BridgeWorks VDM

BridgeWorks VDM

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About

VDM is a point and click reporting platform specially designed for organizations that need to easily and quickly access information within their database. Created by BridgeWorks, VDM is a graphical report writer and SQL query tool designed to be simple for novice users yet powerful enough for data professionals. Build, share, and automate Pivot Grids, Summaries, Views, Charts, Maps, Gauges, Data Visualizations, Dashboards, and professional quality reports with little or no SQL scripting experience with one of the most powerful report writing tools out there, VDM. VDM also has the ability to run, share and view your reports quickly and efficiently all in the browser with WebReports.

About

Get powerful actionable insights on your business with Zoho Analytics (formerly Zoho Reports), a self-service business intelligence and analytics software. With Zoho Analytics, businesses can connect and import data from any source, analyze data through visual reports and dashboards, and share and collaborate on reports and dashboards securely. The platform also offers out-of-the-box integrations with leading business apps.

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Audience

VDM supports companies that require a real-time reporting solution. The VDM platform is suitable for organizations with an ODBC, Microsoft SQL, InterProse ACE, InterSystems IRIS and InterSystems Cache database.

Audience

SMBs, Enterprises, and ISVs

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$995.00/month/company
Starts at $995.00 per month with no contract, so you can cancel anytime. Offers free 7-day trial and includes free online training and email support.
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

$30 per month
Basic - $30 per month
Standard - $60 per month
Premium - $145 per month
Enterprise - $575 per month
Free Version
Free Trial

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 4.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.6 / 5
ease 4.5 / 5
features 4.7 / 5
design 4.8 / 5
support 4.6 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • 1) The simplicity of Ontario Reports as well as the accuracy. 2) The finished reports feature and how much it can be specifically customized to your needs. 3) The automation feature 4) The very quick response times when needing support
  • Easy of use of viewing databases and exporting reports. Much easier viewing database as an end user.
  • BridgeWorks offers a versatile, user-friendly data-mining program that ensures our clients’ reporting needs are met. From data grids to finished reports, BridgeWorks allows us to provide analytics that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our workflows. The ability to create interactive dashboards and production monitoring tools are invaluable resources to our management team, and the auto-scheduling feature allows for effortless report execution in various file formats, with multiple delivery options. Reports are easy to create and customize, and BridgeWorks offers comprehensive online training materials that allow users to learn at their own pace. BridgeWorks also offers support to its customers with fast turnaround time. BridgeWorks has earned our company a reputation of providing thorough and accurate analytics, which enhances our client relationships and continues to help generate new business.

