Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most common questions about the TIMi Suite, its architecture, deployment options and use cases.
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General Questions
What is TIMi?
TIMi is a high-performance analytics platform designed to cover the complete data lifecycle, from data preparation and integration to predictive modeling, segmentation and visualization. The TIMi Suite includes Anatella, Modeler, Stardust, Kibella and MARVIM.
Who is TIMi designed for?
TIMi is designed for organizations and data teams that need to process, analyze and extract value from large or complex datasets without relying on heavy infrastructure.
What products are included in the TIMi Suite?
The TIMi Suite brings together specialized tools for data integration, predictive modeling, segmentation, visualization and advanced analytics. Explore the TIMi Suite to discover each product.
Do I need programming skills to use TIMi?
No. TIMi provides visual interfaces that allow many data preparation, analytics and modeling tasks to be performed without writing code.
Can I try TIMi before purchasing a license?
Yes. You can download TIMi and request an activation key to evaluate the platform before choosing a license. Visit the Download Free Trial page to get started.
Platform & Technology
What makes TIMi different from other analytics platforms?
TIMi combines data preparation, advanced analytics, predictive modeling, segmentation and visualization within a high-performance ecosystem designed to work efficiently on standard hardware.
How does TIMi handle large datasets?
TIMi’s engine is developed in C and Assembly to minimize abstraction layers and make efficient use of the processor and available hardware resources.
What is Anatella used for?
Anatella is TIMi’s data preparation and ETL solution. It allows users to connect, transform, process and automate data workflows at scale. Visit the Anatella page or Anatella Support Center for more information.
What is TIMi Modeler used for?
Modeler is TIMi’s predictive analytics and AutoML solution, designed to help users build and evaluate predictive models through a visual interface.
How do the different TIMi products work together?
Each product addresses a specific part of the analytics workflow. Anatella prepares and processes data, Modeler builds predictive models, Stardust supports segmentation and exploration, and Kibella provides data visualization and BI capabilities.
Deployment & Infrastructure
Can TIMi be deployed on-premise?
Yes. TIMi can run within your own infrastructure, allowing your organization to retain control over its data and computing environment.
Can TIMi run in the cloud?
Yes. TIMi supports different infrastructure configurations depending on your requirements, including cloud and server-based deployments.
Does TIMi require a large computing cluster?
TIMi is designed to process large volumes of data efficiently without requiring complex distributed infrastructure or large computing clusters.
Can TIMi run on a standard laptop or PC?
Yes. Several TIMi packages can run directly on a laptop or PC. Server-based packages are also available for more demanding deployments.
Which deployment option should I choose?
The appropriate configuration depends on your data volumes, infrastructure, number of users and analytics requirements. Contact Sales or Request a Demo to discuss your deployment.
Security & Compliance
Where is my data stored when using TIMi?
TIMi can operate directly within your organization’s infrastructure, allowing you to maintain control over where your data is stored and processed.
Does TIMi support data sovereignty requirements?
Yes. Data sovereignty is a core part of TIMi’s approach. On-premise and controlled infrastructure deployments can help organizations keep sensitive data within their chosen environment.
Is TIMi GDPR compliant?
TIMi is designed to support organizations operating under GDPR requirements, particularly through deployment options that provide control over data storage and processing.
Can TIMi be used in sensitive or regulated environments?
TIMi’s deployment flexibility and data sovereignty approach make it suitable for organizations with strict infrastructure and data-control requirements. Specific regulatory requirements should be assessed for each deployment.
Does TIMi send my data to an external cloud service?
Not necessarily. TIMi can be deployed within your own infrastructure, so analytics workflows can be executed without transferring your datasets to an external analytics platform.
Support & Learning
Where can I find TIMi documentation?
Documentation and technical resources for the different TIMi products are available in the Support Center.
Does TIMi provide training?
Yes. Training sessions are available upon request and are billed separately. Training can cover Anatella, Modeler and Stardust at basic or advanced levels.
Where can I learn about data analytics concepts?
The TIMi Academy provides educational content covering topics such as ETL, data warehousing, BI, segmentation and predictive analytics.
What support options are available?
TIMi provides documentation, online help and community resources, with additional support services depending on your support level. Visit the Support Center for product-specific resources.
How can I contact technical support?
For issues that cannot be resolved through the documentation, you can contact the TIMi team through the Technical Support page.
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