GoodData Launches FlexConnect: Connect to Any Data Source & Transform Data at Run-Time
San Francisco, California, December 2, 2024 - Today, GoodData introduces FlexConnect, an advanced component of the GoodData Analytics Lake that redefines data connectivity and computation.
FlexConnect enables organizations to:
- Connect to any data source, including APIs, databases, and ML systems.
- Execute custom computation logic directly into the data connection using Python, Rust, and other popular languages.
- Integrate transformed results into GoodData’s FlexQuery for further BI computation
- Render results through any endpoint, GoodData’s UI, your UI, or through our APIs and SDKs.
FlexConnect’s differentiation lies in its use of Apache Flight RPC for universal connectivity and in-connection computation. The embedded compute capability makes it valuable for users trying to distribute and scale data products and significantly accelerates time to value.
Unlocking New Possibilities in Analytics
With FlexConnect, users can:
- Simplify Data Operations: Quickly integrate any API or database without lengthy development cycles.
- Enhance Insights: Build custom algorithms and ML workflows directly into their data connections for richer analytics.
- Ensure Accuracy and Trust: Achieve consistent, governed results across all tools and teams, from self-service BI users to advanced developers.
FlexConnect is part of the GoodData Analytics Lake, a next-generation technology based on open-source foundations like DuckDB and Apache Arrow which combines in-memory computation, efficient storage, and semantics in a single, composable analytics platform
About GoodData
GoodData is the leading cloud-based data and analytics platform, bringing AI-assisted data-driven decision-making to organizations across the globe. With a platform that leverages the potential of automation and AI, GoodData empowers its customers to design and deploy custom data applications and integrate AI-assisted analytics capabilities wherever their users need them. Over 140,000 of the world’s top companies and 3.2 million users rely on GoodData in order to drive meaningful change and achieve more through data.
GoodData is headquartered in San Francisco and is backed by Andreessen Horowitz, General Catalyst Partners, Intel Capital, TOTVS, and others. For more information, visit GoodData's website, and follow GoodData on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Medium.
GoodData Contact
Kristyna Vlckova
VP of Growth Marketing
kristyna.vlckova@gooddata.com