Forthcoming ( March 31) book brought to my attention, an idea we have frequently supported here. For example, see the previous post. Look forward to a deeper examination:The Visual Organization: Data Visualization, Big Data, and the Quest for Better Decisions (Wiley and SAS Business Series) by Phil Simon.
They describe it: " ... The era of Big Data as arrived but, on many levels, most organizations are woefully unprepared. Far too many enterprises erroneously believe and act like nothing has really changed. As such, they continue to depend exclusively on reporting stalwarts like Microsoft Excel, static dashboards, basic query applications, and even traditional business intelligence tools. And they are missing out on tremendous opportunities.
Amidst all of the hype and confusion surrounding Big Data, though, a new type of enterprise is emerging: The Visual Organization. A relative handful of organizations has realized that today's ever-increasing data streams, volumes, and velocity require new applications. In turn, these new tools promote a different mind-set--one based upon data discovery and exploration, not conventional enterprise "reporting." ... '
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