At Â鶹´«Ã½, data drives innovation and having the right tools makes all the difference. Our Data Hub is built to empower decision-making at every level, and we support technologies that deliver clarity, accessibility, and forward momentum.
Currently, we integrate with powerful platforms like IBM CognosÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýMicrosoft Power BI, enabling our users to explore and visualize data with confidence. These tools are just the beginning. As we continue to evolve, our suite of supported technologies will grow to meet the expanding needs of our academic and administrative community.
Whether you're tracking performance metrics, surfacing insights for strategic planning, or simply exploring data that matters to your team, the Data Hub offers flexible, future-ready solutions. We’re not just managing information. We’re unlocking potential.
IBM Cognos Insight is the foundation of our historical reporting infrastructure. It includes standardized reports and scheduled data extracts tailored to support transactional, operational, and institutional research needs.
Features:
- Pre-Built Reports: Ready-to-use reports for Enrollment, HR, Finance, and more.
- Timely Data Refreshes: Updates synchronized with the Operational Data Store (ODS).
- Flexible Export Options: Download reports in Excel, PDF, or CSV formats.
How to Access: Request access by contacting itshelp@odu.edu.
Microsoft Power BI is a powerful, versatile platform for operational reporting, ad-hoc analysis, and dynamic, self-service dashboards. It supports seamless integration with both cloud and on-premises data sources, empowering users to transform data into actionable insights.
Features:
- Advanced Interactivity: Powerful filtering, parameter controls, and drill-down capabilities.
- Broad Data Connectivity: Connect seamlessly to databases like Oracle, Snowflake, and more.
- Collaborative Sharing: Site-wide dashboard publishing with user-level access controls.
- Accessible Anywhere: Optimized for both mobile and web use.
How to Access: Request workspace or dashboard access by contacting data@odu.edu.
IBM Cognos Insight is the foundation of our historical reporting infrastructure. It includes standardized reports and scheduled data extracts tailored to support transactional, operational, and institutional research needs.
Features:
- Pre-Built Reports: Ready-to-use reports for Enrollment, HR, Finance, and more.
- Timely Data Refreshes: Updates synchronized with the Operational Data Store (ODS).
- Flexible Export Options: Download reports in Excel, PDF, or CSV formats.
How to Access: Request access by contacting itshelp@odu.edu.
Microsoft Power BI is a powerful, versatile platform for operational reporting, ad-hoc analysis, and dynamic, self-service dashboards. It supports seamless integration with both cloud and on-premises data sources, empowering users to transform data into actionable insights.
Features:
- Advanced Interactivity: Powerful filtering, parameter controls, and drill-down capabilities.
- Broad Data Connectivity: Connect seamlessly to databases like Oracle, Snowflake, and more.
- Collaborative Sharing: Site-wide dashboard publishing with user-level access controls.
- Accessible Anywhere: Optimized for both mobile and web use.
How to Access: Request workspace or dashboard access by contacting data@odu.edu.