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In briefShow moreShow lessThe explanation distinguished continuous recording in operational systems from the need to structure or combine information for analysis.
- The explanation distinguished continuous recording in operational systems from the need to structure or combine information for analysis.
- For management, the point was to begin with the questions the organisation needs to answer and define responsibility for data quality, access and maintenance.
- A data platform can bring information from several systems together for analysis.
The story
The explanation distinguished continuous recording in operational systems from the need to structure or combine information for analysis.
What this means for the work
For management, the point was to begin with the questions the organisation needs to answer and define responsibility for data quality, access and maintenance. A separate knowledge article explains the concepts in more depth.
Independent research places the subject in a wider context than the tool itself. In March 2023, Forrester identified data accessibility, availability and readiness as persistent barriers to turning analytics into decisions. A report or platform therefore has to be assessed together with definitions, ownership and working practices.
Gartner’s April 2024 trends highlighted trust in data as a central challenge for data and analytics leaders. Faster visualisation or more self-service creates value only when users understand where figures come from and when they can be used.
Management should agree on data quality, access, common metric definitions and responsibility for corrections. The effect can be measured as less manual work, shorter time from question to answer, or fewer disputes about the underlying figures.
Sources and perspectives
ProsessPilotene: What is a data platform?
Forrester: The Key To Insights-Driven Decisions Is Curiosity Velocity (8 March 2023)
Gartner: Top Trends in Data and Analytics for 2024 (25 April 2024)
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Practical follow-up
A data platform can bring information from several systems together for analysis. The organisation still needs to establish where the data comes from, who maintains it and how its terms should be understood. That is what makes reports usable across departments.
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