What is a Dashboard?

Creating a good dashboard can be a challenge if you do not have the analytics, the visual display, and of course, the software needed. Thus, a business intelligence dashboard is the key, and we are here to help you. We’re going to walk you through a series of articles that explain the ins and outs of dashboard technology. From what is a dashboard to how each element in a dashboard works, this is going to be your guide for business intelligence software. This makes it possible for you to create a BI dashboard that serves its purpose.

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Types of Business Dashboards

Three types of business dashboards will be the most helpful to your business: an operational dashboard, a strategic dashboard, and an analytical dashboard. Before adopting management dashboard software into your business operation, it’s essential to familiarize yourself with the different types of dashboards out there.

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Does My Business Need a Dashboard?

To help determine if your business needs dashboard and reporting tools, or if you can get by without them for the time being, take a look at the following common signs. If your business aligns with any of these symptoms, you might want to consider investing in strategic dashboards sooner rather than later.

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Benefits and Challenges of Dashboards

Dashboards also pose their unique challenges and difficulties, ranging from the technical (coding expertise and integration limitations) to the financial (individual licenses and training programs). Do the pros of BI software outweigh the cons? Almost certainly. But by preparing yourself for the numerous challenges that can arise from dashboard reporting software, you’ll be in a better position to reap the benefits.

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Key Features and Elements of a Dashboard

Understanding the key features and elements of a dashboard would make every dashboard designer realize what we are looking for in a perfect and working dashboard design.

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The Types of Dashboard Software Architecture

Determining which solution is right for your business usually depends on the size of your operation and the amount of data you wish to consolidate. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of both solutions so you can make the best choice for managing your data and its corresponding data analytics.

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The Excel Alternative: How to Tell When You Need a Dashboard

Let’s look at the top five reasons why using Excel as your primary BI solution can hinder your business operations. This can be a good contender for an Excel alternative.