BI Framework

Why BI Framework

Presently, BI vendors follow a closed-garden approach and offer certain out-of-the-box features such as caching, database connections and charting. However, if the business needs transcend general requirements, we are at cross-roads and the user is forced to either compromise on their business strategy or look for alternative solutions outside of the BI tool. Clients are not empowered to add functions and there is immense and varied vendor dependencies. Perhaps that is the reason why not even a single vendor has been able to traverse the entire BI evolution phase – from reporting, to dashboards, to self service in memory etc. Helical IT Solutions raises the bar for the BI industry with Helical Insight – Customize, Visualize, Analyze, Be Wise.

BI Framework
BI framework

Introducing BI framework

The Helical Insight, of course, provides regular and out-of-the-mill features expected of a BI tool such as email scheduling, visualization, exporting, multi-tenancy, user role management, etc. The apogee, however, is that with its API-driven framework, it allows and empowers the end-users to add any functionality as per requirement! The functionality could be at the front end (like adding a new chart or chart type) or even at the back end (like integrating machine learning or altogether creating a new business process flow).

Some use cases of how Helical Insight Framework is distinctive and can give you the edge you need is mentioned below:

Other BI ToolBI Framework
Data ConnectionsData sources they support is limited. If a new data source type is introduced, you will have to depend on the BI tool provider to supply a new connector for it.
With our BI framework, you can use datasource APIs to extend this functionality in-house. This way, you can start fetching data from any new data source without delay or dependency.
New charting typeExisting BI tools, in their self-service component, provide certain charting options. However,addition of new chart types which could be reused is not possible.With our BI framework, you can incorporate newer charts to the adhoc component. Any kind of java scripting chart can be added. This can be reused with any data set by any user.
New Exporting TypeMost BI tools offer exporting of reports and/or dashboard in PDF and image formats. What if you need it in SAS compatible formats, EDI format etc.? Not possible.By default, Helical Insight provides support for CSV, PDF, Image formats etc. Additionally, you can use the exporting APIs to add any kind of exporting type which your business demands.
Data RepresentationTraditional BI tools do not offer much in terms of data representation. They might offer reports, dashboards and geographical dashboards.With our BI framework, not only can you develop traditional reports, dashboards, geomaps etc., you can also develop ones like what-if analysis, mashups, infographs, timelines etc.
Charts customization and AnimationTraditional BI tool offers some level of chart optimization or customization like color, size etc.In Helical Insight, adhoc components and dashboard designers have placeholders to add javascript, HTML, CSS and AJAX. Hence you can perform any kind of customization and animation.
Email SchedulingMost BI tools support emailing of reports, triggered on time basis. What if you want it to be triggered upon another action such as login or upon touching a value?With email API, you can schedule for implement and trigger emailing of reports whenever you want. It could be time-based or action-based or value-based.
New functionality at backendIf a client wants to add a new core functionality at the back-end, like adding a machine learning layer or adding a new caching layer, it is not possible with traditional BI tools.With Helical Insight, the client is empowered to add functionalities at the back-end using Java. There is no need to depend on vendor's long release cycles or pay hefty sums to implementation partners.
White LabelingTraditional BI tools offer very limited white labeling options like header, footer, login and logout screens.With our BI framework, you can customize absolutely everything from header, footer, notifications, file repository, navigation, context menu etc.
WorkflowNone of the existing BI tools provide an integrated workflow engine.Helical Insight has an integrated workflow engine, empowering you to create business-specific workflow. Call different modules of different work. Create your own functional modules too.
Creation and Consumption of solutionTraditional BI tools have different components for reports creation, uploading, plug-ins, PDF extracting etc.
With Helical Insight, creation and consumption of solution is fully browser-based and accessible from anywhere, anytime. No need to download multiple heavy softwares with their own licensing costs
Helical Insight’s self-service capabilities is one to reckon with. It allows you to simply drag and drop columns, add filters, apply aggregate functions if required, and create reports and dashboards on the fly. For advanced users, the self-service component has ability to add javascript, HTML, HTML5, CSS, CSS3 and AJAX. These customizations allow you to create dynamic reports and dashboards. You can also add new charts inside the self-service component, add new kind of aggregate functions and customize it using our APIs.
Helical Insight’s self-service capabilities is one to reckon with. It allows you to simply drag and drop columns, add filters, apply aggregate functions if required, and create reports and dashboards on the fly. For advanced users, the self-service component has ability to add javascript, HTML, HTML5, CSS, CSS3 and AJAX. These customizations allow you to create dynamic reports and dashboards. You can also add new charts inside the self-service component, add new kind of aggregate functions and customize it using our APIs.
Helical Insight, via simple browser based interface of Canned Reporting module, also allows to create pixel perfect printer friendly document kind of reports also like Invoice, P&L Statement, Balance sheet etc.
