What is Birst

Birst is a networked business analytics platform that can use data from different sources such as CSV files, databases, and other cloud data storage facilities like your Infor Cloud ERP System. Once data is captured, Birst can blend and transform it into a usable format to create reports and dashboards for your business analytic needs.

As you can see in the image, Birst is in the center, and on the left side, it can ingest data from multiple sources. Afterward, you can perform ETL, transform, and store the data within Birst. Finally, on the right side, users can consume the data presented to them through dashboards or create custom reports to answer their business questions. The best part is that all of this is effortless to do, and Birst is easy to use. 

Key Takeaways

• Birst is a networked business analytics platform that can gather data from different sources and transform it into a usable format to create reports and dashboards.
• Users can consume the data presented to them through dashboards or create custom reports to answer their business questions.
• Birst is easy to use and customize, making it accessible to everyone in the organization.

Definition of Birst

To better understand how Birst works, imagine the platform at the center of a diagram. On the left side, Birst can ingest data from multiple sources. Then, Birst can perform ETL (extract, transform, load) to prepare the data for reporting needs. Finally, the transformed data is stored within Birst, where users can create dashboards and reports.

As a user of Birst, you have access to business metrics that are important to you. You can view these metrics on a dashboard or report, depending on your permissions. Additionally, you can customize your own dashboards to better suit your needs or even create reports that answer your specific business questions.

Sharing insights with others in your organization is also easy with Birst. Whether it is accessing and reading dashboards or creating custom reports, Birst makes it simple to gather and share important data.

Data Sources and Storage

At Agile Dragon Group, we understand the importance of reporting on data from various sources to create reports and dashboards that provide valuable business insights. 

Once data is captured, the Agile Dragon Group team of experts commit themselves to blending and transforming your data into a format that is suitable for your business reporting requirements. This transformed data is then stored within Birst for easy access and then accessible via a dashboard where users can retrieve the data they need.

Users can access data through reports and/or dashboards. Many users simply consume the data that is presented to them on dashboards, while others have the appropriate permissions to create their own custom reports.

With Birst, you have access to important business metrics that can be viewed on dashboards or reports. You can even customize your own dashboards to better suit your needs. Creating custom reports is also simple and easy, allowing you to answer business questions at any given moment.

Agile Dragon Group will help with making sure the correct people have access to the correct data. The Dragon Den is a great place for teaching your team how to use and get the most of their analytic dashboards, regardless of technical expertise. 

Data Transformation

Agile Dragon Group understands that data comes from various sources, and we have a team committed to creating those very specific business analytics requirements so that your team can ingest data from one source.

Our data transformation process involves putting the data into a format that is usable to create reports and dashboards. We blend and transform the data to ensure that it is in a format that meets your reporting needs. The transformed data is then stored within Birst and ready for retrieval through reports or dashboards. 

Data Retrieval

At Agile Dragon Group, we understand that data is the backbone of your business. Our goal is to provide access to important business metrics in a simple and user-friendly way. We believe that everyone should have the ability to gather insights and share them with others within their organization. That is why we have made accessing and reading dashboards, customizing them, and creating custom reports as easy as possible.

User Interaction

Birst allows users to get exactly what they need to perform their job. We are committed at Agile Dragon Group to creating reports so that your employees can use them to do their job and not waste time combining reports and filtering data every month to close the books. Creating custom reports, giving them the ability to change them for your specific business requirements, and working with users to show them how to share this information within their organization.

Overall, Birst provides a simple and easy-to-use interface for accessing and customizing business metrics. Whether you are looking to view metrics on a dashboard or create your own custom reports, Agile Dragon Group has you covered.

Benefits of Using Birst

Using Birst has several benefits for businesses. Here are some of the advantages of using Birst:

• Gathering Data from Disparate Sources: Birst can gather data from various sources such as CSV files, databases, and cloud storage facilities like Infor, Salesforce, or NetSuite. This means that businesses can easily access all their data in one place.
• Blending and Transforming Data: Once data is captured by Birst, it can be blended and transformed into a format that is usable to create reports and dashboards. This means that businesses can easily analyze their data and gain insights into their operations.
• Creating Reports and Dashboards: Birst allows businesses to create reports and dashboards from the data that is captured and transformed. This means that businesses can easily view their data and gain insights into their operations.
• Customizing Dashboards and Reports: Depending on permissions, businesses can customize their own dashboards and even create custom reports that answer their business questions. This means that businesses can easily access the metrics that are important to them and share insights with others in their organization.

Overall, Birst simplifies the process of accessing and analyzing business data. With Birst, businesses can easily gather, transform, and analyze their data to gain insights into their operations.

Customization and Sharing

At Agile Dragon Group, we understand that every business has unique needs and requirements. That is why we offer customization options that allow you to tailor your dashboards to fit your specific needs. With the appropriate permissions, you can easily customize your dashboards by adding or removing widgets, changing the layout, and adjusting the colors and fonts.

In addition, Birst makes it easy for you to share your insights with others in your organization. You can share your dashboards and reports with specific users or groups, and even schedule automated reports to be sent out at regular intervals. This ensures that everyone in your organization has access to the same information, making it easier to collaborate and make informed decisions together.

With Birst, customizing and sharing your business analytics has never been easier. Our intuitive platform and user-friendly interface make it simple for anyone to create, customize, and share their dashboards and reports. So why wait? Sign up today and start unlocking the full potential of your business analytics.

Learn at your pace

Dragon Den is an Agile Dragon Group community focused on all aspects of Birst knowledge and development. Whether it is our free content or our paid training, we are here to support you throughout your Birst journey, from building your first dashboard to building your Birst solutions.

• Creating dashboards
• Creating reports
• Adding filters
• Manage user access