Abstract: Dashboards are a popular means to deliver important information at a glance, but their potential is rarely realized. The best software in the world will not produce a useful
dashboard without effective visual design. To better understand the concept of business intelligence dashboards in the first place, it is thus vital to understand the common pitfalls of
dashboard design.
PubDate: 10/25/2006 10:11:00 AM
Abstract: A dashboard is a vital tool for monitoring the daily health of your organization. From a single interface, decision makers have access to key performance indicators (KPI)—actionable information that can be used to effectively guide and track business performance. Successful implementation of a dashboard is complex and requires a step-by-step process using a methodology that considers all aspects of the project life cycle.
Abstract: An IT dashboard acts as a “single pane of glass”—delivering valuable and easy-to-use information from physical and virtual environments. In this white paper, you’ll learn the importance of implementing simple processes that turn dashboard data into actionable IT decisions; how to turn IT metrics into reports that business units want to see; and how service level management can highlight the value of the IT department.
Abstract: IT management is faced with the daunting task of turning complex data into actionable information that supports an organization’s business strategy. IT management is also responsible for ensuring the availability and performance of mission-critical applications. Discover how to manage the IT environment from a dashboard that can deliver valuable and easy-to-use information from both physical and virtual environments.
Abstract: Digital dashboards provide visibility into key performance indicators through simple visual graphics within a browser, such as gauges, charts, and tables. They can drive strategic effectiveness, but only if the true meaning of digital dashboard is understood, and if the person responsible for maintaining the dashboard knows the business rules of the organization.
Abstract: To simplify and greatly improve their BI shortlist selection processes, companies should focus on the business value and ongoing expenses that different solutions create—measured across a few key variables. This paper outlines key criteria that companies should consider when creating their business intelligence shortlists—and when making their ultimate selections.
Abstract: Informix released version 2.0 of their interactive data analysis dashboard Visionary. The tool is designed for decision-makers and provides capabilities for viewing and analyzing dynamic data from a variety of sources.
Abstract: Software vendors and users often view advanced data visualization and dashboard capabilities as the “sizzle” that helps sell the product. This over-simplification misses the key point that ADV delivers the “steak” (i.e., the relevant information) users need to make accurate assessments that optimize business results. Discover how ADV and dashboards can help you keep your company focused on its core mission.
Abstract: University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics (UWHC) had never suffered from a shortage of data sources. But the executives felt it wasn’t effectively using this data to make decisions—leading the university to seek a solution that would help it rise above the data confusion. With an automated dashboard system from ActiveStrategy, the UWHC has aggregated its data and can now focus on issues that will help move its strategy forward.
Abstract: Using aggregated dashboard views and establishing metrics can help IT audit and governance professionals and IT security professionals implement policies that keep secure networks operational. Such tools can distill information to its essence, offer decision support, allow problems to be identified and isolated faster, and permit greater accountability. Ultimately, they allow more efficient and cost effective processes.
Abstract: Alltech, a multinational biotechnology company providing natural solutions to the feed and food industries, found itself with a disjointed, IT infrastructure with overlapping accounting systems. Using a powerful dashboard, users can view information from sixty-three databases to manage the business more proactively.
Abstract: By integrating data from disparate systems and delivering data in a management dashboard on a personal digital assistant (PDA) or cell phone, Persistent enabled service engineers to collect and update data related to tire usage. This solution seamlessly integrated approximately 1,000 dealers in more than 15 European countries to central data servers and a CRM solution. The result? Improved customer end acquisition and satisfaction.
Abstract: Johnson Controls International, a global leader in the automotive industry, needed a solution to drive the performance of its customer care department for its European Refrigeration division. The project would affect approximately 200 users, including some managers. Learn how the company chose a solution that allowed it to deliver key performance indicators (KPIs) in a personalized, Web-accessible dashboard.
Abstract: The French Ministry of Employment needed a software solution to help drive the budget for its social cohesion plan budget at the national, regional, departmental, and local levels. The project would affect approximately 10,000 users managing hundreds of thousands of files. Learn how the Ministry chose a dashboard solution that made it possible to track budgets, and forecast gaps and bottlenecks to improve processes.
Abstract: Mitsubishi Electric Europe thought its enterprise resource planning (ERP) would address all of its reporting requirements. But long-term, this proved difficult to sustain, due to the company’s ever-changing procedures. So Mitsubishi decided to invest in a tool that would integrate data from disparate systems, speed up the delivery of information, and provide dashboard, analysis, and reporting capabilities. Find out more.
Abstract: To drive improvements in operating profit and customer service, you need to use business intelligence (BI) dashboard tools both tactically for operational visibility—and strategically for more forward-looking analysis. But you also need to ensure the use of BI is pervasive across the enterprise. Get insight into three discrete datasets that can help you examine the value of pervasive BI and drive business improvement.
Abstract: The old approaches for collecting, assimilating, and delivering business intelligence (BI) data have not kept pace with today’s increasing demand for rapid decision making. Many companies use static reports and ad hoc queries, but fewer companies use dashboards and portals—which often lack the interactivity required for navigation and visualization of business data. Learn how a next-generation dashboard solution can help.