Dream Report | Historian & Reporting

Award-Winning Industrial Automation Reporting Software from Ocean Data Systems.

The Platform for Industrial Data Analysis

Dream Report^TM enables easy connectivity to automation systems and equipment (e.g., in buildings, factories, etc.), with over 140+ different data interface drivers. Dream Report collects and archives real-time information and accesses open or proprietary archives and databases, generating and distributing professional reports. The solution delivers secure web-based report management via the Dream Report Web Portal, enabling users to easily view or generate reports or build interactive dashboards anywhere at anytime - including mobile.

Dream Reports has advanced reporting capabilities and visualization such as Electronic Signatures, Batch Cluster Reports, Web Clusters - enabling defined analytics to be displayed in third party web pages or 'Slideshow' which displays a sequence of Reports in a loop, useful for stakeholder presentations.

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Key Functions

1. Data Collection & Logging

Dream Report platform can collect and log data from over 130 different interface drivers, including multiple real-time and historian sources. It uses OPC, OLE and ODBC standards to connect and collect Data from different suppliers. Moreover, ODS develops custom drivers to leverage native history from SCADA systems, DCS, RTU and more.

2. Data Extraction & Analysis

The software allows users to aggregate and analyze data from multiple sources, providing meaningful insights through calculations, trend analysis displays, and KPI monitoring. It supports the creation of custom formulas and statistical evaluations.

3. Report & Dashboard Design

Dream Report's intuitive drag-and-drop report designer, coupled with a pre-configured library of objects such as charts, tables and KPI's enables a user to easily create reports, without the need for programming skills.

4. Access, Generation & Distribution

Dream Reports provides a real-time, secure web-based reporting dashboard.

Dream Report enables the automatic creation and distribution of reports based on a predefined schedule, specific events, or on-demand requests. Reports can be exported in various formats, including PDF, Excel, and HTML, ensuring flexibility and ease of use.

5. Compliance

The software supports industry standards such as FDA 21 CFR Part 11, ISO, and GAMP, ensuring compliance for regulated industries. It also provides data archiving and security features for easy auditability and traceability.

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Catapult Software is a New Zealand software developer for HMI/SCADA solutions. We strive to deliver value-add software solutions and excellent customer services to Proficy software customers in our own backyard and around the world. Since 1991, we have enabled electricity, water, oil & gas utilities, industrial and manufacturing clients around the world to improve the management of essential services and equipment.