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Analysts frequently need to access the most current case data. Often the data is locked away in multiple databases with complex query interfaces that require the help of a database specialist. iBridge solves this challenge by creating a live link between Analyst’s Notebook and a variety of databases, such as Oracle®, Microsoft® Access and Microsoft® SQL Server. With iBridge, you can use Analyst’s Notebook to quickly retrieve vital information from your databases without relying on a database specialist or learning a complex query language.

iBridge capitalizes on your existing investment in information technology. It extends the power of Analyst’s Notebook by enabling you to quickly access data from multiple databases without leaving the analytical environment. You can open several databases at once, retrieve relevant information from each and, from within Analyst’s Notebook analyse the combined information to find hidden links across disparate datasets.

iBridge creates live connections between your databases and Analyst’s Notebook. This seamless integration gives analysts the power to retrieve and analyze information stored in multiple, standard relational databases.

Key Benefits

• Enables you to query databases from Analyst’s Notebook without relying on a database expert or learning a complex query language.



• Easily uncovers indirect connections between entities in your database.



• Saves time and valuable IT resources by providing analysts with direct access to existing databases.



• Provides connections to multiple databases, ensuring that all case-related information is at your fingertips.



• Ensures you are using current information in your analysis; live connections continuously provide the most accurate, up-to-date information in your databases.



• Integrates seamlessly with Analyst’s Notebook, allowing you to identify key relationships within and between your databases so that you can make the most of case information.

Key Functionality

• A live, read-only connection ensures that you are working with the most current information and protects the integrity of your databases.



• Query allows analysts to ask questions by drawing a query and using simple drop-down lists; these queries can be saved for future use.



• Explore interactively mines the database and charts only the items that are relevant to your analysis.



• Find provides short-cut functionality to quickly locate relevant information hidden in one or more databases.



• Expand shows the details from the database, including connecting links, common neighbours and entity and link types.

iBridge is designed for rapid and painless database integration. i2 consultants can perform the implementation, or work with your IT staff. To help users get the most from their software, iBridge comes with scenario-based online documentation.

• Download product brochure • Run the product demo • System Requirements • Request further information

• Read news stories • Download case studies • Download training schedule

i2 runs training courses for all levels of user, to ensure you get the most out of the product. You can download a list of courses, as well as a calendar of upcoming sessions by clicking here. Alternatively, visit the training pages of the website.

i2 iBridge User Course

Designed for new users, this course helps show how to use i2 iBridge to query your databases. Using example databases you will learn to locate information then examine it using i2 Analyst’s Notebook features.

The course contains a mixture of lectures, hands on work and exercises, giving the opportunity to practice as you learn.

Please note that the exercises used on day one and the beginning of day two of the course are taken from the i2 iBridge User Guide.

Explore
Ask questions by drawing a query, utilize simple drop-down pick lists when creating a query and save for future use.

Query
Interactively mine your databases and charts for items relevant to your analysis.

Temporal Anaysis
Create Association and Timeline charts directly from your database. Connect to multiple databases and display analysis on one chart.