Cons

  • If enabling auto scheduler from within Ontario Reports was able to always be enabled regardless of if the program was running or not or if the user chose to turn it on. I wish there was a way to always have it enabled unless manually turned off by the user. There may be a way to do this too, but I am just not aware of it. Other than that, I do not have any cons!
  • Can be a little tricky to setup. but once it's setup its all good.
  • Any reporting limitations we face are typically inherent to the programs from which data is mined. BridgeWorks has, however, offered solutions to the constraints of these programs through features such as the view-on-view builder that allows us to join data in ways we never could before. BridgeWorks also introduced Insights that gave us the ability to compare historical data without having to save endless reports to our own devices. I am a long-term customer of BridgeWorks, and with every challenge I’ve ever faced, BridgeWorks has helped to overcome it.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • One of the best things about Zoho Analytics is the seamless user usage graph that it provides. Also, the in page heatmap and analytics and very much detailed which I like very much. Additionally, the email templates are very good and the integration with other Zoho platforms is also very much useful.
  • It is impressive how easy the interface is to use which allows users to create custom reports and dashboards with ease. Drag and drop functionality, combined with a variety of widgets and components, makes it easy for users to visualize their data and get insights quickly. This means that even those without technical knowledge can use Zoho Analytics to produce sophisticated reports. Zoho Analytics has the ability to support multiple data sources. This means users can integrate cloud applications, databases, files, feeds, and web APIs into their analysis, providing a more complete view of their data. Zoho Analytics also integrates seamlessly with other Zoho products such as Zoho CRM, Zoho Desk, Zoho Books, and more, making it an ideal tool for businesses that use multiple Zoho products. Also this platform provides advanced analytics features such as predictive analytics, machine learning, natural language processing, and sentiment analysis. This allows users to gain a deeper understanding of their data and make more informed decisions. Additionally, users can write SQL queries or use the built-in formula engine to perform complex calculations and transformations, giving them full control over their data analysis. Zoho Analytics enable users to share and collaborate on reports and dashboards with their team members or external stakeholders. This means multiple team members can work on the same report, ensuring everyone has access to the most up-to-date information. Users can also embed reports and dashboards in websites or apps, or export them to various formats, making it easy to share data with others. Also, this platform offers affordable pricing plans that suit different needs and budgets. The free plan is a great option for small businesses or those who want to try out the platform before committing to a paid plan. Paid plans offer additional features and functionality, making them an ideal choice for businesses of all sizes.
  • Zoho Analytics has a valid system that increases the required data systems and brings a substantial ways of business intelligence. More so, Zoho Analytics has the right division in matters data integration
  • + It fully integrates with almost all Zoho products which seems to make sense as it is from the same company, however, there are other Zoho solutions which this platform does not integrate well or simply does not have solutions that integrate with each other. However, for the rest, if it can be integrated, it works fine and I don't have to import any data manually since everything is interconnected so the information you have on this platform can be fully available within another Zoho service without having to configure nothing. In addition, you can have integrations with platforms outside of Zoho and they work very well, you just have to look for the applications available for integration with Zoho Analytics which adapts to each need. + It is very customizable, you can have multiple options to control the flowchart or any graph within the interface of this platform. In addition, reports can be generated depending on what the user needs to not have other information or add all the information required from the results returned. Another thing is that you can have different workspaces in relation to the characteristics that are needed, this has allowed me to have a better workflow and not mix the different tasks that I perform, but rather everything is kept separate, but within one same platform. + I have a great capacity to load different types of files for databases in flat files or any spreadsheet which starts from .XLS, .CSV., XML, JSON or any type of files similar to the ones I just finished to mention. This gave me the possibility of going from an outdated database that I had within my company and being able to import them into this platform without having to make many changes or having to do a total conversion since it could take me a long time since I handled different tables of data in different formats. So when you want to implement Zoho Analytics to any company that has a database similar to the one my company had, it is simply easy to import all these files.
  • I like the accuracy of this software. It allows us to analyze our business data and get accurate insights.

Cons

  • I do not have any major dislike or discomfort with Zoho Analytics
  • It comes to have a steep learning curve that beginners can experience while using the platform. Users who are not familiar with data analysis concepts and techniques may have difficulty navigating the interface and creating custom reports and dashboards. This could lead to frustration and a steep learning curve, leading to slower adoption of the platform. Performance is slow and sometimes crashes when working with large or complex data sets. This can be a major problem for users who work with large amounts of data, as it can slow down their workflow and affect their productivity. While Zoho Analytics is designed to handle large data sets, some users have found that the platform struggles with particularly complex data sets, resulting in slow performance. Also, Zoho Analytics has limited customization options for some features like charts, maps, themes, etc. Some users have expressed a need for more templates, widgets, and connectors to make it easier to create custom reports and dashboards. While Zoho Analytics offers many customization options, some users may have limited ability to create truly unique and personalized dashboards and reports. Zoho Analytics does not support some advanced features that are available in other BI tools, such as data lineage, data governance, data cataloging, etc. This can be a major drawback for users who require these features for their data analysis needs. While Zoho Analytics provides many advanced analytics features, it may not be the best option for users who require these more advanced features.
  • Zoho Analytics has streamlined all the data systems, with valid ways of increased business performance. The platform has eliminated all the challenges.
  • - It gets a bit complicated when using it for the first time, it has a bit of a steep learning curve, by this I mean that learning to use its features is not easy to learn and understand everything. I would like them to improve accessibility so that anyone can more easily understand how to take advantage of this tool and that not only large companies can see the results. Although there is a free or basic version, this does not imply reducing its difficulty, this means that, even if you are paying for a basic plan, it is still difficult to take advantage of Zoho Analytics from the first moment and if you do not have the best knowledge to apply strategies According to the results obtained with this platform, then it will not be possible to obtain a good return on investment. - It does not have access for third parties within this platform, by this I mean being able to include clients within Zoho Analytics with less access control. The only way to be able to do this is to have to pay as one more user within the account. I don't like this since I am paying as a user which I was able to control a large part of the tools of this platform and that is what I do not want the client to do, it would be good to have a number of clients who can have access depending on the plan that it be paid, so that you do not have to have expenses for each client that wants to enter this platform, but should include them in each plan. - I have not found an easy way to automatically share Zoho reports to any cloud platform. In general, I do not want the generated reports to be sent to any email, but simply to store them and from there they are sent to different recipients automatically or when they need them, having their defined access to the reports of course. With this I can store the reports without having to make manual backups or only have Zoho for this work since within my company everything is handled with caution in case of any data loss on any platform. - Perhaps the technical support should improve a bit with regard to problem solving and response time. Currently the help system of this platform is a bit poor in providing solutions and I don't like having to wait so long for answers, so if it would speed up the process of giving answers more it would be good for me and my company since I can count on everything moment with the help of Zoho when any doubt arises or I have a problem that my work team does not know how to solve at the time.
  • There is no dislikes when it comes to using Zoho Analytics.

