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Connect to live Cvent data from Power BI Desktop, Server, & On-prem Gateway. Includes Direct Query support.

Why CData for Cvent Power BI Connectivity

Break free from data loading limitations of Cvent reporting in Power BI. Easily connect Microsoft Power BI with live Cvent data for up-to-date visual analysis and reporting.



High-performance Cvent Connectivity

Large datasets often slow down reports and dashboards in Power BI due to its in-memory model. However, CData's Power BI Connector for Cvent overcomes these challenges with advanced query optimization and Direct Query support. By leveraging Direct Query, you can avoid loading your entire Cvent dataset into local memory and instead benefit from efficient server-side processing.

Power BI Pro imposes a 1GB dataset size limit, and even Premium workspaces have constraints on query performance. The CData Power BI Connector supports Direct Query, reducing the amount of data retrieved when analyzing Cvent data. Instead of loading the entire Cvent dataset, only the necessary subset of query results is returned for your reports, optimizing performance and efficiency.

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Comprehensive Cvent data and metadata discovery

The Cvent Connector provides full access to both data and metadata, enabling efficient automated data exploration and discovery. It features intelligent row scanning, type detection, relationship mapping, and support for unstructured data. These capabilities allow Power BI to recognize data fields without the need for casting or conversion, making it easier and faster for users to create meaningful reports.

Certain data sources, such as Cvent and other NoSQL databases, lack native support for SQL-like queries, often requiring data transformation before use in Power BI. CData simplifies this process with a built-in SQL transformation layer that automatically translates SQL queries into real-time data source calls. This enables seamless Cvent integration, making it as straightforward as connecting to a traditional relational database.


Live Cvent reporting. No ETL Required

CData's live Power BI connectivity for Cvent overcomes the challenges associated with traditional integration methods like ETL and local data replication. Unlike data replication, live querying enhances security and compliance by eliminating risks such as data staleness, inconsistency, and corruption. It also reduces exposure from overprivileged access and delayed revocation while minimizing the attack surface created by duplicate copies. Additionally, live connectivity simplifies regulatory compliance by ensuring better adherence to data residency, retention policies, and auditability requirements.

Cvent Power BI Connector supports the use from Power BI Gateway. Power BI on-premises gateway allows publish and auto-refresh the data set in your Power BI Desktop to Power BI cloud and other Microsoft Power Platform services such as Power Apps and Power Automate.

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Connect Power BI to Cvent

Watch the video overview for a first hand look at how easy it is to connect Power BI to live data from Cvent with CData.

  • Leverage Direct Query capabilities to enhance analytics performance for large Cvent data sets.
  • Extensive schema discovery capabilities for every data source. Explore tables, columns, keys, and other data constructs based on user identity.
  • Easily connect Power BI directly with complex data structures through flexible and extensible flattening.
  • Deploy Power BI reports that automatically refresh on-prem or to the cloud.
  • And more!

Frequent Cvent Power BI Connectivity questions

Common questions about integrating Cvent with Microsoft Power BI.

Cvent doesn't natively integrate with Power BI, but CData Power BI Connectors for Cvent enable seamless Cvent analytics and reporting. Our connectors provide real-time, direct access to Cvent data in Power BI, allowing you to build dynamic dashboards without complex ETL processes. With CData, you get secure, high-performance connectivity for better insights.

Moving data from Cvent to Power BI doesn't have to be difficult. The Cvent Power BI Connector enables real-time, direct Power BI Cvent connectivity, eliminating complex ETL.

How It Works

  • Install the PowerBI Cvent connector and open Power BI Desktop.
  • Connect via Get Data > More > CData Cvent using your credentials to connect Cvent and Power BI.
  • Access live data, run SQL queries, and build dynamic dashboards.
  • Publish reports to Power BI Service for seamless sharing.

That's all there is to it. With secure, high-performance Power BI Cvent integration, CData simplifies Cvent bi, analytics and reporting. For more information, read the Power BI Cvent Connector getting started guide.

The CData Cvent Connector offers key advantages for seamless Cvent Power BI integration:

  • Cvent Real-Time Analytics (DirectQuery): Live, direct query access to Cvent data in Power BI eliminates extracts and refreshes. This is especially powerful for working with large Cvent datasets, as it allows you to analyze massive amounts of data without the limitations of in-memory processing. DirectQuery ensures your reports always reflect the latest Cvent information.
  • Performance & Scalability: Optimized queries ensure fast data retrieval and handle growing data volumes efficiently. Even with massive datasets, the CData connectors make Cvent PowerBI integration fast and reliable.
  • Comprehensive Data Access: The Cvent BI connector provides comprehensive access to Cvent Data and Cvent metadata, empowering you to understand the structure of your data and build more robust and accurate reports. This deep Cvent metadata integration simplifies data discovery and ensures your Power BI reports accurately reflect the meaning and context of your Cvent data.
  • Enterprise-Grade Security: The Cvent PowerBI connector supports modern security standards and enterprise authentication methods, making it easier to comply with security policies.

Ultimately, the Cvent to Power BI connector delivers fast, secure, and customizable access to Cvent in Power BI for analytics and reporting.

Yes, all of our connectors support connecting Microsoft Power BI and Cvent integration from Power BI Service by using the Microsoft Power BI Gateway. Instructions for installing and configuring the Power BI Gateway are available in the online Cvent help file.

All of the CData Power BI Connectors for PowerBI Cvent integration are freely available for download online. A 30-day trial of the Cvent Connector download can be found alongside other supported Cvent integration technologies like ODBC, JDBC, ADO.NET, SQL Server SSIS, and more.



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