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Our Power BI Connectors support a new era of real-time analytics. The IBM Informix Connector for Power BI has been engineered and optimized for live access to IBM Informix data.
Full Metadata Discovery
The IBM Informix Connector exposes rich metadata, critical for automated data exploration and discovery. Includes intelligent rowscan, type detection, relationship exploration and support for unstructured data.
Robust SQL-92 Engine
Built on a rich SQL-92 engine with support for bulk operations, push-down, client functions, and aggregation, our connectors seamlessly handle even the most complex queries from modern BI & Reporting.
Unmatched Performance
With optimized performance down to the socket level, our connectors offer unmatched performance. Read and write speeds over twice as fast as other SaaS, NoSQL & Big Data connectivity solutions.
Complex Query Processing
The CData IBM Informix Connector contains an embedded SQL Engine that pushes supported SQL operations to the data source and processes unsupported operations client-side (Query Folding).
- Issue complex queries using SQL-92 compliant operations and clauses.
- Leverage server-side data processing for supported operations.
- Build new relationships and custom datasets.



High-Performance Data Delivery
Our IBM Informix Power BI Connector is capable of delivering exceptional real-time data access. All of our Power BI Connectors are based on a highly-efficient query engine that has been optimized down to the socket level with streaming and compression capabilities.
- Enable real-time analytics through unmatched data processing.
- Request data as quickly as possible using server-side paging and bulk capabilities.
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Frequent IBM Informix Power BI Connectivity questions
Common questions about integrating IBM Informix with Microsoft Power BI.
Does IBM Informix support Power BI?
IBM Informix doesn't natively integrate with Power BI, but CData Power BI Connectors for IBM Informix enable seamless IBM Informix analytics and reporting. Our connectors provide real-time, direct access to IBM Informix 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.
How do I connect to IBM Informix from Power BI?
Moving data from IBM Informix to Power BI doesn't have to be difficult. The IBM Informix Power BI Connector enables real-time, direct Power BI IBM Informix connectivity, eliminating complex ETL.
How It Works
- Install the PowerBI IBM Informix connector and open Power BI Desktop.
- Connect via Get Data > More > CData IBM Informix using your credentials to connect IBM Informix 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 IBM Informix integration, CData simplifies IBM Informix bi, analytics and reporting. For more information, read the Power BI IBM Informix Connector getting started guide.
What are the advantages of using the CData IBM Informix data Connector for Power BI?
The CData IBM Informix Connector offers key advantages for seamless IBM Informix Power BI integration:
- IBM Informix Real-Time Analytics (DirectQuery): Live, direct query access to IBM Informix data in Power BI eliminates extracts and refreshes. This is especially powerful for working with large IBM Informix 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 IBM Informix information.
- Performance & Scalability: Optimized queries ensure fast data retrieval and handle growing data volumes efficiently. Even with massive datasets, the CData connectors make IBM Informix PowerBI integration fast and reliable.
- Comprehensive Data Access: The IBM Informix BI connector provides comprehensive access to IBM Informix Data and IBM Informix metadata, empowering you to understand the structure of your data and build more robust and accurate reports. This deep IBM Informix metadata integration simplifies data discovery and ensures your Power BI reports accurately reflect the meaning and context of your IBM Informix data.
- Enterprise-Grade Security: The IBM Informix PowerBI connector supports modern security standards and enterprise authentication methods, making it easier to comply with security policies.
Ultimately, the IBM Informix to Power BI connector delivers fast, secure, and customizable access to IBM Informix in Power BI for analytics and reporting.
How does the CData IBM Informix connector work with Power BI Service?
Yes, all of our connectors support connecting Microsoft Power BI and IBM Informix 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 IBM Informix help file.
Alternatively, for customers unable to use the Microsoft Power BI Gateway should consider the CData Connect Cloud Power BI Client for real-time integration with IBM Informix. With CData Connect Cloud, there is no need to install individual connectors in order to connect Power BI to IBM Informix. Easily build visualizations in Power BI that are powered by live data, without installing any new software or 3rd party connectors.
Find out more about connecting IBM Informix to Power BI Service.
Where can I download the IBM Informix Connector for Power BI?
All of the CData Power BI Connectors for PowerBI IBM Informix integration are freely available for download online. A 30-day trial of the IBM Informix Connector download can be found alongside other supported IBM Informix integration technologies like ODBC, JDBC, ADO.NET, SQL Server SSIS, and more.