Adding a Data Provider
Choosing a provider type
The first step in the Data Provider Wizard is selecting the type of provider that will supply real-time data to your presentation.
Steps to Select a Provider Type
- Open the Data Provider Wizard
- Follow the instructions in Adding a Data Provider
- Choose a Provider Type
- Click Next to proceed with configuration
- Complete the Data Provider Wizard
Available Provider Types
Each provider type connects to a specific data source.
| Provider Type | Description |
|---|---|
| .NET Framework | Connects to data sources using Microsoft .NET. |
| Bluefox | Retrieves content from Bluefox. |
| Cognimatics | Retrieves audience measurement data from Cognimatics. |
| Connects to Facebook data feeds. | |
| Flickr Feed | Retrieves images from Flickr. |
| Folder Content | Retrieves files from a local folder. |
| FTP Folder | Connects to an FTP directory to retrieve files. |
| Generic ODBC | Connects to a data source using an ODBC driver. |
| Generic OLEDB | Connects to a data source using an OLEDB driver. |
| Google Calendar Feed | Connects to Google Calendar events. |
| Google+ Feed | Retrieves Google+ data. |
| Intel AIM | Retrieves facial recognition data from Intel AIM. |
| Instagram Feed | Retrieves images from Instagram. |
| JSON Feed | Connects to an online JSON feed. |
| JSON File | Retrieves JSON data from a local file. |
| Microsoft Access | Connects to a Microsoft Access database. |
| Microsoft Excel | Retrieves data from an Excel spreadsheet. |
| Microsoft Exchange Server | Connects to Microsoft Exchange. |
| Microsoft SQL Server | Connects to SQL Server databases, views, or stored procedures. |
| Microsoft SQL Server CE | Connects to SQL Server Compact Edition databases. |
| Media RSS Feed | Retrieves data from a Media RSS source. |
| Media RSS File | Retrieves Media RSS content from a local file. |
| Newmarket Delphi Feed | Connects to Newmarket Delphi. |
| OData | Connects to an Open Data Protocol data source. |
| Office 365 Exchange | Connects to Microsoft Exchange Online. |
| Office 365 Excel | Connects to an Excel spreadsheet stored in Office 365. |
| Open Office | Connects to an Open Office Calc file. |
| PADS4 Viewer Connections | Retrieves the status of all PADS4 Viewers. |
| PADS4FIDS | Connects to the PADS4 Flight Information Display System (FIDS). |
| Picasa Feed | Retrieves images from Picasa. |
| PostgreSQL | Connects to a PostgreSQL database. |
| Quividi Feed | Retrieves audience measurement data from Quividi. |
| Seenspire | Retrieves content from Seenspire. |
| Static Table | Uses an embedded table inside your presentation. |
| SQL Server Database | Connects to a SQL Server database. |
| SQL Server CE Database | Connects to a SQL Server Compact Edition database. |
| Text Feed | Retrieves data from a text-based web feed. |
| Text File | Retrieves plain text data from a local file. |
| Twitter Feed | Connects to Twitter for real-time posts. |
| RSS Feed | Retrieves RSS content from the web. |
| RSS File | Retrieves RSS data from a local file. |
| SOAP Web Service | Connects to a SOAP-based web service. |
| WMI Class | Retrieves Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) data. |
| XML Feed | Retrieves XML data from the internet. |
| XML File | Retrieves XML data from a local file. |
| YouTube Feed | Connects to YouTube for video retrieval. |
Next Steps
- Click Next to continue the Data Provider Wizard
- Follow the steps in Configuring Connection Settings
Additional Notes
- The provider type you select determines the next configuration steps
- Some provider types require additional drivers (e.g., ODBC, OLEDB, OData)