Zoho Analytics update Summer 2023

Our Zoho Analytics update Summer 2023 announces a set of exciting new features that have been recently launched. Their goal is to continually improve your business intelligence and analytics experience, and these enhancements are designed to do just that. We kindly ask you to take a moment to explore these updates and share your valuable feedback with us.

Advanced Analytics for ShipStation

Zoho have just released the highly anticipated Advanced Analytics connector for ShipStation. This new connector is designed to provide you with a comprehensive suite of features. Features that will revolutionise your order and shipping management data analysis.

Business Benefits of Advanced Analytics for ShipStation:

Actionable Insights

The Advanced Analytics connector offers over 50 meticulously curated reports and dashboards. These powerful tools provide deep insights into your order and shipping data, allowing you to gain a deeper understanding of your business operations. By leveraging these insights, you can make data-driven decisions that propel your business forward.

Streamlined Order Tracking

Tracking product order patterns has never been easier. With the Advanced Analytics connector, you can effortlessly monitor and analyse your product order data. This visibility enables you to identify trends, optimise inventory management, and ensure efficient order fulfilment, ultimately enhancing your operational efficiency.

Customer Behaviour Analysis

Understanding your customers is crucial for any SMB. Our connector empowers you to observe customer behaviour patterns, giving you valuable insights into their preferences and buying habits. With this information, you can personalise your marketing efforts, improve customer satisfaction, and drive customer loyalty.

Shipment Monitoring and Cost Control

Efficient shipment management is vital to any business that deals with logistics. The Advanced Analytics connector enables you to monitor shipment activities and costs effectively. By gaining visibility into your shipping data, you can identify areas of improvement, optimise shipping processes, and reduce costs, thus maximising your profitability.

We are confident that the Advanced Analytics connector for ShipStation will be a game-changer for your business. It will help you enhance operational efficiency, make informed decisions backed by data, and ultimately drive growth and success. Click here to learn more.

Display Aggregate Data as Row in Pivot View

You can now add aggregate data either as rows or as columns, providing you with greater flexibility in presenting and analysing your data. This enhancement opens up new possibilities for layout and ensures a clear and comprehensive presentation of your valuable data.

Business Benefits of displaying Aggregate Data as Row in Pivot View:

Enhanced Data Visualisation

With the ability to add aggregate data as rows or columns, you have more control over how your data is presented visually. This feature allows you to customise the layout of your pivot tables to best suit your needs, providing a clear and concise view of your data. By presenting your data in a visually appealing manner, you can easily identify trends, patterns, and insights that are crucial for making informed business decisions.

Improved Data Analysis

The option to add aggregate data in different formats enables more comprehensive data analysis. Whether you choose to display aggregates as rows or columns, you can delve deeper into your data to gain a better understanding of key metrics and performance indicators. This enhanced analysis capability empowers you to uncover valuable insights and make data-driven decisions that drive business growth.

Streamlined Reporting

The clear presentation of your data using Zoho Analytics’ aggregate data feature simplifies reporting processes. Whether you’re sharing reports with stakeholders or preparing presentations for internal discussions, this update ensures that your data is easily understood and effectively communicated. Streamlined reporting saves you time and effort, allowing you to focus on the analysis and interpretation of your data.

Data-Driven Decision Making

By presenting your data in a clear and organised manner, you can confidently make data-driven decisions. The ability to lay out your pivot tables in different formats provides a comprehensive overview of your data, enabling you to identify trends, outliers, and opportunities. This empowers you to make informed decisions backed by reliable data, improving your business strategies and outcomes.

We believe that the option to add aggregate data as rows or columns in Zoho Analytics will significantly enhance your data presentation and analysis capabilities. We encourage you to explore this update and leverage its benefits for your business. Click here to learn more.

Restore Deleted Views from Dashboard

Zoho have enhanced the way you handle deleted views from your dashboards. Now, if a view that is part of a dashboard is accidentally deleted, you have the power to choose whether to restore it or remove it from the dashboard altogether. This enhancement gives you more control over your dashboard management and ensures a seamless user experience.

Business Benefits of restoring deleted views from Dashboard:

Maintain Dashboard Integrity

Accidentally deleting a view from a dashboard can disrupt your data presentation and impact your business insights. With our latest update, you have the ability to restore deleted views, preserving the integrity of your dashboards. This ensures that your data remains accurate and up-to-date, enabling you to make informed decisions based on reliable information.

Streamlined Dashboard Management

Managing dashboards becomes more efficient and effortless with this enhancement. Instead of struggling to recreate a deleted view, you can simply restore it with a few clicks. Alternatively, if the view is no longer relevant, you can easily remove it from the dashboard. This streamlined dashboard management saves you time and effort, allowing you to focus on analysing data and deriving meaningful insights.

Enhanced User Experience

Providing a seamless user experience is crucial for effective data visualisation and analysis. By giving you the option to restore or remove deleted views, we ensure that your dashboards remain organised and tailored to your needs. This enhancement enhances user satisfaction, as you have full control over the content and layout of your dashboards, resulting in a more productive and user-friendly experience.

Data Consistency and Accuracy

Deleted views on dashboards can lead to inconsistencies and errors in data analysis. By offering the choice to restore or remove these views, we help you maintain data consistency and accuracy. This ensures that your business decisions are based on reliable information, eliminating any potential risks or inaccuracies that may arise from missing or incorrect data.

We are confident that the enhanced ways to handle deleted views in Zoho Analytics will significantly benefit your dashboard management and data analysis processes. We encourage you to explore this update and leverage its advantages to optimise your business insights. Click here to learn more.

