Overview
What is Entrinsik Informer?
Entrinsik Informer is a web-based reporting and business intelligence application popular in the higher education vertical market. It helps organizations transform real-time data into actionable information by delivering ad-hoc reporting, data analysis, and interactive dashboards.
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Popular Features
- Multi-User Support (named login) (11)9.090%
- Report sharing and collaboration (10)9.090%
- Drill-down analysis (9)9.090%
- Formatting capabilities (10)8.181%
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What is Entrinsik Informer?
Entrinsik Informer is a web-based reporting and business intelligence application popular in the higher education vertical market. It helps organizations transform real-time data into actionable information by delivering ad-hoc reporting, data analysis, and interactive dashboards.
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Features
BI Standard Reporting
Standard reporting means pre-built or canned reports available to users without having to create them.
- 5.5Pixel Perfect reports(1) Ratings
Pixel Perfect reports are highly-formatted reports with graphics and ability to preview the report before printing.
- 9Customizable dashboards(7) Ratings
Customizable dashboards are dashboards providing the builder some degree of control over the look and feel and display options.
- 8.3Report Formatting Templates(7) Ratings
Ad-hoc Reporting
Ad-Hoc Reports are reports built by the user to meet highly specific requirements.
- 9Drill-down analysis(9) Ratings
Drill down analysis is the ability to get to a further level of detail by going deeper into the hierarchy.
- 8.1Formatting capabilities(10) Ratings
Ability to format output e.g. conditional formatting, lines, headers, footers.
- 8.2Integration with R or other statistical packages(1) Ratings
Integration with the open-source R predictive modeling environment.
- 9Report sharing and collaboration(10) Ratings
Report sharing and collaboration is the ability to easily share reports with others.
Report Output and Scheduling
Ability to schedule and manager report output.
- 9.1Publish to Web(4) Ratings
- 9Publish to PDF(9) Ratings
- 9.1Report Versioning(3) Ratings
Report versioning is the assignment of version numbers to each version of a report to help in tracking.
- 9Report Delivery Scheduling(7) Ratings
Report Delivery Schedule is the ability to have reports delivered to a destination at a specific data and time.
- 9.1Delivery to Remote Servers(1) Ratings
Ability to deliver reports to remote servers
Data Discovery and Visualization
Data Discovery and Visualization is the analysis of multiple data sources in a search for patterns and outliers and the ability to represent the data visually.
- 7.3Pre-built visualization formats (heatmaps, scatter plots etc.)(1) Ratings
Pre-built visualization formats are canned visualization types that can be selected to visualize different kinds of data.
- 7.3Location Analytics / Geographic Visualization(1) Ratings
Location analytics is the visualization of geographical or spatial data.
Access Control and Security
Access control means being able to determine who has access to which data.
- 9Multi-User Support (named login)(11) Ratings
Named model access means that users have access based on name and password.
- 9.1Role-Based Security Model(9) Ratings
Role-based access means that access to data is determined by job or position in the corporation.
- 9.1Multiple Access Permission Levels (Create, Read, Delete)(8) Ratings
Multiple access permission levels means that different levels of users have different rights.
- 9.1Report-Level Access Control(1) Ratings
Report-level access control means that the type of report determines who has access to it.
Mobile Capabilities
Support for mobile devices like smartphones and tablets.
- 9.1Responsive Design for Web Access(1) Ratings
Web design aimed at producing easy-to-read sites across a range of different devices.
- 9.1Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile(1) Ratings
In-app dashboard reports and data visualization.
Application Program Interfaces (APIs) / Embedding
APIs are a set of routines, protocols, and tools for used for embedding one application in another
- 8.2REST API(1) Ratings
REST is an architecture style for designing networked applications
Product Details
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What is Entrinsik Informer?
Informer 5 from Entrinsik is a data discovery and analytics tool that aims to simplify the process of accessing, cleansing, blending, and analyzing data from multiple sources. According to the vendor, with Informer, companies can aggregate all their disparate data into a single platform using an intuitive, 100% web-based interface that replaces outdated query tools and complicated reporting systems.
