Business Intelligence 3.6.0: Automated Reporting, Smarter Alerts, Faster Insights
We’re excited to unveil Business Intelligence 3.6.0, a transformative update to the Business Intelligence platform. This release turbocharges your Grafana experience with innovative features like advanced alerting, GPU-accelerated rendering, scheduled dashboard screenshots, enhanced Firestore security, customizable action templates, smarter alert logic, and refined UI for a seamless, accessible experience.
Ready to elevate your workflows? Let’s explore what’s new in this game-changing release!
What’s New in Business Intelligence 3.6.0?
This update is packed with features to streamline operations, boost performance, and enhance usability. Here’s what you’ll discover:
- Scheduled Dashboard Screenshots: Automate reporting with ease.
- GPU-Accelerated Rendering: Double the speed for faster insights.
- Alert State Transitions: Gain clarity during critical events.
- Smarter Alerting Logic: Filter out irrelevant notifications.
- Flexible Action Templates: Tailor workflows to your needs.
- Refined UI & Accessibility: Enjoy a polished, inclusive experience.
- Enhanced Firestore Security: Protect data with stricter rules.
- Robust E2E Testing: Rely on a thoroughly validated platform.
Join Mikhail for an in-depth look at these exciting updates:
Let’s dive deeper into how these features can revolutionize your Grafana workflows!
Automate Reporting with Scheduled Dashboard Screenshots
No more manual dashboard captures! Scheduled Dashboard Screenshots let you automate snapshots at set intervals, integrating seamlessly with action workflows for effortless reporting.
- Why It Matters: Save time by automating repetitive tasks and focus on actionable insights.
- Perfect For: Daily executive summaries or compliance archiving with consistent, scheduled reports.
Boost Speed with GPU-Accelerated Rendering
Experience lightning-fast dashboards with GPU-Accelerated Rendering. Combined with intelligent page-load detection, this update delivers a 2x performance boost, ensuring you get insights without the wait.
- Why It Matters: Faster rendering speeds up decision-making.
- Perfect For: Handling data-heavy dashboards during peak analysis times.
Gain Clarity with Alert State Transitions
Managing alerts is now simpler with Alert State Transitions. This feature groups related events, offering a clear, cohesive view of alert lifecycles so you can respond with precision during critical moments.
- Why It Matters: Enhanced visibility into alert progression for quicker resolution.
- Perfect For: Tracking system outages or incidents with full context.
Focus on What Matters with Smarter Alerting Logic
Say goodbye to alert fatigue. Our Smarter Alerting Logic ignores "No Data" states when disabled, ensuring you only get notifications that demand action, cutting through the noise.
- Why It Matters: Fewer false positives keep your focus on critical issues.
- Perfect For: Avoiding unnecessary alerts during maintenance or data gaps.
Customize Workflows with Flexible Action Templates
Tailor your workflows like never before. Updated Action Templates in 3.6.0 support separate configurations for Alerting and Reporting, giving you granular control over every process.
- Why It Matters: Align workflows precisely with your operational needs.
- Perfect For: Creating unique alerting setups for different teams or reporting schedules.
Enjoy a Polished Experience with UI & Accessibility Updates
We’ve enhanced the interface with subtle, impactful changes. UI & Accessibility Updates include Shimmer loading effects, smoother navigation, and design tweaks for better performance and inclusivity across all users and devices.
- Why It Matters: A more intuitive, accessible platform for everyone.
- Perfect For: Seamless navigation during high-pressure monitoring tasks.
Secure Your Data with Enhanced Firestore Rules
Data protection is paramount. Enhanced Firestore Security Rules in 3.6.0 introduce tighter controls and safety measures, safeguarding your information while ensuring easy access for authorized users.
Sharing Engines via Firestore within your organization is optional for added flexibility.
- Why It Matters: Protect sensitive data with confidence.
- Perfect For: Multi-team environments requiring strict compliance with data policies.
Trust in Reliability with Comprehensive E2E Testing
Stability is key to this release. Our Comprehensive End-to-End (E2E) Testing validates Alerting, Reporting, and Action workflows, ensuring every feature performs flawlessly in real-world scenarios.
- Why It Matters: Deploy with confidence on a rigorously tested platform.
- Perfect For: Critical workflows where reliability is non-negotiable.
Why Upgrade to Business Intelligence 3.6.0?
This isn’t just an update—it’s a leap forward. Whether you’re optimizing Grafana dashboards, managing alerts, or automating reports, Business Intelligence 3.6.0 equips you with the tools to work smarter, not harder.
Top Reasons to Upgrade Now:
- 2x Faster Rendering: Get insights quicker for better decisions.
- Smarter Alerts: Cut through noise with enhanced visibility.
- Sleek, Accessible UI: Navigate effortlessly with a modern design.
- Rock-Solid Reliability: Trust in a platform tested for real-world use.
Don’t miss out—upgrade to Business Intelligence 3.6.0 today and redefine your Grafana experience!
Download Business Studio 3.6.0
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Monitoring Grafana OSS Metrics with Grafana Alloy and Automating Alerts in Business Intelligence Platform
In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through a comprehensive setup for monitoring Grafana Open Source Software (OSS) metrics using Grafana Alloy, forwarding them to Grafana Cloud, and creating actionable alerts within our Business Intelligence platform. Additionally, we’ll demonstrate how to automate incident creation in Grafana Incident using a Node-RED workflow.
Business Reporting: Streamline Insights with Automation
Business Reporting is more than a tool—it’s a game-changer for managing and sharing data. By automating workflows, supporting Grafana OSS, and integrating with Node-RED for seamless distribution, it enables your team to focus on actionable insights.
Getting Started
Business Intelligence Platform is a powerful solution that harnesses Docker containers to deliver a modular, scalable, and user-friendly environment for alert-driven analytics. Whether you're just starting out or are an experienced user, our Quick Start Guide is designed to help you set up and deploy the platform effortlessly.
This guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough of the essential setup process, ensuring you can get up and running in no time. Key topics include:
- Configuring the Business Engine: Understand how to set up the core component that powers your analytics.
- Launching the Business Studio: Deploy and access the intuitive interface on your local machine for seamless management and visualization.
We’d Love to Hear From You!
Your feedback and ideas are invaluable to us! Here’s how you can get involved:
- Questions, Feature Requests, or Bugs: Submit a Zendesk ticket to receive a swift and personalized response from our dedicated support team.
- Join the Community: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and share your thoughts or suggestions in the comments.
Your input is crucial in helping us grow and improve, so please don’t hesitate to reach out!
