FAQ
BONA™
Q01 Which companies need this solution?
- Companies with numerous data silos that require rapid integration and fast processing.
- Companies with a need to process and analyze large volumes of real-time data (over 300 million records).
- Companies looking to establish a data-driven organization to accelerate digital transformation.
Q02 Can user permissions be configured for viewing and downloading reports in visual exploratory analysis?
Yes, BONA’s visual exploratory analysis allows for configuring permissions to view and download different reports and data content.
Q03 What data import methods are supported?
Multiple data import methods are supported, including FTP, manual interface import, and automatic scheduled imports.
Q04 Does it support relational databases (Oracle DB, MS SQL, MySQL) and MongoDB (NoSQL)?
Yes.
Q05 Regarding imported data types, does it support audio and video, as well as physical files (machine logs, txt, csv, etc.)?
Yes.
Q06 Does it provide Web Service?
Yes, it supports web (HTTP) import and export.
Q07 Does it provide a GUI interface for interacting with and connecting to database tables (DB Tables)?
Yes, it provides a GUI interface for operation, eliminating the need for SQL language knowledge and making it accessible to non-IT users.
Q08 When there are changes to data in the existing enterprise database, is it synchronized?
Yes, it is synchronized.
Q09 Does it offer a GUI interface to manually correct data?
No. To ensure consistency between data in the data center and the enterprise data storage backend, BONA does not provide a GUI interface for modifying data. Corrections must be made at the data source (i.e., the enterprise data storage backend).
Q10 Does it support outputting computed results?
Yes. Output options include support for outputting computed results to physical files (txt, csv, etc.), ODBC, JDBC, and Web API.
Q11 Does it support integration with existing enterprise access control mechanisms, such as AD SSO?
Yes.
Q12 Does it provide performance monitoring and resource allocation mechanisms for the data center?
Yes. Additionally, it provides an alerting mechanism for resource shortages or connection issues.
Q13 What is the time required to fetch data?
The first-time bulk import of 1 million records (approximately 1 GB) into BONA takes less than 10 seconds. The system’s response time for switching between any dimension of 100 million data records, on-the-fly computation, and visual presentation is less than 2 seconds.
Q14 Does it support built-in reporting tools from third-party authentication providers, such as PowerBI and Tableau?
Yes.