Query Tools

4 months ago

Looker

Google announced updates to Looker to enhance functionality within the Google Cloud BI ecosystem. Updates include a redesigned homepage with quick actions, personalized content, and sample dashboards. BigQuery integration features an updated OAuth process and improved connectivity. A new Query Tracker monitors query performance. A unified mobile app in preview combines access to Looker and Looker Studio Pro dashboards.

Looker Enhances Schedule Management with New Tools and Improved Performance

4 months ago

Looker

Looker has updated its Schedule Management functionality to enhance content distribution and admin control. Admins now have a revised management page with improved speed and responsiveness, featuring pagination, sorting, and filtering options. Users can schedule immediate or recurring deliveries of dashboards to email, webhook, Amazon S3, SFTP, and third-party services like Slack. Cached results are delivered when available, otherwise rerunning the query. These features are now available.

Looker News

Google Sheets Expands Row Limit to 100,000 for Looker Integration

Tired of spending too much time creating audits for your clients?

Google Cloud Enhances Looker with Major User Experience Updates

Google Cloud Launches Studio in Looker, a Self-Service BI Evolution

Looker Revamps Homepage and Introduces New Query Tools

Looker Enhances Schedule Management with New Tools and Improved Performance

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