Helical Insight, via simple browser based interface of Canned Reporting module, also allows to create pixel perfect printer friendly document kind of reports also like Invoice, P&L Statement, Balance sheet etc.
If you have a product, built on any platform like Dot Net or Java or PHP or Ruby, you can easily embed Helical Insight within it using iFrames or webservices, for quick value add through instant visualization of data.
If you have a product, built on any platform like Dot Net or Java or PHP or Ruby, you can easily embed Helical Insight within it using iFrames or webservices, for quick value add through instant visualization of data.
Being a 100% browser-based BI tool, you can connect with your database and analyse across any location and device. There is no need to download or install heavy memory-consuming developer tools – All you need is a Browser application! We are battle-tested on most of the commonly used browsers.
Being a 100% browser-based BI tool, you can connect with your database and analyse across any location and device. There is no need to download or install heavy memory-consuming developer tools – All you need is a Browser application! We are battle-tested on most of the commonly used browsers.
We have organization level security where the Superadmin can create, delete and modify roles. Dashboards and reports can be added to that organization. This ensures multitenancy.
We have organization level security where the Superadmin can create, delete and modify roles. Dashboards and reports can be added to that organization. This ensures multitenancy.
We have organization level security where the Superadmin can create, delete and modify roles. Dashboards and reports can be added to that organization. This ensures multitenancy.
We have organization level security where the Superadmin can create, delete and modify roles. Dashboards and reports can be added to that organization. This ensures multitenancy.
A first-of-its-kind Open-Source BI framework, Helical Insight is completely API-driven. This allows you to add functionalities, including but not limited to adding a new exporting type, new datasource type, core functionality expansion, new charting in adhoc etc., at any place whenever you wish, using your own in-house developers.
A first-of-its-kind Open-Source BI framework, Helical Insight is completely API-driven. This allows you to add functionalities, including but not limited to adding a new exporting type, new datasource type, core functionality expansion, new charting in adhoc etc., at any place whenever you wish, using your own in-house developers.
It handles huge volumes of data effectively. Caching, Pagination, Load-Balancing and In-Memory not only provides you with amazing experience, but also and does not burden the database server more than required. Further effective use of computing power gives best performance and complex calculations even on the big data even with smaller machines for your personal use. Filtering, Sorting, Cube Analysis, Inter Panel Communication on the dashboards all at lightning speed. Thereby, making best open-source Business Intelligence solution in the market.
It handles huge volumes of data effectively. Caching, Pagination, Load-Balancing and In-Memory not only provides you with amazing experience, but also and does not burden the database server more than required. Further effective use of computing power gives best performance and complex calculations even on the big data even with smaller machines for your personal use. Filtering, Sorting, Cube Analysis, Inter Panel Communication on the dashboards all at lightning speed. Thereby, making best open-source Business Intelligence solution in the market.
With advance NLP algorithm, business users simply ask questions like, “show me sales of last quarter”, “average monthly sales of my products”. Let the application give the power to users without knowledge of query language or underlying data architecture
With advance NLP algorithm, business users simply ask questions like, “show me sales of last quarter”, “average monthly sales of my products”. Let the application give the power to users without knowledge of query language or underlying data architecture
Our application is compatible with almost all databases, be it RDBMS, or columnar database, or even flat files like spreadsheets or csv files. You can even connect to your own custom database via JDBC connection. Further, our database connection can be switched dynamically based on logged in users or its organization or other parameters. So, all your clients can use the same reports and dashboards without worrying about any data security breech.
Our application is compatible with almost all databases, be it RDBMS, or columnar database, or even flat files like spreadsheets or csv files. You can even connect to your own custom database via JDBC connection. Further, our database connection can be switched dynamically based on logged in users or its organization or other parameters. So, all your clients can use the same reports and dashboards without worrying about any data security breech.
Our application can be installed on an in-house server where you have full control of your data and its security. Or on cloud where it is accessible to larger audience without overheads and maintenance of the servers. One solution that works for all.
Our application can be installed on an in-house server where you have full control of your data and its security. Or on cloud where it is accessible to larger audience without overheads and maintenance of the servers. One solution that works for all.
Different companies have different business processes that the existing BI tools do not encompass. Helical Insight permits you to design your own workflows and specify what functional module of BI gets triggered
Different companies have different business processes that the existing BI tools do not encompass. Helical Insight permits you to design your own workflows and specify what functional module of BI gets triggered