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About Kovair
Kovair is a Silicon Valley software company specializing in streamlining and optimizing the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Their suite of innovative tools and platforms empowers organizations to integrate diverse tools, automate complex workflows, and accelerate time-to-market through data-driven insights. Kovair’s focus on integrating third-party best-of-breed ALM tools enables the creation of applications in a synchronized tools environment through its Omnibus Integration Platform.
About Kovair OmnibusX
In the dynamic world of software development, siloed tools and fragmented data impede collaboration and stifle agility. Kovair Omnibus steps onto the stage, not as a single instrument, but as a grand conductor, ready to harmonize your tech ecosystem into a well-rehearsed symphony of seamless integration and streamlined delivery.
This enterprise-grade integration and automation platform sits at the heart of your development orchestra, connecting disparate tools, orchestrating data flows, and facilitating cross-team collaboration in real time. Kovair transcends mere point-to-point integrations, offering a comprehensive suite of features designed to empower your teams and optimize the entire delivery lifecycle.
Imagine a world where pre-built connectors effortlessly bridge the gap between your ALM, PPM, CRM, ITSM, ERP and PLM tools. And where advanced data transformation capabilities empower you to mold information to your specific needs. This is the world Kovair Omnibus unlocks.
Unveiling the Transformation Canvas
Businesses need to do more than simply collect information. They need to transform it into actionable insights that fuel informed decision-making, streamline processes, and unlock new opportunities. Kovair Omnibus, a leading integration platform, empowers you to do just that with its revolutionary Transformation feature.
The Transformation capability serves as a centralized hub for users to select specific data fields and seamlessly craft powerful transformations tailored to their business needs. The user-friendly interface provides a comprehensive view of available fields of the tools, simplifying the process of pinpointing the exact data element where resultant data will be populated in the target tool, also it has a list of all the transformations being implemented for the particular entity of the tool. We also have the provision for choosing the entity of the source tool or target tool in an intuitive tab-switching manner to craft transformations.
Expression Builder – Where Logic Orchestrates Data
This state-of-the-art element surpasses the constraints of basic data mapping, offering a canvas for crafting intricate transformation logic. Utilize a diverse library of functions, and operators, and even leverage AI/ML capabilities – all without the need for coding. Unleash the power of logic effortlessly with just a few clicks, constructing your transformative expressions.
It consists of three main sections:
- Fields: Access source tool fields to use their values in your transformation logic.
- Functions: Choose from a vast library of categorized functions for mathematical operations, string manipulation, date/time handling, AI/ML tasks, and more.
- Operators: Combine functions with arithmetic, logical, and bitwise operators to build complex logic.
Additionally, Expression Builder offers help text for functions and a “check expression” button to ensure proper formatting and compatibility with the target field. This allows users to craft intricate transformation logic tailored to their specific needs.
A Universe of Data Transformation Possibilities
Kovair Omnibus’s Transformation feature unlocks boundless possibilities for users, let us look at some of the customer use case scenarios to visualize the power of transformation come to fruition:
Use Case Scenario 1:
Problem Statement:
A client wanted to calculate the age of a bug for insight into resolution time and wanted to generate reports based on it to better streamline and fast-track the bug resolution process.
Major Challenges:
- Lack of dedicated tools: Traditional bug resolution tracking often relies on manual calculations or generic tools, leading to:
- Inefficiency: Time-consuming processes and error-prone calculations.
- Inaccuracy: Difficulty in differentiating between resolved and unresolved bugs, impacting analysis.
- Limited insights: Inability to track trends and optimize resolution time.
- Data categorization complexity: Differentiating between resolved and unresolved bugs adds complexity:
- Inconsistent data: Mixing resolved and unresolved bug ages can skew the analysis.Manual intervention: Requires identifying and separating data manually, further increasing labor costs and potential errors.
- Limited real-time tracking: Difficulty in monitoring open bug ages accurately.
The solution to the problem:
Using the built-in Date-Time and logical functions of Kovair Omnibus the scenario can be easily catered.
Advantages of using Kovair’s transformation feature
- Leveraging built-in functionalities:
- Logical functions: Facilitate conditional logic to differentiate between opened or closed states of bugs automatically.
- Date-Time functions: Enable precise age calculation for both resolved and unresolved bugs.
- Increased efficiency: Reduce manual effort and minimize errors, saving time and resources.
- Improved accuracy: Ensure accurate age calculations for both categories, leading to reliable insights.
- Streamlined data handling:
- Conditional expressions: Automatically categorize and track bug ages based on state.
- Unified storage: Store calculated ages in a single field for easy access and reporting.
- Enhanced real-time visibility: Gain accurate insights into open bug ages for proactive resolution.
Use Case Scenario 2:
Problem Statement:
A client wanted to sync their Test Management tool (source tool) with their Application Management Tool (target tool). The complication arises in the fact that the source tool has provisioned for Test Step Name, Test Step ID and Test Step Description fields but in the target tool, there is only provisioning for Step Description field.
Major Challenges:
- Field discrepancy: Mismatched field structures between the two tools impede data synchronization.
- Data loss and inefficiency: The Target tool’s single “Step Description” field cannot accommodate all the detailed information from Tool A, leading to:
- Incomplete data transfer: Loss of vital test step context, hindering communication and issue tracking.Reduced visibility: Limited understanding of test case details can lead to misinterpretations and inefficiencies.
- Manual intervention: Potential need for manual data manipulation to fit the target tool’s format, increasing work and error risk.
The solution to the problem:
This scenario can be catered to with our concatenation function where all the details can be added and merged into the multi-line field in the target tool. Below you will see the configuration done to cater for the use case.
Advantages of using Kovair’s transformation feature:
- Concatenation function: Combines Test Step Name, ID, and Description into a single multi-line field in the target tool.
- Preserving test case context: Ensures all crucial test step information is transferred and readily accessible.
- Enhanced collaboration and visibility:
- Unified view of test cases: Facilitates better communication and issue tracking between teams.
- Improved decision-making: Provides complete context for informed decisions regarding testing and development.
- Reduced manual effort: Eliminates the need for manual data manipulation, saving time and resources.
Benefits Beyond Transformation:
The advantages of utilizing Kovair Omnibus’s Transformation feature extend far beyond mere data manipulation. You’ll experience:
- Enhanced data quality: Transform messy or incomplete data into clean, usable information, empowering accurate analysis and reporting.
- Deeper decision-making: Gain richer insights from your data with custom transformations, enabling you to make informed choices that drive better business outcomes.
- Streamlined workflows: Automate manual data manipulation tasks, freeing up valuable resources and boosting overall efficiency.
- Reduced costs: Eliminate the need for expensive custom coding or third-party tools, maximizing your return on investment.
Conclusion
Kovair Omnibus’s Transformation feature is more than just a feature; it’s a transformative approach to data interaction. It’s the key to unlocking your business’s hidden potential, fueling smarter decisions, and propelling your business forward. Don’t just collect data – transform it into the driving force of your success. Embrace the power of Kovair Omnibus today.
