Integrations templates can be used to retrieve data, views, or information from external systems.
WebCapture Integrations
These integrations access web services by using login credentials. They allow content to be displayed through a WebCapture app by logging into secure web platforms, fetching the necessary data, and then rendering it visually via screenshots that are regularly updated. This makes it possible to display dynamic content from platforms like PowerBi or Grafana that are otherwise restricted by authentication.
In the case of WebCapture integrations, they provide a seamless way to handle login-protected content. By utilizing login credentials and accessing restricted data on external platforms, this type of integration ensures that sensitive data can be displayed securely and efficiently. The content is refreshed periodically by capturing screenshots of the logged-in sessions and delivering these images to the display systems. This approach minimizes the need for direct user interaction while keeping the information current and easily accessible.
Data Integrations
These integrations retrieve data directly from an external service and enable this data to be presented using a data app. Data integrations typically access raw data, which can then be visualized or displayed in various formats on digital signage or dashboards. This method is useful for bringing in structured data from databases or other cloud services, where the focus is on displaying real-time or near-real-time metrics or reports.
For Data integrations, the focus is on retrieving live or batch data from external sources and presenting it in a structured, meaningful way. Data integrations are ideal for environments where numbers, statistics, or analytics need to be shown in real-time, such as in corporate dashboards, retail analytics, or operational control rooms. These integrations support the flow of data directly into data apps, allowing users to customize how the data is processed and displayed, whether it be in tables, charts, or other formats.
By combining WebCapture and Data integrations, Q-Play offers versatile solutions for businesses needing to display both visual and raw data from external systems, ensuring that the information is always up-to-date and accessible on various screens across the organization.
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