Old Vs. New in Business Intelligence Data Visualization: What Really Has Changed?
Historical Perspective on BI Data Visualization Business Intelligence data visualization has come a long way from its humble beginnings. In the early stages, business data visualization was primarily about transforming raw data into simple, static charts and graphs that could be printed or included in presentations. These visualizations were basic, offering limited interaction and customization. They served the purpose of providing a visual representation of data but lacked the sophistication and functionality we see today. The Limitations of Early BI Tools Early data visualization software was often tied to static reports generated from enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems or spreadsheets. Users faced several limitations: Manual Data Updates : Data had to be manually updated, which was time-consuming and prone to errors. This meant that the visualizations were often out-of-date by the time they were presented to stakeholders. Lack of Interactivity : Users could