The tool aims to eliminate the need for data warehouses and cubes, and eliminate complicated “views” and limited functionality. With extensible architecture, collaborative environment, and enterprise-level performance, Informer aims to deliver actionable insights and better, data-driven decisions for its customers.
Entrinsik Informer Features
BI Platform Features
- Supported: Administration via Web Interface
- Supported: Live Connection to External Data
- Supported: Snapshot of External Data
- Supported: In-memory data model
- Supported: Multi-Data Source Reporting (Blending)
Supported Data Sources Features
- Supported: MS Excel Workbooks
- Supported: Text Files (CSV, etc)
- Supported: Oracle
- Supported: MS SQL Server
- Supported: IBM DB2
- Supported: Postgres
- Supported: MySQL
- Supported: ODBC
- Supported: Cloudera Hadoop
- Supported: Hortonworks Hadoop
- Supported: SAP Hana
BI Standard Reporting Features
- Supported: Customizable dashboards
- Supported: Report Formatting Templates
Ad-hoc Reporting Features
- Supported: Drill-down analysis
- Supported: Formatting capabilities
- Supported: Report sharing and collaboration
Report Output and Scheduling Features
- Supported: Publish to Web
- Supported: Publish to PDF
- Supported: Report Versioning
- Supported: Report Delivery Scheduling
- Supported: Delivery to Remote Servers
Data Discovery and Visualization Features
- Supported: Pre-built visualization formats (heatmaps, scatter plots etc.)
- Supported: Location Analytics / Geographic Visualization
Access Control and Security Features
- Supported: Multi-User Support (named login)
- Supported: Role-Based Security Model
- Supported: Multiple Access Permission Levels (Create, Read, Delete)
- Supported: Report-Level Access Control
- Supported: Table-Level Access Control (BI-layer)
- Supported: Field-Level Access Control (BI-layer)
Mobile Capabilities Features
- Supported: Responsive Design for Web Access
- Supported: Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile
Application Program Interfaces (APIs) / Embedding Features
- Supported: REST API
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Entrinsik Informer Technical Details
Deployment Types | On-premise, Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based |
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Operating Systems | Windows, Linux, Mac |
Mobile Application | No |
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Reviews and Ratings
(86)Community Insights
- Business Problems Solved
- Recommendations
Entrinsik Informer is a versatile reporting tool that has transformed the way data is accessed and analyzed on campus. Users find Informer easy to grasp and use, making training a breeze. With its seamless integration with multiple systems, Informer allows users to create and manipulate data as needed, eliminating the need for manual gathering of report data and saving hours of time. The software empowers end users to govern their own data and find the information they need with minimal support. IT departments have control over access, limiting what each user sees based on their access level. Additionally, the scheduling feature in Informer has been a game changer for users by allowing reports to run automatically and be delivered via email, streamlining workflows and processes. Informer's ability to provide accurate and timely reports from multiple databases has increased usage campus-wide, with different groups of users running created reports. It serves as a single point for querying multiple systems and databases, allowing users to create their own reports and reducing the burden on IT programmers. Overall, Informer has solved a multitude of problems for colleges and universities by addressing quick and complex reporting needs across various departments and empowering users to make informed decisions based on up-to-date information.
Users have made several recommendations for Entrinsik Informer based on their experiences. Many users find Informer to be a useful tool for reporting that is easy to use for end users. Furthermore, users highly recommend Informer for its ability to create various data gathering options and its outstanding customer service. Additionally, users have found that Informer is a tremendous time saver as it decreases report development time and enables users to create their own reports. Users also suggest using Informer when a database or CRM lacks a strong built-in reporting feature and recommend using external software like Excel for any necessary alterations.
