IBM i Db2 Web Query Analytics Accelerator

Unlock the full potential of your IBM i Db2 data with a streamlined solution that transforms manual, outdated financial reporting into automated, real-time insights leveraging Power BI.

IBM i Db2 Challenges

• Manual Report Extraction: Many users still export data to Excel for manual reporting or depend on outdated printouts.
• Inconsistent Target Mapping: The absence of standardized source-to-target mapping, resulting from variations among Db2 databases, limits automation and modernization efforts.
• Limited Accessibility: Existing reporting methods are outdated, often relying on printed statements or green screens, limiting accessibility and efficiency.

How It Works: By seamlessly integrating IBM i data with Microsoft Fabric, this accelerator empowers organizations to replace cumbersome reports and green-screen views with modern, visually rich reports and dashboards in Power BI for end users. Designed for IT and finance teams, the solution provides a modern foundation to deliver instant analytics access to Financial, inventory, sales, purchasing and more.

1. Data is extracted from Db2 either via tables or journals.
2. Extracted data is loaded into a raw layer, then mapped and curated for reporting via Power BI.
3. Once deployed, Power BI reports are refreshed as often as the data pipelines run (typically daily or up to four times a day).
4. Users can access reports instantly through Microsoft Fabric, with the option to leverage Microsoft Copilot to query their Db2 data and generate reports using natural language (Generative AI).

Outcomes and Benefits Gain immediate access to visually engaging Power BI reports that leverage pre-built data models and templates, generated from your IBM i Db2 data, featuring automated and near real-time updates. No more manual Excel processing.

• Efficiency Boost: Replaces hours of manual work with automated, near-instant reporting across the business.
• Sleek Visualizations: Provides modern, visually appealing reports and dashboards in Power BI.
• Modern Data Foundation: Establishes a data pipeline and lakehouse foundation, enabling future analytics and reporting expansion.
• Advanced Analytics Ready: Enables advanced analytics and Microsoft Copilot integration for self-service insights.
• Rapid, Cost-Effective Deployment: Offers a cost-effective, rapid deployment model.

Ready to modernize your financial reporting and analytics? Schedule a consultation with our Fresche Analytics team to discuss your organization’s specific needs and deployment options tailored to your IBM Db2 environment.