SPOTFIRE“ We also have our own data services layer – Spotfire ® Data Virtualization – which allows users to combine multiple source systems into unified, virtualised views,” Michael explains. Data can be cached, transformed or scheduled as needed, giving customers fine-grained control over data flow and performance.
A unique feature is Spotfire’ s data canvas, which tracks every action – filter, transformation, calculation – in an intuitive, visual interface. Unlike traditional, laborious box-and-arrow data pipelines, Spotfire makes data preparation accessible and auditable.
As Michael puts it:“ Whether you bring your data in through an interface or have a conversation with it using AI, you still need robust data connections. That’ s where we’ ve made a lot of investments.”
Visualisation and geospatial analytics: Seeing beyond the obvious The visual dimension of analytics is increasingly essential for sustainability and energy transition. Spotfire’ s platform includes a wide range of built-in visualisations, from standard graphics to advanced 3D subsurface models relevant in upstream oil and gas.
The platform’ s JavaScript extension ecosystem lets users and partners develop new visualisations, encouraging a collaborative community. Michael notes:“ We have an active community – over 9,000 downloads of community-
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