Attribute Ratings
- 8.7Likelihood to Renew67 ratings
- 9.1Availability3 ratings
- 8.3Performance2 ratings
- 9.1Usability14 ratings
- 10Support Rating11 ratings
- 7.3Online Training2 ratings
- 9Implementation Rating5 ratings
- 7.1Product Scalability2 ratings
- 7.3Data Visualization7 ratings
- 8Data Sources12 ratings
- 8Data Sharing and Collaboration12 ratings
Reviews
(1-5 of 5)- Reports for Positive Pay, Financial Aid, A/R, Payment Plans
- Waitlist, DREG, REG Priority, Positive Attendance, Rosters
- LDAP, Blackboard upload files, Library Systems, Bookstore, @mycod.us
- Counseling/Advising, SEP, Degree Audit
- EMS, CFAR, Grades First,
- Live Excels - Room Schedules, Pre-Req Roster, Grading Requirements (PE)
- MIS Reports
- IT Security Reports, Electronic Foot prints
- Automatic Reports - posted directly to websites
- Dashboard Functionality
- Delivered Reports & Sample Reports, Subroutines, Functionality Repository of Know-How
- Data Schema - to read and establish Relational Database Relationships automatically
- Customizable dashboards
- 100%10.0
- Report Formatting Templates
- 80%8.0
- Drill-down analysis
- 100%10.0
- Formatting capabilities
- 90%9.0
- Report sharing and collaboration
- 100%10.0
- Publish to Web
- 100%10.0
- Publish to PDF
- 100%10.0
- Report Versioning
- 100%10.0
- Report Delivery Scheduling
- 100%10.0
- Delivery to Remote Servers
- 100%10.0
- Pre-built visualization formats (heatmaps, scatter plots etc.)
- 80%8.0
- Location Analytics / Geographic Visualization
- 80%8.0
- Multi-User Support (named login)
- 100%10.0
- Role-Based Security Model
- 100%10.0
- Multiple Access Permission Levels (Create, Read, Delete)
- 100%10.0
- Report-Level Access Control
- 100%10.0
- Responsive Design for Web Access
- 100%10.0
- Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile
- 100%10.0
- REST API
- 90%9.0
- Ease on reporting from multiple-sources
- Automated Extract and Posting
- Ability to use Data Lakes vs LIVE Data - to avoid bottle necks
- Up-to-date security and software patches
- Excellent Support Team!
- DASHBOARDS
- AdHOC / Live Reports
- AI - Voice commands like Alexa, API
- Price
- Product Features
- Product Usability
- Implemented in-house
- Mapping the relationships between all the files of our UniData RDBMS by Colleague Datatel.
- In 2007 California Community Colleges have a huge budget cut - but all departments pitched-in some money to help buy Informer.
- Adhoc Reporting
- GUI Formating
- Java Scripts to customize format/results
- n/a
How did we function without it?
We recently rolled out dynamic dashboards and 43 report-writers attended the training session.
- The terms are easily understood. Our report writers and users have an easy time plotting the data to make sure they are receiving the information they need.
- The ability to schedule on-going reports has been a tremendous time saver. We currently have 260 reports running in a "hands off" mode so they can be delivered to upper management for their needs. Included in this list is a pool of "audit" reports where supervisors can receive a report if there are issues with common data entry standards.
- Security is easy to manage. We are able to allow all of the appropriate granular security with each user group.
- The ability to use LiveExcel interaction with our database allows some of our administrative assistants to use their Windows Office skills rather than having to login to the tool itself.
- While we do like the new Dashboards, the scale-ability of the graphical representation would be helpful.
- We had developed a list of "wishes" and submitted them to the Entrinsik forum... and lo and behold, when release 4.4.1 came out, the issues were addressed! We particularly needed the ability to copy parts of the set up from one instance to another. We continue to be users of the Wiki and Forums available to clients.
~~This is still true~~~jbowker 11/10/14
- Pixel Perfect reports
- 60%6.0
- Customizable dashboards
- 80%8.0
- Report Formatting Templates
- 60%6.0
- Multi-User Support (named login)
- 100%10.0
- Role-Based Security Model
- 100%10.0
- Multiple Access Permission Levels (Create, Read, Delete)
- 100%10.0
- With a new Capital Campaign underway, we hope to accelerate the distribution of the Key Indicators to the full committee in a real-time method.
- Data Mining for research on the KPIs ~ Admission, Retention, Financial Reporting
- Data Delivery for Financial Reports on a scheduled basis to the appropriate staff and budget officers
- Data Analysis for a recent conversion completed by the Advancement Office where we managed the entire conversion specifications by side-by-side data analysis of two different datasources.
