Self-serve for the business, control for IT
IT teams are rightly cautious about giving business users direct access to data. EQQ is designed so the business can serve itself while IT keeps full control - access is governed, the connection is secure, and there’s no risky direct querying of production systems.
The result: fewer ad-hoc report requests landing in IT’s queue, and a safe, governed path for everyone else to get the answers they need.
The concerns EQQ is built around
- Security & governance - access must be controlled, role-appropriate, and auditable.
- Integration - new tools should fit the existing technology stack, not fight it.
- Maintenance burden - nobody wants another system that needs constant attention.
- Report-request overload - IT shouldn’t have to be the company’s report factory.
How EQQ fits your infrastructure
EQQ is a web-based application that connects to your database through governed SQL views - never by exposing raw production tables to end users. Your IT staff validate it and specify a few technical details for a quick installation.
- Connects securely to your database, with access configured by your team.
- Reads through SQL views that define exactly what each user can see.
- Deploys into your existing environment with minimal footprint.
- Stays low-maintenance - a modern browser application, not another system to babysit.
Built to keep IT in control
Secure connection
EQQ connects to your database with controlled, configured access.
Governed access
SQL views define exactly what each user is allowed to see.
Low maintenance
A modern, web-based app that stays out of the way.
Frees up IT
The business self-serves, so ad-hoc report requests drop.
Frequently asked questions
What is EQQ?
Ewarenow Quick Query (EQQ) is a browser application for knowledge workers and managers to get on-demand information quickly and easily from their business database without needing technical software knowledge. EQQ® is a registered trademark of Ewarenow LLC.
How quickly can we implement EQQ?
Most businesses are up and running with EQQ within days, not months. Our streamlined implementation process ensures you start seeing value quickly.
Do we need specialized IT skills?
No. EQQ is designed for business users, with no technical expertise required. Your IT team only needs to assist with the initial database connection setup.