Tencent Cloud Business Intelligence (BI) is billed based on the usage of its services. The billing model typically includes charges for data processing, report generation, and user access.
Data Processing: This involves the cost associated with processing large volumes of data. The more data you process, the higher the cost. For example, if you are analyzing sales data from multiple regions, the amount of data processed will impact your bill.
Report Generation: Generating reports can also incur costs, especially if you are creating complex reports with multiple visualizations and data sources. The frequency and complexity of reports affect the overall charge.
User Access: The number of users accessing the BI platform can influence billing. Some platforms offer tiered pricing based on the number of users, where more users mean higher costs.
For instance, if a company uses Tencent Cloud BI to analyze customer behavior data, they might incur charges for the data processed during the analysis, the reports generated for monthly reviews, and the number of employees who need access to the platform.
To manage costs effectively, it's advisable to monitor usage and optimize queries and reports. Tencent Cloud provides tools for monitoring usage and setting budgets to help control expenses.