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Learn commonly referenced terms and phrases used in Data & Artificial Intelligence Glossary Learn commonly referenced terms and phrases used in Data & Artificial Intelligence API (Application Programming Interface) API (Application Programming Interface) Application Programming Interface. In software, this term refers to a way of programmatically interacting with a the software, without the use of a user-interface built for humans. App App The app is what we call the main Interloop web application, this is the part you log in to, and where you can view and configure your organization's Connections, Jobs, Datasets, Monitors, & more. Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence Computer systems able to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, and translation between languages. Business Intelligence (BI) Business Intelligence (BI) Business intelligence (BI) leverages software and services to transform data into actionable insights that inform an organization’s business decisions. CDN CDN Content Delivery Network. CDN's are a network of servers which make downloading files faster for end users by placing them all around the world to reduce latency and transfer time over the internet. Connection Connection A connection refers to the link between Interloop and an Operational System or Database. Interloop can either pull data from a Connection into the data engine or can sync data back out into a connection. Data Lakehouse Data Lakehouse A data lakehouse is a new, open data management architecture that combines the flexibility, cost-efficiency, and scale of data lakes with the data management and ACID transactions of data warehouses, enabling business intelligence (BI) and machine learning (ML) on all data. Data Pipeline Data Pipeline A data pipeline is a series of data processing steps that moves data from one place to another. In Interloop an Ingestion or Sync Job would be synonymous with a Data Pipeline in other tools. ELT (Extract Load Transform) ELT (Extract Load Transform) Extract Load Transform. This is a similar but slightly different approach from ETL in which data is extracted from a source system, loaded into a central repository, and then later transformed on demand as needed. Ingestion Ingestion The act of retrieving or fetching data from a Connection. Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) A SQL-based API created by Sun Microsystems to enable Java applications to use SQL for database access. A JDBC Source is one that supports JDBC connectivity. The JDBC driver for that data source and the URL format is required to set up the connection. JSON JSON JSON, or Javascript Object Notation, is a convenient format for storing structured data. OAuth OAuth An open standard for authorization that allows applications or websites limited access to resources hosted by other apps and websites on behalf of the user without sharing the user’s password. Rate Limits Rate Limits The limits imposed by an API vendor, such as Intercom, HubSpot, on the number of API requests sent to their public APIs. Reverse ETL Reverse ETL Reverse ETL is the process of sending data residing in your data lakehouse to various downstream operational tools. This includes various SaaS marketing, analytics, sales, and customer support tools. SaaS (Software as a Service) SaaS (Software as a Service) A software distribution model where the application is hosted by a company on its servers and is accessed by clients via the internet by paying a subscription fee. For example, Salesforce. Schema Schema A schema refers to the design of a database, including which fields are currently configured, what data types of stored in these fields. If you were to think of a database as a spreadsheet with columns and rows, the schedule would be the first row that defines the field names, plus the data types and formatting rules for each column. SDK (Software Development Kit) SDK (Software Development Kit) Software Development Kit. This is combination of libraries and tooling that can make it easier for developers to interact with the Interloop API. Service Account Service Account A service account is a login that is used with a team or a system rather than an actual individual. Often when connecting to operational systems, it can be helpful to setup a service account rather than using the login credentials of an existing user. SQL SQL Structured Query Language. The standard language for querying and retrieving information for analysis. SQL can be used to query raw data, group data, aggregate data and much more. For instance to query all leads that with the persona of "Rational Ray" would translate to the following in SQL: select * from leads where persona equals 'Relational Ray' Transformation Transformation The process of changing the format and structure of data. Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) A UUID is a unique string that can be used to identify a particular record. Warehouse Warehouse A place to store the data accumulated from a wide range of heterogeneous Sources, generally used for data analysis and reporting. For example, Microsoft Azure, Amazon Redshift, Google BigQuery or Snowflake. Interloop has both Data Lake & Data Warehouse capabilities baked in.

