Month: August 2025

Introduction & Overview What is a Semantic Layer? A semantic layer is a data abstraction layer that sits between raw data sources and business users, providing a consistent, unified, and…

1. Introduction & Overview What is a Metrics Store? A Metrics Store is a centralized repository designed to store, organize, and serve business metrics in a consistent, governed, and reusable…

1. Introduction & Overview What is a KPI Dashboard? A KPI Dashboard (Key Performance Indicator Dashboard) is a data visualization tool that consolidates and displays real-time business or technical metrics…

1. Introduction & Overview What is Self-Service Analytics? Self-Service Analytics (SSA) is an approach that empowers business users, analysts, and even non-technical stakeholders to access, explore, and analyze organizational data…

1. Introduction & Overview What is Embedded Analytics? Embedded Analytics is the integration of analytical capabilities (like dashboards, reporting, and visualization) directly into applications, workflows, or business platforms. Instead of…

1. Introduction & Overview What is Looker? Looker is a modern Business Intelligence (BI) and Data Analytics platform (acquired by Google in 2019, now part of Google Cloud Looker Studio)…

1. Introduction & Overview What is Power BI? Power BI is a business intelligence (BI) and data visualization tool by Microsoft that allows organizations to connect to various data sources,…

1. Introduction & Overview What is Tableau? Tableau is a leading data visualization and business intelligence (BI) platform that helps teams transform raw data into interactive dashboards and insightful reports.…

1. Introduction & Overview What are BI Tools? Business Intelligence (BI) Tools are software applications that help organizations analyze, visualize, and report on data to make informed decisions. They connect…

1. Introduction & Overview What is Data Encryption? Data encryption is the process of converting readable (plaintext) data into an unreadable format (ciphertext) using cryptographic algorithms. Only authorized parties with…