A method includes receiving a first database query, in which the first database query requests particular data associated with a first object that is stored on a data source. The method also includes determining whether the first database query includes an aggregation function. The method also includes sending an instruction to generate current aggregate data based on the aggregation function to the data source in response to determining that the first database query includes the aggregation function, in which the current aggregate data corresponds to the particular data. The data source is configured to generate the current aggregate data in response to receiving the instruction. The method includes generating a second database query based on the first database query, in which the second database query requests the current aggregate data. The method also includes retrieving the current aggregate data using the second database query and providing the current aggregate data.