Harness Data from Multiple Sources in MVC Reports

April 12, 2024
Combining data from different sources in a report allows users to identify trends, connections, and root causes that would otherwise be invisible.

The ability to combine multiple data sources when creating a report is a critical aspect of modern data analytics and business intelligence. It allows for the creation of a holistic view by bringing together information from various databases, spreadsheets, or applications. Developers who integrate this into their reporting application enable their users to design reports that can be used to derive more accurate insights, make informed decisions, and identify trends or patterns that might not be evident when examining isolated data sets.

Several ASP.NET MVC report components allow you to combine multiple data sources, including:

  • DevExpress Reports (Multi-Platform) (part of DevExpress Reporting) enables seamless integration of various data sources via its federated data source.
  • ActiveReports.NET by MESCIUS is a complete reporting solution that supports ASP.NET MVC and allows you to mix several data sources in a single project.
  • FastReport .NET by Fast Reports is a full featured reporting library that is compatible with MVC and can be used to design reports that blend data from different sources.
  • List & Label Enterprise Reporting Edition by combit is an extensive reporting component suitable for ASP.NET MVC applications that facilitates the merging of multiple data sources.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our comparison of ASP.NET MVC report components.

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