GIS and BI with NovaView GIS Shimon Shlevich, Panorama Software

GIS & BI Why combining GIS and BI systems ? –Business data visualization on a map –Geographical insights from a map –Analytics on a map –Use GIS to supply the missing data for BI

GIS & BI – the Software ESRI ArcGIS – world leading enterprise GIS software suite –Supported 9.2, 9.3 and Panorama NovaView – business intelligence suite –Current version – 6.2

NovaView GIS NovaView GIS is an integration of NovaView BI platform with ESRI ArcGIS software The result is a unified interface tool with analytical abilities of NovaView and geographic information from ArcGIS

Added Value Instantly seeing where things happen Detecting geographical trends Support data from the cube with data from geographical data source for better decision making Visualizing data like on chart

Features Visualize data from the cube on a map –Two measures –Find correlation between two measures –Three visualization types –See both GIS data layers and cube data –Detailed style vs. high overview “heatmap”

Features Perform analytical operations directly on the map –Drill down on the region of interest –Select, zoom, drill and drill-through to low level data

Coloring Algorithms Reuse ArcGIS statistical distribution algorithms Customizable colors and number of intervals Uses: –Gradient heat maps –KPIs

Integration Integration involves mapping a geographical dimension of the cube to a data layer on a map Integration is done by: –Creating a “mapping” member property –Describing the mapping in an XML file

Customization NovaView GIS is a highly customizable product User can customize (and save): – Colors, fonts, look and feel – Visualization algorithms – Language For developers: almost all the code is web open code and can be modified

Use Case - SCORS SCORS – South Carolina Office of Research and Statistics Healthcare department Two real examples: –Build new hospital – Where ? –Find target audience for campaign –Demographic prevention programs –Detect epidemics, prevention

Use Case - SCORS BI Makes The Case Analysis software helps South Carolina program advocates prove their points By Bridget Mintz Testa, Special to GCN “The latest addition to ORS’ analysis capabilities is a Geographic Information System that allows results to be mapped according to county, ZIP code and congressional district. With the mapping system, we can show these issues to every house member, senator and congressman and the people they represent”

Use Case – Credit Company Business required to detect trends on the map: –Abandonment –Conversions Provide fast reaction Send agent to fix the situation Handle competition

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