Business intelligence
Self-service BI and operational dashboards with governed metrics, row-level access and scheduled reports.
Dashboards people trust because the numbers reconcile.
6 deliverables, a 4-stage approach and 5 related technologies.
Overview
Dashboards fail when two reports disagree about the same number. Governed metric definitions and reconciled data are what make BI trustworthy.
We build semantic layers, dashboards for each role and scheduled reports, with access controls so people see the data they are allowed to see.
What we deliver
- Metric catalogue and semantic layer
- Role-specific dashboards
- Row-level access rules
- Scheduled email reports
- Reconciliation checks against source systems
- Training for report authors
Use cases
Typical situations where this service is the right fit.
Management dashboards
Daily view of sales, operations and finance.
Branch comparisons
Compare locations with consistent definitions.
Customer-facing reports
Embed analytics into your product.
How we work
The stages we follow. Each ends with something you can review.
- 01
Define metrics with owners
- 02
Reconcile with source systems
- 03
Design for the decision each dashboard supports
- 04
Limit dashboards to what is used
Things to consider
Questions worth answering before you commit budget.
- BI tool licences vary widely in cost.
- Embedded analytics needs careful permission design.
Technologies and engagement
Technologies we often use
We choose the stack with you; this is a starting point, not a requirement.
Ways to engage
- Fixed-scope project with milestones
- Dedicated team billed monthly
- Ongoing support and improvement retainer
Frequently asked questions
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