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Leverage SSO Authentication in Report Management

August 16, 2024
Telerik Report Server 2024 Q3 adds support for Microsoft Entra ID authentication, providing single sign-on functionality for .NET.

Telerik Report Server is a comprehensive and flexible end-to-end solution for managing reports. Built with the Telerik Reporting library, it is a server-based Windows web application that provides centralized storage, organization, and previewing of reports, along with features for scheduling, delivery, and user management. Report Server can act as a standalone solution or be integrated within an application, allowing developers to create, manage, and distribute reports across multiple platforms including Blazor, Angular and Windows Forms.

The Telerik Report Server 2024 Q3 update (10.2.24.806) adds support for Microsoft Entra ID as an authentication method in .NET environments. Entra ID, formerly known as Azure Active Directory, is an identity and access management solution that can now be configured as a part of the Report Server for .NET authentication methods. This integration enables single sign-on (SSO) authentication, which eliminates the need for separate credentials and improves the user experience, whilst ensuring that access to report management is tightly controlled and aligns with the broader enterprise security policies.

To see a full list of what's new in 2024 Q3 (10.2.24.806), see our release notes.

Telerik Report Server is available as a perpetual license and is licensed per domain. Each domain license contains 15 Client Access Licenses and 1 year support and maintenance. See our Telerik Report Server licensing page for full details.

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Extend Data Analysis Reporting Capabilities in Vue.js

August 9, 2024
Reporting components that support calculated fields enhance reports by enabling more comprehensive and in-depth data analysis functionality.

Calculated fields are dynamic values derived from existing data within reporting components. They enable complex data manipulations, calculations, and transformations, providing enhanced data analysis capabilities. By creating new fields based on existing data, calculated fields offer flexibility and efficiency, allowing users to perform calculations, aggregations, and logical comparisons directly within the report. This empowers users to generate insights, visualize trends, and make data-driven decisions without requiring modifications to the underlying data source, ultimately improving report accuracy and usability.

Several Vue.js reporting components offer support for calculated fields:

  • ActiveReportsJS by MESCIUS is a reporting tool that facilitates the creation of dynamic reports in Vue.js and supports the creation of calculated fields for more detailed analysis.
  • DevExpress Reporting integrates with Vue.js and ships with several data shaping options, including calculated fields, to provide reporting applications with enhanced data analysis.
  • Stimulsoft Reports.JS allows you to create, edit, build, view, and export reports in Vue.js applications, offering users the ability to create virtual calculated data columns.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit Vue.js reporting components comparison.

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Reduce Server Load to Accelerate Data Processing

August 2, 2024
List & Label 29.003 adds advanced caching mechanisms to reduce server load and make data intensive operations faster and more responsive.

List & Label by combit is a software development toolkit that empowers developers to integrate comprehensive reporting functionalities into their desktop, web, and cloud applications. It offers features such as data binding, complex data visualization, and a user-friendly report designer, along with printing, exporting, and previewing capabilities. List & Label operates independently of programming languages and data sources, providing developers with the flexibility to design and deliver informative reports within their development environment.

The List & Label 29.003 service pack introduces multiple caching mechanisms to optimize performance during operations involving large data structures within the Web Designer. With these mechanisms, the system significantly reduces the frequency of resource-intensive web server requests, thereby decreasing the load on the server. This approach optimizes resource utilization by storing frequently accessed data in temporary storage, thus decreasing the need for repeated data retrieval from the server. The result is faster data processing and improved response times, which is especially beneficial when handling complex design scenarios that demand extensive data processing.

To see a full list of what's new in 29.003, see our release notes.

List & Label is licensed per developer and is available as a Perpetual License with a 12 month support and maintenance subscription. See our List & Label licensing page for full details.

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Connect to JSON for Dynamic Real-time Reporting

August 1, 2024
Leverage JSON data connectivity in .NET Core reporting controls for dynamic, adaptable, and real-time report generation.

JSON data connectivity in reporting controls enables seamless integration of dynamic, human-readable data into reports. By directly connecting to JSON data sources, developers can leverage the format's flexibility, ease of use, and ability to handle diverse data structures. This empowers creation of adaptable reports that can quickly consume and visualize data from various sources, such as APIs, databases, or cloud services. Real-time reporting and interactive dashboards become feasible as JSON's structure aligns well with modern data consumption patterns. Use cases include operational reporting, data exploration, and business intelligence applications where agile data integration is paramount.

Several .NET Core reporting controls offer JSON data connectivity including:

  • DevExpress Reporting connects directly to JSON data sources, simplifying report generation from web services and APIs.
  • ActiveReports.NET by MESCIUS offers built-in support for JSON data, enabling reports to consume data in this flexible format.
  • Telerik Reporting supports JSON data consumption, allowing reports to dynamically visualize data from diverse sources.
  • List & Label Enterprise Reporting Edition by combit integrates with JSON data, making reports adaptable to diverse data structures.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our .NET Core reporting controls comparison.

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Easily Change the Style of a Report

July 29, 2024
Themes allow users to change the styling of their reports, including color schemes and fonts, to maintain a consistent look and feel.

Reporting component themes provide a consistent visual style and branding across complex data visualizations. By offering pre-defined color palettes, typography, and layout options, themes streamline the design process and ensure reports align with overall application aesthetics. They enable rapid customization, allowing developers to create multiple themes for different report types or user preferences. Additionally, themes enhance user experience by improving readability and data perception, making complex information easier to understand. Use cases include creating branded reports, adapting to different screen sizes, and matching the look and feel of existing applications.

Several React reporting controls offer support for themes including:

  • DevExpress Reporting offers pre-defined themes and styles for rapid customization of report appearance.
  • ActiveReportsJS by MESCIUS allows for easy creation and application of custom report themes via JSON files.
  • Stimulsoft Reports.JS provides extensive theme customization for creating visually appealing reports aligned with your brand identity.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our React reporting controls comparison.

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