Data Federation virtualizes and integrates disparate data sources to create immediate, fit-for-purpose views of information. Data Federation bypasses the normal ETL overhead of physical data consolidation, replication, and relational database population.

 „If users simply need unified, near real-time on-demand access to data originating from many source applications, then data federation is an attractive alternative. Information and Knowledge Management (IKM) professionals should also consider data federation as a complementary approach that can extend and enrich their current EDW environment.“

Forrester Research

IRI's philosophy of simplification and cost-efficiency is clearly evident in its approach to Data Federation. Without requiring complicated infrastructures, users can quickly access and process heterogeneous data. Whether through SQL queries or tactical scripting, the system's flexibility enables a wide range of use cases. With integration into the Eclipse-based IRI Workbench, a seamless and intuitive user experience is ensured. Data Federation The platform particularly optimizes the federated processing and analysis of data. Functions like „what-if“ analyses provide useful insights in real-time without the need to tie up memory resources. Data Federation also enables flexible data transformation and cleansing, thereby maximizing data quality and usability. These capabilities make it an indispensable tool for modern businesses, especially for those that need to make fast and precise data-driven decisions. With IRI's solutions, organizations benefit from high efficiency and user-friendliness. The ability to integrate and analyze both structured and unstructured data sources makes this approach a versatile and future-proof choice for companies of all sizes.