Getting Started with Business Intelligence
Business intelligence (BI) transforms data into actionable insights that inform an organization’s strategic and tactical business decisions. BI tools access and analyze data sets and present analytical findings in reports, dashboards, charts, and maps—giving users detailed information about the current state of the business.
Benefits of using BI
- Reduce time spent on business analysis and reporting by centralizing and standardizing your company's data.
- