Abstract: A portable device for automating data analytics includes a configurator module, wherein the configurator module when plugged into a client device enables a user of the client device to configure a plurality of parameters. The portable device further includes a Rapid Operational Visibility (ROVi) engine for automating data analysis. The ROVi engine performs automating data capture from a plurality of data sources based on configured parameters. Further, the ROVi engine creates a data model automatically. The ROVi engine automates creation of interfaces, automates generation of a semantic layer, and enables the user to create customized analytical reports.

Abstract: Described is a method and system for producing and displaying a required analytical report based on user-determined rule-set, selectively including contextual information that is specifically linked to the analytical report. Certain report-attributes, e.g., role ID, subscriber ID, and report ID/what-if ID, which are characteristic of the required report, are inputted into a user's system/framework to obtain outputs specific to the required analytical report by narrowing down/filtering the selection from available contextual information to obtain specific contextual information used for selective display. The method includes specific steps to use filter/narrow-down choices, considering what-if and different possible scenarios. The method can be part of commercial software that is tailored to the user's requirements and sold as a package.