Content Delivery Network. CDN's are a network of servers which make downloading files faster for end users by placing them all around the world to reduce latency and transfer time over the internet. CDN Content Delivery Network. CDN's are a network of servers which make downloading files faster for end users by placing them all around the world to reduce latency and transfer time over the internet. Ready To Get Started? You're one small step from starting your data-driven journey. LOOP ME IN

A UUID is a unique string that can be used to identify a particular record. Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) A UUID is a unique string that can be used to identify a particular record. Ready To Get Started? You're one small step from starting your data-driven journey. LOOP ME IN

Extract Load Transform. This is a similar but slightly different approach from ETL in which data is extracted from a source system, loaded into a central repository, and then later transformed on demand as needed. ELT (Extract Load Transform) Extract Load Transform. This is a similar but slightly different approach from ETL in which data is extracted from a source system, loaded into a central repository, and then later transformed on demand as needed. Ready To Get Started? You're one small step from starting your data-driven journey. LOOP ME IN

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At Interloop, security and privacy are top priorities. We ensure security in every step of our product development and implementation processes as well as with our employee protocol. Security Is Our Priority Customer trust and data security are central to everything we do at Interloop. From the way we build our products, to the way we think about our customers data. Find out how we keep your data secure. Have a Questions? We've got answers. Reach out to security@interloopdata.com with with any questions or concerns. End-To-End Encryption All data access & storage is encrypted in motion and at rest. Our data pipelines are fully encrypted and securely transferred. We leverage Role Based and Row Based Access controls to ensure only the right individuals have access to the data they need. Access Control As a Microsoft Partner, our infrastructure is hosted in Azure which leverages enterprise grade infrastructure & security practices. Backed By Azure Fabrics End-to-End analytics platform in turn follows best practices - see more about their security parameters here. Fueled By Fabric

A data pipeline is a series of data processing steps that moves data from one place to another. In Interloop an Ingestion or Sync Job would be synonymous with a Data Pipeline in other tools. Data Pipeline A data pipeline is a series of data processing steps that moves data from one place to another. In Interloop an Ingestion or Sync Job would be synonymous with a Data Pipeline in other tools. Ready To Get Started? You're one small step from starting your data-driven journey. LOOP ME IN

The act of retrieving or fetching data from a Connection. Ingestion The act of retrieving or fetching data from a Connection. Ready To Get Started? You're one small step from starting your data-driven journey. LOOP ME IN

Interloop® is thrilled to launch the private preview of Mission Control, a powerful new Data Operations platform that enables organizations to extend Microsoft Fabric like never before. With Mission Control, go from reactive to proactive by detecting problems early and solving them fast. This means you can spend less time fixing broken things and more time on what matters. Want to get looped in? Get on the Private Preview waiting list today! INTRODUCING MISSION CONTROL The DataOps Platform for Microsoft Fabric Interloop® is thrilled to launch the private preview of Mission Control, a powerful new Data Operations platform that enables organizations to extend Microsoft Fabric like never before. MISSION CONTROL Less Time Fixing Broken Things, More Time on What Matters Interloop Mission Control enables data teams to connect Microsoft Fabric with the rest of their data stack to gain unprecedented visibility into their data infrastructure. With Mission Control, go from reactive to proactive by detecting problems early and solving them fast. First name* Last name* Email* Company name* Are you currently on Microsoft Fabric?* Which systems are you looking to unify?* Add Me To Wait List Why Mission Control? CONNECT Sync data from 500+ sources instantly, creating a clear, unified signal across your data landscape. MONITOR Detect and manage incidents before they become issues, using proactive monitoring that keeps your data on track. MANAGE Receive & respond to feedback while documenting the strategic decisions that are made when building solutions. EXPLORE Enable self-service insights for non-technical teams, putting them directly on the radar of key data insights SHARE Distribute datasets and dashboards effortlessly, amplifying your data signal across the entire organization. Ready to take Microsoft Fabric to the next level? Mission Control empowers growth minded companies to accelerate time-to-solution, lighten data engineering workload, and stay focused on the things that matter. Be one of the first to explore Mission Control’s capabilities — join our waitlist today. LOOP ME IN Microsoft Fabric + Mission Control = The Complete Intelligence Solution Mission Control provides the enhanced capabilities your data team has been waiting for. Designed to complement Microsoft Fabric, it serves as a command center that reduces the time, cost, and complexity of data management. With no code pipelines, proactive alerts, and self-service analytics, Mission Control helps organizations build unique solutions, faster. LOOP ME IN

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