An Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) is a standard and specific application programming interface (API) that lets software connect with database management systems while remaining independent of them. This is important because it allows applications to interact with multiple databases simultaneously using Structured Query Language (SQL) to connect databases and file systems dynamically and easily.
The ODBC...
Tag: Optimization
June 10, 2021
Extend the reach of Costpoint with ODBC access to maximize interoperability
by Colin Quinn
September 23, 2014
Similarities and Differences Between PA & BI
by Colin Quinn
There is a clear overlap between business intelligence and predictive analytics, I view BI as an affiliate of PA as they share so much in common: they use the same data, often use similar metrics and even sometimes utilize the same tools.
Business intelligence is the world of descriptive analytics: reflective analysis that provides a clear view into the business—reporting on what has happened and what...