This article provides a technical reference to support the integration of Netstock’s IA Data Service with popular SaaS-based Business Intelligence tools, including considerations such as connection setup, IP whitelisting, hosting environments, and regional configurations, ensuring secure and reliable connectivity.
By understanding the specific requirements of each BI platform, Netstock can deliver a data service that works smoothly across a variety of analytics tools, making it easier for users to access and analyze their data.
Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft Power BI
Background
Power BI is Microsoft’s cloud-based business analytics service (SaaS) that enables users to visualize and share insights from their data. It connects to a wide range of data sources, allowing users to create interactive dashboards and reports that support real-time decision-making. As a Software-as-a-Service offering.
Steps to find your PowerBI Region
Sign in to the Power BI service: Go to app.powerbi.com and sign in with your credentials.
Access the "About Power BI" section: Click on the question mark icon (?) in the top right corner and select "About Power BI".
Identify the data region: A pop-up window will appear, displaying information about your Power BI service, including the data region where your organization's data is stored.
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Tableau
Tableau
Background
Tableau is a cloud-based business intelligence and data visualization platform that enables users to easily connect to various data sources and create interactive, shareable dashboards and reports.
Steps to find your Tableau SaaS Region
Look at your Tableau Cloud URL, which looks like this:
https://prod-<region>.online.tableau.com/
The part after prod- and before .online.tableau.com is your region code.
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Jet Analytics
Jet Analytics
Background
Jet Analytics is a business intelligence (BI) and reporting tool developed by Insightsoftware. It’s designed to provide advanced data analysis, reporting, and dashboards—particularly for users of Microsoft Dynamics ERP systems like Dynamics NAV, GP, and 365 Business Central.
It is focused towards companies using Microsoft Dynamics (NAV, GP, BC, 365 F&O, etc.)
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Main Site: Jet Analytics
Jet Reports
Business-intelligence
IP White Listing
IP whitelisting when using Azure VM
Hosting options for Jet Analytics
Cloud-Hosted (Customer-Managed or Partner-Managed)
On-Premises (Traditional)
Fully Managed Cloud (via Jet/Insightsoftware or Partner)
Cloud-Hosted
Hosted on Azure, AWS, or any cloud of your choice.
Self management of the virtual machines, SQL Server, and Jet components.
IP Address needs to be provided for the cloud provider hosting the instances.
On-Premises
Jet Analytics is installed on local servers, typically alongside your ERP system.
On premise external facing IP addresses need to be provided.
Fully Managed Cloud
Jet Analytics is hosted and managed for by Insightsoftware or a certified Jet partner
IP addresses needs to be provided by Insightsoftware or partner
Snowflake / Sigma Computing
Snowflake / Sigma Computing
Background
Sigma is a cloud-native business intelligence (BI) tool designed for data exploration and reporting, especially for business users who prefer a spreadsheet-like experience.
It connects directly to your data warehouse (like Snowflake) and lets you analyze live data without requiring SQL expertise.
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Main Link
Product Architecture
Integrations
IP Whitelisting
IP White Listing
Sigma Computing is a fully cloud-native SaaS platform.
Sigma doesn't store your data, it queries it live from your connected data warehouse.
Sigma is typically hosted in AWS.
Follow this instruction to obtain IP addresses to be whitelisted
Qlik Sence
Qlik Sence
Background
Qlik Sense is a modern, AI-powered data analytics platform designed to empower users of all skill levels to explore data, uncover insights, and make informed decisions. It offers both cloud-based (Qlik Cloud Analytics) and on-premises (Qlik Sense Client-Managed) deployment options, catering to various organizational needs.
Steps to find your SaaS Region
You can access your Qlik Cloud Tenant region directly by using its tenant URL.
Your Qlik Cloud tenant URL is formatted as follows:
tenantname.region.qlikcloud.com
Where tenantname is the alias you have assigned or the preassigned tenant name and region is the region (us, eu, de. uk, sg, ap).
Links
Main Link
Whitelisting Link
Domo
Domo
Background
Domo is a cloud-native business intelligence (BI) and data analytics platform designed to help organizations transform raw data into actionable insights. Domo offers a comprehensive suite of tools that enable businesses to integrate, analyze, and visualize data in real time, facilitating informed decision-making across all levels of an organisation.
Steps to find your SaaS Region
For assistance in confirming your region, please contact Domo Support or your admin. Note that in most cases, the Domo instance is hosted in the US East.
Links
Main Link
IP Whitelist Link
Zoho Analytics
Zoho Analytics
Background
Zoho Analytics is a cloud-based business intelligence (BI) and data analytics platform developed by Zoho Corporation. It allows users to collect, analyze, and visualize data from a wide range of sources to help with decision-making.
Steps to find your SaaS Region
Log in: Access your Zoho Analytics account.
Access Account Settings: Click on your profile picture or username (usually in the top right corner) and then select "Account Settings".
Locate Region Information: Look for a section or tab related to "Region," "Data Center," or "Location." The specific wording may vary.
Note Your Region: The information displayed will indicate your Zoho Analytics SaaS region.
Links
Main Link
Whitelist Link
Sisense
Sisense
Background
Sisense is a business intelligence (BI) and analytics platform that helps organizations analyze and visualize data to support data-driven decision-making. It’s known for its ability to handle large and complex datasets, simplify data workflows, and embed analytics into other applications or products.
Links
Main Link
IP Whitelisting Link
MicroStrategy
MicroStrategy
Background
MicroStrategy is a leading business intelligence (BI) and enterprise analytics platform designed to help organizations make better decisions through data. It provides powerful tools for data discovery, advanced analytics, dashboards, mobile apps, and embedded BI capabilities.
Links
Main Link
IP Whitelisting Link
MicroStrategy follows a bring-your-own-cloud model, allowing clients to choose their preferred deployment environment. For specific details such as deployment region, CIDR blocks, or IP addresses, please contact your MicroStrategy account representative or cloud support team directly.
SAS Business Intelligence
SAS Business Intelligence
Background
SAS Business Intelligence (SAS BI) is a suite of tools and software designed to help businesses analyze and visualize their data to make informed decisions. It provides a comprehensive approach to business analytics, allowing users to gain insights into various aspects of their operations, from performance and profitability to customer behavior and trends.
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