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

BridgeWorks
Founded: 2011
United States
www.bridgeworksllc.com

Company Information

Zoho
Founded: 1996
United States
www.zoho.com/analytics

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Categories

Categories

Data Visualization Features

Analytics
Content Management
Dashboard Creation
Filtered Views
OLAP
Relational Display
Simulation Models
Visual Discovery

Reporting Features

Customizable Dashboard
Data Source Connectors
Drag & Drop
Drill Down
Email Reports
Financial Reports
Forecasting
Marketing Reports
OLAP
Report Export
Sales Reports
Scheduled / Automated Reports

Data Visualization Features

Analytics
Content Management
Dashboard Creation
Filtered Views
OLAP
Relational Display
Simulation Models
Visual Discovery

Reporting Features

Customizable Dashboard
Data Source Connectors
Drag & Drop
Drill Down
Email Reports
Financial Reports
Forecasting
Marketing Reports
OLAP
Report Export
Sales Reports
Scheduled / Automated Reports

Business Intelligence Features

Ad Hoc Reports
Benchmarking
Budgeting & Forecasting
Dashboard
Data Analysis
Key Performance Indicators
Natural Language Generation (NLG)
Performance Metrics
Predictive Analytics
Profitability Analysis
Strategic Planning
Trend / Problem Indicators
Visual Analytics

Dashboard Features

Annotations
Data Source Integrations
Functions / Calculations
Interactive
KPIs
OLAP
Private Dashboards
Public Dashboards
Scorecards
Themes
Visual Analytics
Widgets

Data Analysis Features

Data Discovery
Data Visualization
High Volume Processing
Predictive Analytics
Regression Analysis
Sentiment Analysis
Statistical Modeling
Text Analytics

Embedded Analytics Features

Ad hoc Query
Application Development
Benchmarking
Dashboard
Interactive Reports
Mobile Reporting
Multi-User Collaboration
Self Service Analytics
Streaming Analytics
Visual Workflow Management

Integrations

AVANSER
Amazon RDS
Dataddo
Google Analytics
Kwanzoo
Mail Backup X
Mapal Culture Suite
Panoply
ProjectQuest
Retently
Saasment
SuitePro-G
Verifast
Xero
Zoho Billing
Zoho BugTracker
Zoho CRM
Zoho Desk
Zoho Payroll
Zoho Projects

Integrations

AVANSER
Amazon RDS
Dataddo
Google Analytics
Kwanzoo
Mail Backup X
Mapal Culture Suite
Panoply
ProjectQuest
Retently
Saasment
SuitePro-G
Verifast
Xero
Zoho Billing
Zoho BugTracker
Zoho CRM
Zoho Desk
Zoho Payroll
Zoho Projects
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