Analytics Cheat Sheet
Analytics Cheat Sheet
Automated data Patent technology that automates the process of creating a robust dimensional model and semantic
refinement layer
Networked BI Patented technology that brings both centralized and decentralized data together to provide governed
data in an agile environment
Semantic layer A business representation of complex company data for end user consumption
Orchestration Provides a module to create and manage workflows for data extraction, processing, and space
operations.
Enterprise space Enable complex, scalable data management with dimension data models
Professional space Relational data model with low code, now code self-service data preparation
BQL A proprietary logical query language for defining expressions.
ETL Extract, transform, and load. A process in database usage and especially in data warehousing that
involves extracting data from outside sources, transforming it to fit operational needs, and loading it into
the target database or user data store (warehouse).
Components
Birst Cloud agent Lightweight cloud managed Java application that enables you to make connections to sources behind
your organizations firewall
Live access An application, accessed from Birst Connect, that allows you to analyze on-premise data and enjoy the
benefits of advanced analysis and reporting without having to upload data into the Birst Cloud.
Modeler ETL tool to connect, prepare and relate data
Designer Create ad hoc and pixel-perfect reports and charts which can be printed, scheduled, and exported to
other formats
Visualizer Create ad hoc data visualizations with 20+ different graph types that can be saved and added to
dashboards
Dashboards Web page that displays pre-defined reports or key performance indicators in one or more panels
(dashlets).
Architecture process
Function Components
Prepare Modeler, ADR, networked BI, relate, live access, data storage
• Strategic reporting
• Multiple data sources
Data Cleansing,
• Historical and time-series analysis Data
extraction & transformation
Semantic Insights /
source(s) layer dashboards
• Visual self-service discovery transfer & modeling
Architecture
Infor Analytics
• Financials
Non-Infor Data
Infor Data Lake • Sales
• Procurement
• Projects
Legacy solutions
Resources