察言观数

察言观数, marketed internationally as AskTable, is an Enterprise-grade table Agent platform built around a simple premise: business people should be able to ask questions of their own data in everyday language and get reliable answers without wAIting on a data team. Rather than replacing existing data sources, it sits as an AI layer between users and the databases, spreadsheets, and business systems an organization already runs.

What it does

The platform interprets a natural-language or voice request, translates it into a structured query or spreadsheet Operation, executes it against the connected source, and returns results — often with auto-generated charts. The company emphASIzes that it generates executable commands rather than free-form text, which reduces the risk of fabricated answers common in General-purpose chatbots.

Key capabilities

• Exploratory BI: Employees ask questions such as regional sales rankings or year-over-year repeat-purchase changes and receive query results plus visualizations without writing SQL.
• Business semantic mAPPing: Cryptic table and field names can be mapped to human-readable business terms so requests match the intended data.
• Excel AI: Multiple spreadsheets can be uploaded and consolidated through plain-language instructions, producing summaries and reports in SEConds.
• System integration: Standard APIs and SDKs let teams embed the analysis capability into ERP, CRM, OA, knowledge bases, and AI application builders with minimal code.
• Broad database support: Connections span mainstream databases and warehouses, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, and several domestic and distributed options.

Security and deployment

Because much of the target data is sensitive, the product offers private deployment so data stays on the customer's own servers or cloud, granular access permissions aligned with organizational structure, and logical isolation between data sources. ExACT security features and certifications may vary by deployment and contract.

Who it is for

The tool targets mid-size and large organizations with heavy reporting needs — finance, retail, manufacturing, government, and healthcare are commonly cited — and especially those with scattered Excel files or multiple business systems. Non-technical staff gain self-service access, while engineering teams offload repetitive query work.

How to get started

Prospective users typically begin by connecting a database or uploading spreadsheets, configuring permissions, and testing natural-language questions against a Sample dataset. Integration into existing software is documented through the vendor's developer resources.

Pricing and access

AskTable offers a free entry point alongsIDE paid enterprise plans, but specific tiers, credit limits, and private-deployment costs are not publicly fixed and may vary — check the official site for current terms before committing. The interface is primarily Chinese-language and browser-based.