How does TARGIT Decision Suite work?

Technical details of the business intelligence solution

The TARGIT Decision Suite is not only user-friendly, but also impresses with its modern, scalable architecture, high security standards, and broad integration options.

This page is aimed at IT managers, system administrators, and BI administrators who want a deeper technical insight into the solution and its infrastructure.

Architecture & Infrastructure

The TARGIT Decision Suite is modular in design and consists of several core components that work together seamlessly:

  • TARGIT Server: The core of the application, responsible for central calculations, data processing, and providing analytical models.
  • TARGIT Client: Access via desktop, web, or mobile devices – enables visualization and interaction with data.
  • Management Studio: Configuration interface for managing data models, user permissions, roles, and the distribution of reports.

The typical data flow in TARGIT is as follows:

  1. Data is extracted from one or more source systems (e.g., ERP, CRM)
  2. In the data warehouse, the data is consolidated and cleaned
  3. The cubes provide optimized structures for fast analytical queries
  4. The TARGIT Server processes and manages the data models
  5. Users access reports and dashboards via clients (web, desktop, mobile)

Data & Integration

TARGIT can be connected to a wide variety of data sources. The most common scenarios involve ERP and CRM systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Business Central, Finance, Sales), SQL databases, Excel files, and web services (OData, XML, CSV).

Integration takes place via a central data warehouse, where the data is prepared and optimized for analytical purposes. TARGIT supports both direct queries and upstream ETL processes to ensure data quality.

Depending on the version, TARGIT can be used flexibly in different IT infrastructures:

  • On-Premises: classic installation within the company network
  • Hybrid: combination of local operation and cloud services (e.g., Azure SQL, SharePoint Online)
  • Cloud: ideal for companies with a cloud-first strategy

Administration & Security

User management can be handled via Active Directory or Azure AD. Role and permission management ensures that each user only has access to the data relevant to them.

TARGIT supports the following:

  • Row-level security to restrict data at the row level
  • Object-based permissions (e.g., only specific reports are visible)
  • Audit logs for tracking user activities

The following system requirements are recommended for productive use of TARGIT:

  • Server: Windows Server 2019/2022, .NET Framework 4.8, current Microsoft SQL Server, optionally IIS for the web portal
  • Clients: Windows 10/11 or modern web browser (Edge, Chrome, Firefox), mobile app for iOS and Android

TARGIT can be operated on both physical hardware and virtual environments (e.g., Hyper‑V, VMware, Azure).

Advanced features & support

TARGIT offers numerous features for advanced analytics and automation scenarios:

  • Drill-down to document level for detailed KPI tracking
  • Storyboards for presenting KPIs as a visual report collection
  • Rule-based notifications using intelligent agents (e.g., when thresholds are exceeded)
  • Mobile access with optimized display for tablets and smartphones
  • Integration with SharePoint and Microsoft Dynamics CRM is possible
  • Data mashups for combining and analyzing data from different source systems
  • Dynamic time comparisons such as previous day, previous month, or previous year – configurable directly in the dashboard

As an experienced Microsoft and TARGIT partner, TSO-DATA provides comprehensive support for your BI environment:

  • Consulting on architecture and data models
  • Support with implementation, migration, and updates
  • Performance analysis and optimization of your BI environment
  • Ongoing support and custom extensions on request
  • Training and knowledge transfer for your IT and business departments

Get in touch with us!

In the field of business intelligence, we rely on the expertise and experience of our BI specialists. Do you have questions about TARGIT or individual features? Then fill out the contact form below or send an email directly to your contact person.

Jens Buermann

Sales Business Intelligence

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