Coming Soon: Version 6 of Open Source BI Helical Insight: Introduction of Canned reporting
                     Coming Soon: Version 6 of Open Source BI Helical Insight: 
Introduction of Canned reporting
Summary: Open Source BI Helical Insight to launch version 6.0 with powerful canned reporting 
module - offering alternative to SSRS, Crystal, Jasper and Oracle Reports
Hyderabad, India — June 2, 2025 — Helical Insight, the world's premier open-source Business 
Intelligence platform, is working on the launch of Helical Insight 6.0, featuring the groundbreaking 
Canned Reporting Module. This major release positions Helical Insight as the definitive modern 
alternative to legacy reporting platforms including SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services), Crystal 
Reports, Jasper Reports, Oracle Reports, and Pentaho Reports.
Addressing the Legacy Reporting Crisis
Organizations worldwide are grappling with many issues including increasingly obsolete 
reporting technologies, change in licensing conditions, no active support post M&A etc. 
Customers are looking for alternatives to Microsoft SSRS, crystal reports, Jasper reports, 
Oracle reports and Pentaho reports. These legacy platforms present significant challenges:
 Outdated Technology Stacks: Built on aging architectures incompatible with modern cloud 
environments
 Escalating Licensing Costs: Restrictive pricing models that penalize growth and scalability
 Limited Support: Reduced vendor investment in legacy product lines
 Security Vulnerabilities: Older platforms lack modern security frameworks
 Integration Challenges: Poor compatibility with contemporary data sources and APIs
Core Reporting Features:
 Pixel-Perfect Precision: Generate bank statements, salary slips, invoices, and regulatory 
reports with exact formatting control
 Advanced Pagination: Sophisticated page breaks, images, headers, footers, and multi-page 
document handling
 Dynamic Data Integration: Connect seamlessly to SQL databases, REST APIs, cloud data 
warehouses, and modern data lakes
 Professional Output Formats: Export to PDF, Excel, CSV, ODT, and print-ready formats
 Row-Level Security: User-based data access controls for sensitive financial and HR reports
 Embedding: Embed these reports into your product
Comprehensive BI Platform Beyond Legacy Limitations
Unlike single-purpose legacy reporting tools, Helical Insight 6.0 provides a complete 
business intelligence ecosystem:
Modern Dashboard Capabilities:
 Interactive dashboards with drill-down and drill-through functionality comparable to 
Tableau, Power BI, and QuickSight
 Real-time data visualization and self-service analytics
 Mobile-responsive design for modern workplace requirements
 Embedding and white labelling options for product based companie’s
Technical Excellence:
 Latest Java and Tomcat Integration: Enhanced performance, security, and scalability
 Cloud-Native Architecture: Deploy on AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or on-premises
 Open-Source Flexibility
 Enterprise Support Options: Professional services and support packages available
Total Cost of Ownership Advantage
Organizations migrating from legacy reporting platforms to Helical Insight 6.0 typically 
achieve:
 70-90% reduction in annual reporting software costs with Helical Insight flat pricing option
 Eliminated licensing complexity with transparent, usage-based pricing
 Reduced IT overhead through simplified deployment and maintenance
 Future-proof investment with guaranteed long-term support and development
Availability and Migration Support
Helical Insight 6.0 with the Canned Reporting Module will be available for download in July 
2025. The company offers comprehensive migration services including:
 Legacy Report Assessment: Detailed analysis of existing SSRS, Crystal Reports, and Jasper 
Reports implementations
 Professional Services: Expert consultation for complex enterprise migrations
 Training and Support: Comprehensive onboarding for development teams
About Helical Insight
Founded as the world's first open-source BI framework, Helical Insight has revolutionized 
business intelligence accessibility and affordability. Helical Insight empowers organizations 
to transform data into actionable insights without the constraints of traditional BI vendor 
limitations.
The platform's open-source foundation ensures transparency, security, and freedom from 
vendor lock-in while providing enterprise-grade capabilities that scale from small businesses 
to large corporations.
Ready to Migrate from Legacy Reporting?
Reach out for a preview of the newer version as well as a personalized migration assessment 
and discover how organizations are saving thousands annually while gaining superior 
reporting capabilities.
Visit: www.helicalinsight.com
Media Contact:
Nikhilesh Tiwari
Co-founder, Helical Insight
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +91-7893947676