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Data Visualization and Geographic Information Systems

 As an IT manager, it becomes important for involving in communication across several departments in the organization regarding IT aspects. Data visualization applications, when integrated within the organizational processes could be more interactive by supporting the business functions and learning. Techniques such as data discovery ensure flexibility and speed in the communication of information from several sources (Turban, Volonino & Wood, 2015). This could be taken advantage by the IT managers to interact with multiple departments to spread IT-related information. The data is being organized by its type from the PDF, Emails, and texts which are some of the unstructured contents. For instance, Roambi Analytics could be one of the effective app used in iPhones and iPads of the employees to transform the data from several sources into data visualization. In this way, the IT-related information could be easily passed on.

Reporting tools increase the interaction between the multiple departments within an organization which has been taken advantage by the IT staffs. Statistical software, automation, dashboards are some of the tools utilized for increasing interoperability between the business divisions. Such tools also increase supply chain visibility within the companies for analysis of information to enhance forward thinking (Mihai, 2014). Mobile dashboards enhance the connectivity within business units and existing systems. They are updated in real time and are useful in the synthesis of information from various processes, sources, and information feed to manipulate them into an accessible format. Such mobile dashboards designed for interestingly conveying information ensure more flexible access to the users. Dashboards are beneficial in enhancing visibility in the business and strives towards continuous improvement in the business. The critical information is being displayed in the dashboards of the users. It enhances the accountability of the employees by communication of information and tracking in real time (Verkoou & Spruit, 2013). Reporting tools and mobile dashboards in the organizations can enable the IT manager and the staffs in the department to pass on the information to the users in several departments in a flexible manner.

A geographic Information system is one that is useful in displaying geographic data with the use of apps and location tracking devices. They usually link geospatial data with descriptions and can also be useful in real time tracking. Geocoding converts postal address into such data for further measurements to aid the decision makers in finding real-time opportunities. Incorporation of GIS systems within visualization and data analytics are much easier. These systems use technological advancements for engaging the users in the information being spread (Rob, 2003). Use of GIS could be useful in conveying information to the staffs in various departments within the organization for quick access.

Self-service mashup capabilities are some of the effective tools that offer quick access to the data for non-technical users. These are often used by the IT department professionals to display the data from several sources of operations. Such mashups are secure applications used by enterprises which are virtually rich and offers the flexibility for the information to be displayed over the mobile and web devices. They are highly cost-effective and can be created using existing technologies. This increases the user experience where tech-savvy people are more interested in such mashups. External services and existing data could be used in combination for offering interesting information to the users in which real-time news feeds are being spread (Turban, Volonino & Wood, 2015). These services are effective in displaying and communicating information from the IT manager to different departments within the organization.

References

Verkoou, K., & Spruit, M. (2013). Mobile Business Intelligence: Key Considerations for Implementations Projects. Journal of Computer Information Systems, 54(1):23-33.

Mihai, G. (2014). Integrating BI Tools in an Enterprise Portal for a better Enterprise Management. Database Systems Journal, 5(2), pp. 3-12.

Rob, M. (2003). Applications of Geographical Information Systems in  Understanding Spatial Distribution of Asthma. Informing Science Journal, 6(1), pp. 89-99.

Turban, E., Volonino, L., & Wood, G. (2015). Information technology for management. Hoboken: Wiley.