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Release Announcement: TimeXtender Version 6814.1

Written by Diksha Upadhyay | November 14, 2024

We are pleased to announce our latest release of TimeXtender version 6814.1, a significant update aimed at improving data integration and efficient management. These updates reflect our commitment to providing a scalable, efficient, and collaborative data management solution that meets the evolving needs of modern organizations.

TimeXtender Data Integration

 

End-to-end Support for Microsoft Fabric **Public Preview**

TimeXtender now supports end-to-end Microsoft Fabric integration, supporting both Fabric Storage for Prepare Instance and Fabric Semantic Models for Power BI endpoints. By automatically generating optimized Spark code in persistent Fabric notebooks, we create efficient delta parquet tables and shortcuts that eliminate redundant storage and accelerate data processing. This strategic enhancement supports essential extract and load capabilities through Simple Mode, empowering organizations to confidently explore and Microsoft Fabric. Read the Documentation 

 

Dynamics 365 Finance Adapter

TimeXtender's new Dynamics 365 Finance adapter revolutionizes how organizations access Dynamics data. This intelligent adapter works directly on your Synapse Link-imported delta parquet tables, eliminating redundant data and only creating new tables in the Prepare layer. With the added ability to filter companies and automatically apply option labels on every table, this new adapter is sure to streamline data preparation for Microsoft Dynamics more than ever. Read the Documentation.

New Parquet and OData Data Sources

TimeXtender expands its connectivity options with native support for Parquet files and OData feeds, enabling seamless integration of modern data formats and API-driven sources. These additions empower organizations to directly incorporate machine learning outputs stored in Parquet and connect to popular cloud services using OData, streamlining data acquisition while maintaining TimeXtender's robust governance and documentation capabilities. Read the Documentation.

Portal Instance Management Improvements

TimeXtender's redesigned portal interface delivers a more intuitive experience for managing instances in cards or lists. Also, in the migration page we've streamlined deployment workflows.


Redesigned Data Source Metadata Management

TimeXtender's new Metadata Manager transforms data source management by streamlining table selection and metadata synchronization, putting you in complete control of your data ingestion process. When migrating between data providers or servers, intelligent automatic mapping and conflict resolution maintain data infrastructure integrity while minimizing manual table remapping. The separated metadata import and synchronization workflow enables thorough change review, ensuring confident and precise updates to your data environment. Read the Documentation.

 

Orchestration & Data Quality

 

Improved Workflow in Orchestration

TimeXtender's enhanced orchestration capabilities now automatically surface Data Integration tasks and packages, complete with auto-generated process maps. This seamless integration eliminates the need for Data Integration "Jobs", streamlining workflow management and providing clear visibility into your entire data pipeline from source to destination. Read the Documentation.


Time Zone Configuration

TimeXtender’s new time zone management enables precise scheduling of tasks and workflows in local time zones, automatically adjusting for daylight savings and ensuring global teams maintain synchronized data operations across regions. Read the Documentation. 

Cloud Cost Optimization

The new Cloud Optimization Package in TimeXtender Orchestration can be easily configured to scale VMs and databases up and down at strategic points in your process. Maximize cost efficiency and performance, ensuring you only pay for resources when they’re needed while maintaining processing speed. Read the Documentation

 

Read the Full Release Notes

For a detailed breakdown of all the updates and enhancements included in this release, please refer to the complete release notes available on our community page.

 

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