How to send aggregated data to Tableau: optimize data flow for Business Intelligence with Connecteed

Data management and analysis play a key role in business planning, both in terms of performance studies and the definition of new projects and growth strategies.

Organizations accumulate a huge amount of information from a variety of sources, including internal databases, spreadsheets, cloud services, and third-party applications. Obtaining a complete and coherent picture of this information thus becomes a considerable challenge, which usually implies the need to aggregate it in a single database.

This is a problem that is common to businesses of all sizes and sectors today, but there is a solution that can significantly simplify this process: Connecteed.

Aggregate data from multiple sources to stream to Tableau via Connecteed

In this article you will find ou thow to send aggregate data to Tableau using Connecteed, the feed management application that allows you to import data from multiple sources, even with different formats, and aggregate them in a coherent way according to a desired template.

We will discover how Connecteed allows you to normalize data, obtaining a complete database with consistent information, and we will analyze the advantages of this approach. Finally, we will illustrate this with a practical example to show you how this solution can transform the management of your Business Intelligence activities.
 

The complexity of data from multiple sources

Many Business Intelligence professionals are faced with the problem of managing data from different sources.

These sources can include corporate databases, CSV files, third-party APIs, and additional other channels. Each source can be characterized by a different format, by different data fields and of course by headers with inconsistent names. This data heterogeneity can hinder the analysis and visualization process using graphs.

Imagine a situation where a company needs to aggregate data from various regional branches into a single file to create a global report. Each branch uses a different data management system, with data fields varying from one database to another. Without a proper data aggregation solution, this task would take a long time, also exposing you to a high risk of errors.
 

The traditional approach: time consuming and complex

In the traditional approach, aggregating data from multiple sources often involves a series of very laborious manual steps.

Analysts must extract data from each source, transform it to fit the desired format, and load it into a central database. This process requires time, effort and often causes the loss of inadequately structured data.

Furthermore, the process of data normalization, i.e. the homogenization of formats, requires advanced technical skills and the availability of data analysis specialists with good practical experience. Without an automated approach, errors are commonplace and make it difficult to achieve a truly coherent and functional aggregate of data.
 

The solution: Connecteed for data aggregation

Connecteed is the cutting-edge solution that simplifies the process of aggregating data from multiple sources.

This feed management application is designed to import data from multiple sources, including databases, files, APIs and third-party applications. Its ability to work with different formats and data structures makes it ideal for any information aggregation need.

Here's how the process works with Connecteed:

1. Import data from multiple sources

Connecteed allows you to connect and import data feeds from different sources. You can easily set up connections to the channels available to you, whether they are databases, CSV files, or cloud services like Google Sheets. Thus, the need to manually extract data from each source is eliminated.
 

2. Data transformation and normalization

One of the key features of Connecteed is the ability to transform and normalize data automatically.

You can define rules and mappings for data fields to adapt them according to your needs. For example, if different sources use different names for the same field, Connecteed can automatically map them to a single, consistent name.
 

3. Aggregation of data into a single database

Once the data is imported and normalized, Connecteed aggregates it into a single database. This database will contain all the information received from the various channels, in a consistent and homogeneous format. Whenever data sources are updated, Connecteed can automatically modify the database, ensuring your data is always ready for analysis.
 

4. Integration with Tableau

One of the main advantages of Connecteed is its ability to integrate seamlessly with Data Visualization tools such as Tableau. Once your data has been aggregated and normalized, you can easily connect it to Tableau to create interactive reports and dashboards. This integration greatly simplifies the data visualization process and allows you to make decisions based on up-to-date and reliable information.
 

Benefits of data aggregation with Connecteed

Using Connecteed for data aggregation offers several significant benefits for organizations:
 

1. Save time and minimize errors

Automating the data aggregation process with Connecteed results in significant time savings. It is no longer necessary to carry out repetitive manual tasks, and thus the potential margin for human error is reduced. The benefit for analysts is that they can focus on more meaningful analysis tasks rather than data preparation.
 

2. Data consistency

Data normalization with Connecteed ensures aggregate information with a consistent structure and format. Once the data has been normalized, you will know for sure that all your analyzes and reports will be based on complete and reliable data.
 

3. Real-time updates

Connecteed can be configured to automatically update your database when data sources change. This means that your reports and dashboards will always be updated with the latest information available. It is no longer necessary to manually carry out the data updating process but it becomes sufficient to set the desired frequency and let the application carry out its work autonomously.
 

4. Simplified integration

Integration with Data Visualization tools like Tableau is simple and efficient thanks to Connecteed. So you're free to unlock the full potential of these tools to create engaging data visualizations and uncover meaningful business insights.

Unify your data and set up a data flow to Tableau: activate your free Connecteed trial now

Aggregating data from multiple sources is a common challenge for many organizations. However, with the use of innovative solutions like Connecteed, this process can be significantly simplified.

Analysts can save time and avoid human errors by obtaining consistent and updated data in real time. Integration with Data Visualization tools like Tableau completes the flow, allowing you to fully exploit the potential of aggregated data to make informed business decisions.

In a world where data is fundamental, Connecteed proves to be a powerful ally to improve the workflow in Business Intelligence processes and obtain significant results. If you're looking for an effective way to aggregate data from multiple sources and send it to Tableau, Connecteed is the tool for you.