- Using the Dashboards, for Faculty Departments to identify course needs to facilitate scheduling appropriate classes and capacity for upcoming terms.
- Using Informer to identify changes to Faculty Advisement records for ease of scheduling
- Product Features
- Product Usability
- Product Reputation
- Vendor Reputation
- Third-party Reviews
- Implemented in-house
- The understanding that "group" training is generally not a reality on a College Campus. Due to the confidentiality of the data components, the training must be done in very small groups so they will be training on their own data.
- The willingness of some departments to take on the responsibility of retrieving and reviewing their own data. This had previously fallen to IT and an Institutional Research department. With all of the new federal regulations in just about every department on our campus, they are understanding that they need to control this review.
We are now mapping from as many third-party vendors as we can to enable the creation of more ad-hoc reporting.
- From an IT perspective: The Initial setup, Datasource mapping and file-joins are quite easy.
- From an end-user, If they know their data, the reporting is quite simple. The user still has to know what they are trying to identify in the report.
- The dashboard setup takes about 15 minutes to learn
- The report writers have to understand the underlying database file structure. The Informer tool is quite simple to manage if you know it. We have tried to provide tools to the reporting units on their file structure as an aid.
Entrinsik Informer Review
It is has helped with many reports that are needed for the different areas across campus. I've created many reports from queries that are no longer possible with Colleague.
- Entrinsik makes Informer easy to use.
- Informer Dashboards are easy to set up also.
- Maintenance is easy
- When creating reports, there is the ability to drag and drop
- At this moment, I can't think of anything that can be improved. There are minor glitches that need to be fixed, but nothing major.
- I truly enjoying working with this product.
- Human Resources
- Curriculum Management
- Student Services
- Finance Department
- Bookstore
- Information Systems
- Student enrollment
- Course catalog listing
- IPEDS reporting
- Dashboards
- Dashboards for real time "quick look" at data for student enrollment
- We just purchased Dashboards, so I will be implementing that soon.
- Price
- Product Features
- Product Usability
- Product Reputation
- Implemented in-house
- there were no significant issues
- When making reports, the drag and drop feature in easy
- When exporting reports, there are multiple ways to export. For example: PDF, excel, .csv, save list, .txt, webpage, .xml
- If a person does not the data, then creating a report would be difficult.
- Mapping can sometimes be tricky. You have to make sure that you get the key fields matched correctly
A little time goes a long way ...
- Real time data reporting
- Simple drag and drop interface
- Easy to maintain
- Data cannot be qualified inline to exclude rows of data or sections/returns based on matching fields
- A standardization guide to map fields to common names for non-technical users (this is probably something that can be done)
- Easily transitioned users from UniQuery to Informer
- Efficiency gained through simplicity
- On the fly data lists
- Save list creation
- Extraction to send to other systems
- Generated a formatted employee directory
- Email status reports
- Dashboards
- Price
- Product Features
- Product Usability
- Positive Sales Experience with the Vendor
- Vendor implemented
- Implemented in-house
- Mapping files and field names
- Drag and drop
- Report output options
- Scheduling reports
- Joins
- Formatting output
- Delimiting data rows
Reports in MINUTES!
- Writing quick reports, allows answers to users within minutes
- Tabulating/totaling, allows grouping by set parameters
- Allows exporting to Excel for detailed manipulation
- Automatic advancement to a fill in box without having to place the mouse in the box
- Report lookup feature lost in the last update and that is extremely frustrating, have to re-enter report lookup in box each time after closing a report
- Positive ROI by getting reports fast
- Power users ease of use without IT support
- Positive customer service because reports can be produced very quickly
- Registration reports
- Financial Aid reports
- HR/Payroll/Personnel reports
- Creating excel files for using Pivot Tables.
- Price
- Product Features
- Product Usability
- Vendor Reputation
- Existing Relationship with the Vendor
- Analyst Reports
- Implemented in-house
- none
- Linking multiple files/tables
- Calculated columns
- selection of records
- multiple values in SQL tables