1. What data warehouse does the solution use ?  

By default, we use the data warehouse solution of Google (BigQuery), but on demand we can build some other connectors to fit your needs. 

2. Can other sources of data be used in combination with Odoo ?

Yes, data coming from outside Odoo (third party softwares / external files /…) can be mapped with Odoo data in the data warehouse or at the BI tool level depending on your needs.

3. Does Idealis access, read or store my data ?

No, Idealis is only responsible to securely transfer your selected data to the data warehouse.

4. How do I get the data out of my Odoo ? 

We developed a custom Odoo module which is in charge of the extraction, transformation and loading (ETL) of the data into the data warehouse via your Odoo API key.

5. Can the solution export ‘custom’ or “calculated fields” from Odoo?  

Yes, it doesn’t matter if the desired field was added via Odoo studio or a custom development, we can extract all fields that are stored in your Odoo database but we can also extract calculated data that isn’t stored in the database and that Odoo usually calculated before displaying on screen.

6. Is it possible to do advanced data transformation / prediction /classification thanks to Machine Learning or AI algorithms ?

Yes, there is a section in the extract tool where we can freely add python code to perform any type of data transformation or adding any machine learning model.

7. Do I have control on the data refresh frequency ?

Yes, the frequency can be configured (ex: every 5 minutes / every hour / 4 times a day / every week/month). However, you have to keep in mind the computation costs.

8. How do I visualize the final dashboards?

The dashboards are directly integrated into Odoo for a seamless user experience.

9. What needs to be installed in my Odoo, is it an Odoo Module ?  

Yes, our solution is deployable via an Odoo module that you install in your own environment.

10. Can I control who has access to what dashboard and to what data ?  

Yes, you can use the standard access rights of Odoo to be able to view / access a specific dashboard. Moreover, on the BI software level, you can control which data is displayed regarding the viewers for the same dashboard.

11. What BI tools are compatible with the solution ?

Most of the BI tools are compatible with the solution. As long as it has an embed capability. The standard dashboards are built using Google Lookerstudio. However, we have certified consultant in PowerBi and Looker Studio that are willing to help you build your custom reports.

12. Can I modify the dashboards myself?  

Yes, but at this point to pull new data points from Odoo to the data warehouse, we need to update the queries on our end. Everything else, building or tweaking the dashboards, adding them to Odoo, updating the access rights, can be done by you.