Data Visualisation

Alan Robson 28th May, 2012

Summary
Conceptual Architecture Visualisation Cookbook Tools and Trends Choosing a Tool

Conceptual Architecture
Visualisation Layer
Connection Layer
Data Sources

Web

ERP

CRM

Extract Transform Load

Data Warehouse

Ops

HR

EPOS

A Few Possible Visualisations

How do we choose?

What are you trying to show?

Summary / Snapshot Analysis / Breakdown Comparison / Benchmarking Relationship / Correlation Distribution / Range Trend / Projection / Pattern

Analysis Summary What are you trying to show? Relationship

Comparison

Trend

Distribution

What Kind Of Data?

Time based
Small number of periods Large number of periods

Non-Time based (Static) Number of Variables or Categories

Single Dual Multiple

Some Guidelines on Design

Simplicity
Avoid visual clutter

Consistency
Colours Navigation Layout Terminology

Reporting / Highlighting by Exception

Draw user to important / urgent issues

Is it Intuitive?

Gartner Magic Quadrant

Visualisation Tool Trends

Self Service Mobile SaaS / Cloud

Which BI Tool is Right for Us?

Some Considerations
Cost Application System Landscape IT Strategy Future Reporting Requirements Inhouse IT Technical Competencies User Competencies Support Model Functionality

Summary
Know what you are trying to show, understand the data Choose the right visualisation Keep it Simple, Consistent Report Exception avoid overload Consider all aspects when choosing a vendor

Thank You
Alan Robson arobson@methys.com 07775 626130
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