In this chapter, we have looked at some optional Spotfire components. Most are unlikely to be universally deployed, although we've seen that one of them, TERR, assuming you have Spotfire v5.0 or later, is actually available to all users of the professional client. TERR is definitely worth a look, if only to use the built-in advanced analytics tools, and if you have any interest in predictive analytics then TERR is a must.

We saw how JavaScript can extend the functionality of text areas. If you want to deliver clear and personalized KPIs to your mobile user community, then we've seen how easy it can be to get up and running with TIBCO Spotfire Mobile Metrics.

For those interested in the analysis and monitoring of complex data streams in real time, the event analytics bundle, incorporating StreamBase, offers a powerful and sophisticated solution. This chapter should also have given you a good appreciation for the breadth of Spotfire's data modeling and connectivity capability. With just...