InsightSoftware: The $2M Mistake in Data Connector Development (And How a Development Kit Prevents It)

If you are exploring how to build a data connector or considering your options when no driver exists, this webinar will give you a clear path forward. Our product and engineering experts will show how companies are creating production-ready ODBC and JDBC drivers in days instead of months.

You will see a live demo of a working driver built from scratch that connects CSV files to Excel and Power BI, transforms non-SQL data into queryable tables, and handles real-time data processing at the driver level. We will also highlight case studies from security, financial, and defense sectors where teams replaced fragile REST APIs with reliable, enterprise-grade drivers.

Key Learning Points

• How a security-focused company built a custom SQL interceptor driver in only two days
• Case studies from financial and defense sectors processing high-frequency time-series data with real-time analytics
• Why enterprises choose custom drivers over REST APIs for legacy and proprietary systems
• Demo of building a working ODBC driver that integrates with Excel and Power BI
• Architectural best practices for driver development including error handling, query engines, metadata, and performance optimization

This session covers the steps, trade-offs, and best practices for building your own driver with Simba SDK, plus proven shortcuts that accelerate development. Whether you are a developer, architect, or product leader, you will walk away with a framework for making the right build vs. buy decision.