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Business intelligence dashboards and performance scorecards

• data visualization

  Data visualization is the practice of translating information into a visual context, such as a map or graph, to make data easier for the human brain to understand and pull insights from. Continue Reading

• business intelligence (BI)

  Business intelligence (BI) is a technology-driven process for analyzing data and presenting actionable information to help executives, managers and other corporate end users make informed business decisions. Continue Reading

• Ad Hoc Analysis

  Ad hoc analysis is a business intelligence (BI) process designed to answer a single, specific business question. Continue Reading

• GPU implementation is about more than deep learning

  Simulmedia is using GPU technology to power reporting tools, while eyeing future deep learning applications, helping to justify the cost of the hardware while building experience. Continue Reading

• Ten KPI templates for your dashboards

  KPIs help companies gauge success, but how do you choose the right metrics to create useful reports? Here you'll find 10 KPI examples to inspire your executive dashboards. Continue Reading

• Definitions to Get Started

  • data visualization
  • business intelligence (BI)
  • Ad Hoc Analysis
  • key performance indicators (KPIs)

  • Qlik
  • d3.js (data-driven documents)
  • heat map (heatmap)
  • OLAP dashboard

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• Tableau data governance policies key to enterprise use

  Usage and data governance policies are vital to effectively implementing Tableau and avoiding common pitfalls that can affect deployments of the self-service software, experienced users say.Continue Reading

• key performance indicators (KPIs)

  Key performance indicators (KPIs) are business metrics used by corporate executives and other managers to track and analyze factors deemed crucial to the success of an organization.Continue Reading

• Big data forces a reassessment of how to use BI dashboard software

  BI dashboards are still a top priority for most businesses, but emerging trends around big data are forcing BI and IT teams to rethink how dashboards can be built and used most effectively.Continue Reading

• Qlik

  Qlik is a software vendor specializing in data visualization, executive dashboards and self-service business intelligence products.Continue Reading

• Four steps to make a data visualization project succeed

  Data scientist Jennifer Shin offers advice on how to manage a data visualization project and create effective visuals that meet the information needs of business decision makers.Continue Reading

• d3.js (data-driven documents)

  D3.js (data-driven documents) is a library of JavaScript code that enables users to input their own data into prebuilt visualizations. The code allows users to generate graphics in frequently used web formats like HTML, CSS and SVG.Continue Reading

• Setting the stage to effectively visualize data

  The piles of data gathered from business intelligence and analytics tools is of little use to BI, data management and IT teams if they don't have a good way to visualize the data. To put data to effective use, IT teams need to construct an ...Continue Reading

• Data visualization software deserves a deep look before buying

  Data visualization tools can present information to business users in easy-to-grasp formats. But it isn't a pretty picture if you buy the wrong one.Continue Reading

• heat map (heatmap)

  A heat map is a two-dimensional representation of data in which values are represented by colors. Heat maps allow users to understand and analyze complex data sets.Continue Reading

• Business intelligence trends toward broader deployments, pervasive BI

  Current BI trends are leaning toward broader deployments and more pervasive BI. Learn more about pervasive BI and how surveyed organizations are using BI tools and technology.Continue Reading

• Increasing operational efficiency still the biggest BI spending driver

  Operational efficiency is the top driver of spending on BI, analytics and CPM technology, a survey shows. Find out where other factors rank in influencing BI tools investments.Continue Reading

• 2010 business intelligence (BI) challenges and priorities survey

  Get survey-based information on BI, analytics and CPM software usage trends. See what other companies are doing with those tools and learn about key barriers and spending drivers.Continue Reading

• OLAP dashboard

  The “OLAP” designation indicates that one or more of the graphs or reports (sometimes referred to as “panes,” in the dashboard) are based on an OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) data source. Continue Reading

• sparkline

  A sparkline is a small embedded line graph that illustrates a single trend. Sparklines do not include axes or labels; context comes from the related content.Continue Reading

• performance scorecard

  A performance scorecard is a graphic or an application that depicts the progress over time of some entity, such as an enterprise, an employee or a business unit, toward some type of goal.Continue Reading

• Twelve KPI dashboard examples & KPI scorecard examples to get started

  Check out 12 key performance indicator (KPI) dashboard examples and KPI scorecard examples to get you started with your business scorecard and executive dashboard design.Continue Reading

• Creating key performance indicator (KPI) reports and dashboard design

  Learn about key performance indicator (KPI) reports and the benefits of KPI reporting. Read about common executive dashboard design mishaps and see examples of KPI scorecards.Continue Reading

• Business intelligence, CPM and analytics guides and tutorials

  These BI, CPM and analytics learning guides and tutorials can help users optimize their use of their BI software CPM applications and analytics tools and technologies.Continue Reading