Introduction to InterSystems IRIS Business Intelligence

Introduce InterSystems IRIS Business Intelligence concepts, cubes, KPIs, and MDX queries.

Updated Feb 2, 2026
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Skill: Introduction to InterSystems IRIS Business Intelligence
Source: https://github.com/sorodriguezz/skills-objectscript/tree/main/skills/introduction-to-intersystems-iris-business-intelligence
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SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive introduction to InterSystems IRIS Business Intelligence, enabling users to embed powerful data analysis and visualization capabilities directly into their applications.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Understand BI Concepts: Learn about cubes, dimensions, measures, and KPIs for data modeling.
  • Explore User Interfaces: Get acquainted with tools like Architect, Analyzer, and User Portal for building and interacting with BI content.
  • Use Case: A business analyst can use this Skill to understand how to create interactive dashboards that display sales performance, allowing stakeholders to drill down into regional or product-specific data.

Quick Start

Use the Introduction to InterSystems IRIS Business Intelligence skill to learn about the Analyzer tool.

Frequently Asked Questions about Introduction to InterSystems IRIS Business Intelligence

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I embed business intelligence dashboards into my InterSystems IRIS applications?

You embed business intelligence dashboards by modeling your data into cubes and using the Architect and Analyzer interfaces to build interactive widgets. This process embeds data analysis and visualization directly into applications.

What are cubes and KPIs in InterSystems IRIS Business Intelligence?

Cubes and KPIs are data modeling structures that organize dimensions and measures for analysis. They allow users to define metrics and perform sophisticated data exploration using MDX queries within the BI environment.

How do I create interactive data visualizations using InterSystems IRIS BI tools?

You create interactive data visualizations by navigating the User Portal to assemble dashboards and widgets. The Analyzer tool facilitates drilling down into specific dimensions like regional or product data for visualization.

Does InterSystems IRIS Business Intelligence support MDX queries for data exploration?

Yes, InterSystems IRIS Business Intelligence supports MDX queries for sophisticated data exploration. MDX is used to query the multidimensional cubes you define, enabling complex data retrieval.

Can I use the Architect tool to build BI models without prior data warehousing experience?

Yes, the Architect tool is designed to help users build BI models by defining cubes, dimensions, and measures. It provides an interface to structure data for analysis without requiring extensive data warehousing experience.

What is the best way to analyze sales performance data using InterSystems IRIS Business Intelligence?

The best way to analyze sales performance is by creating dashboards with the Analyzer that display KPIs. Stakeholders can interact with these widgets to drill down into regional or product-specific data.