Extended Data Import Sources

Zoho have expanded data import options to include two powerful sources: Cosmos DB and Intranet URLs. These additions give you even more flexibility in importing data into Zoho Analytics, unlocking new possibilities for data analysis and driving valuable business insights.

Business Benefits of extended Data Import sources:

Seamless Integration with Cosmos DB

With the new data import option from Cosmos DB, you can effortlessly import data from this powerful NoSQL database service. This integration enables you to seamlessly analyse and visualise data stored in Cosmos DB within the familiar environment of Zoho Analytics. By consolidating your data from various sources, you can gain a holistic view of your business operations and make informed decisions based on comprehensive insights.

Intranet Data Import

We understand the importance of leveraging data stored in your organisation’s intranet. That’s why we have extended our data import capabilities to include CSV, TSV, JSON, and XML files available in your intranet. This enhancement allows you to extract valuable information from these file formats and bring them into Zoho Analytics for deeper analysis. By tapping into your intranet data, you can uncover hidden trends, identify opportunities, and enhance your overall business performance.

Enhanced Data Analysis

By expanding the data import options, we empower you to perform more extensive and accurate data analysis in Zoho Analytics. Whether you are importing data from Cosmos DB or intranet URLs, you can leverage the full potential of our analytics platform to derive meaningful insights. This enhanced data analysis capability enables you to make informed decisions, identify growth opportunities, and optimise your business strategies.

Increased Data Accessibility

With the inclusion of Cosmos DB and Intranet URL imports, we are making it easier for you to access and utilise your data in Zoho Analytics. By centralising your data sources, you eliminate silos and gain a unified view of your information. This accessibility enhances collaboration, facilitates data-driven decision-making, and fosters a more productive and agile business environment.

We are confident that the extended data import options in Zoho Analytics will significantly enhance your data analysis capabilities and provide valuable business benefits. We encourage you to explore these new sources and leverage them to uncover actionable insights for your SMB.

Permalink Support for Data Source Page

Zoho have introduced a new feature that enables you to generate a Permalink for the Data Source page. This Permalink provides a direct link to the Data Source page of your connectors, allowing you to conveniently check the last data sync status of your business app connectors.

Business benefits of permalink support for Data Source page:

Quick Data Sync Status Checks

With the ability to generate a Permalink for the Data Source page, you can easily monitor the last data sync status of your connectors. This feature eliminates the need for manual navigation through multiple pages, providing a direct and time-saving way to check the synchronisation status. By staying up-to-date on your data sync, you can ensure the accuracy and reliability of your analytics reports and make informed business decisions based on the latest information.

Improved Connector Management

The Permalink feature enhances the management of your Advanced Analytics connectors. By having a direct link to the Data Source page, you can efficiently access and review the sync status of your connectors. This improved management capability helps you identify any issues or delays in data synchronisation, allowing you to take prompt action and maintain the smooth operation of your analytics workflows.

Enhanced Data Integrity

Monitoring the data sync status is crucial for maintaining data integrity and ensuring the quality of your analytics reports. The Permalink for the Data Source page enables you to stay vigilant and address any potential data synchronisation issues promptly. By ensuring consistent and reliable data updates, you can trust the accuracy of your analysis and make data-driven decisions with confidence.

Streamlined Analytics Workflow

The Permalink feature streamlines your analytics workflow by providing a direct link to the Data Source page of your connectors. This saves you valuable time and effort, enabling you to focus on analysing and interpreting your data rather than navigating through multiple pages. A streamlined workflow boosts productivity and allows you to extract actionable insights more efficiently, driving better business outcomes.

We are confident that the Permalink feature for the Data Source page in Zoho Advanced Analytics connectors will significantly benefit your connector management and data analysis processes. We encourage you to utilise this feature and leverage its advantages to optimise your analytics workflows. Click here to learn more.

Enhancement for White Label Home Page

We are delighted to announce an exciting update for the White Label portal in Zoho! We have revamped the user interface of the Home page, resulting in a fresh and enhanced appearance for your portal. This update not only improves the visual appeal of your portal but also brings valuable business benefits.

Business benefits of enhancing White Label home page:

Professional Branding

The revamped user interface of the Home page allows you to present your brand in a more professional and polished manner. With a visually appealing portal, you can create a lasting impression on your customers and stakeholders. A well-designed and branded portal enhances your company’s credibility and professionalism, strengthening your overall brand identity.

Engaging User Experience

The appearance of your portal plays a crucial role in providing a positive user experience. The revamped user interface creates an engaging and intuitive environment for your users. With a visually pleasing Home page, your customers will find it easier to navigate, locate desired information, and interact with your products or services. This enhanced user experience contributes to higher customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Customisation and Personalisation

The revamped user interface offers increased customisation options for your White Label portal. You can tailor the appearance and layout to align with your branding and visual preferences. This level of customisation allows you to create a unique and personalised portal that resonates with your target audience. By providing a tailored experience, you can strengthen customer engagement and drive customer loyalty.

Competitive Advantage

A visually appealing and well-designed portal gives you a competitive edge in the market. It sets you apart from competitors by showcasing your commitment to delivering a seamless and user-friendly experience. A professional and polished portal not only attracts potential customers but also instills confidence in your existing customer base. This competitive advantage can lead to increased customer acquisition, retention, and ultimately, business growth.

We are confident that the revamped user interface of the White Label portal in Zoho will significantly enhance the appearance and user experience of your portal. We encourage you to explore the customisation options and leverage this update to reinforce your brand image and provide an engaging platform for your customers. Click here to learn more about White Label.


Stay tuned for more updates as Zoho continue to refine the Zoho Analytic offering to meet the evolving needs of SMBs like yours. See you in August for more product updates!

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