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Data Analysis and Business Intelligence

Open‑source solutions such as Apache Superset and Metabase enable companies to turn their data into strategic decisions through interactive dashboards. LINAGORA provides comprehensive, sovereign, and scalable support to optimize this analysis.

At the dawn of 2026, companies operate in an environment where data has become the backbone of competitiveness. In 2025, European organizations reported having strengthened their investments in data analytics and decision‑making dashboards, according to the latest European digital market reports. In this context, economic intelligence (business intelligence) is becoming a strategic tool to anticipate trends and identify opportunities. Open‑source solutions, in particular platforms such as Apache Superset and Metabase, provide a sovereign and flexible alternative to proprietary software. LINAGORA supports this transformation by delivering specialized services that combine technical expertise, transparency, and independence.

 

What is data analysis and open‑source economic intelligence?

Open‑source data analysis refers to the set of free methods and tools that allow the collection, processing, analysis, and interpretation of information in order to steer an organization’s strategic decisions. Economic intelligence, on the other hand, consists of continuously monitoring a company’s competitive, technological, and regulatory environment.

Tools like Metabase and Apache Superset play a central role in this process. They enable the connection of various data sources (SQL databases, data warehouses, cloud services), the creation of interactive dashboards, and the generation of automated reports, without relying on costly proprietary solutions.

Why open source for economic intelligence?

  • Code transparency : The ability to audit every component to ensure integrity and security.

  • Data sovereignty : On‑Premise or private‑cloud hosting, without mandatory transfer to third‑party servers.
     

  • Interoperability : Compatibility with heterogeneous systems via APIs, native connectors, and standard protocols (ODBC, JDBC, REST).

     

Main advantages of open‑source services for data analysis

  1. Reduced operational costs
    The absence of expensive licences allows investment focus on integration, customization, and team training.

  2. Flexibility and customization
    Unlike proprietary software, solutions such as Apache Superset provide full control over functionalities. Companies can develop specific modules (Python extensions, advanced visualisation plugins) or integrate custom business rules.

  3. Security and regulatory compliance
    With the rise of GDPR requirements and sovereignty policies, open source ensures complete control over sensitive data. Deployments can be performed On‑Premise or in SecNumCloud‑certified environments.

  4. Scalability and continuous integration
    Open‑source tools integrate seamlessly with modern data pipelines (ETL/ELT, Airflow, dbt, Kafka) and enable scaling without additional costs.

     

Overview of services offered by LINAGORA

LINAGORA provides end‑to‑end support to turn your data into a strategic asset, from design to operation:

Advisory and integration of analytical solutions

  • Business and technical needs analysis

  • Selection of suitable tools (Metabase, Apache Superset, or others)
     

  • Deployment of multi‑source dashboards connected to your relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, etc.)

Advanced development and customization

  • Creation of automated reports with interactive visualisations (heatmaps, time‑series, complex diagrams)

  • Development of specific connectors for existing systems (ERP, CRM, decision‑support IS)
     

  • Integration of business alerts via Webhooks, Slack, Twake Chat, or email

Training and knowledge transfer

LINAGORA ensures team up‑skilling through trainings on Apache Superset, Metabase, and best practices of data analysis:

  • Design of analytical data schemas

  • Optimization of SQL queries for performance

  • Implementation of role‑based access policies (RBAC)

Technical support and maintenance

Continuous technical support including:

  • Proactive monitoring of analytical clusters

  • Regular updates of open‑source versions to fix vulnerabilities

  • 24/7 assistance for generating critical reports
     

Why choose LINAGORA?

  • Recognised expertise : 25 years of experience in open source and partner of numerous public administrations and large enterprises.

  • Commitment to digital sovereignty : Deployments compliant with French and European requirements (SecNumCloud, ISO 27001).

  • Continuous innovation : Active participation in the Apache Superset and Metabase open source communities, development of complementary open‑source modules.

     

Technical steps for a successful implementation

  1. Audit and mapping of existing data
     

  2. Definition of business KPIs and data model construction

  3. Installation and configuration of Apache Superset or Metabase

  4. Creation of dynamic, interactive dashboards

  5. Automation of reports with scheduling and secure distribution
     
  6. Training and knowledge transfer to internal teams
     

Typical use cases

  • Commercial performance management : Sales tracking, conversion funnel analysis, forecasts based on statistical models.

  • Financial analysis and regulatory reporting : Multi‑subsidiary data consolidation with automatic monthly report generation.

  • Industrial and IoT monitoring : Real‑time integration with sensors and display in dedicated dashboards.

     

Take action now

Do you want to leverage your strategic data without proprietary lock‑in?
Contact LINAGORA for a tailor‑made accompaniment and discover how our experts turn your data into concrete decisions through Apache Superset, Metabase, and a 100 % open‑source approach.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can tools like Metabase and Apache Superset handle large data volumes?
Yes, they are compatible with massive warehouses (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift) and support query parallelisation.

How to secure access to dashboards?
LINAGORA implements SSO authentication (SAML, LDAP, OAuth2) and fine‑grained access roles (RBAC).

Do we need to be technical experts to use these tools?
No. Metabase offers a simplified interface for business users, while Apache Superset provides deeper technical capabilities for advanced analysts.

Can we migrate from Power BI or Tableau?
Yes, migration and import tools are available to transfer your sources and visualisations.

 

Conclusion

Data analysis and open‑source economic intelligence are strategic levers for modern organisations. With high‑performance tools such as Apache Superset and Metabase, and LINAGORA’s expertise, you can create dashboards, automate your reports, enhance data visualisation, and, most importantly, retain technological independence.
Take control of your data today and turn it into a genuine competitive advantage.

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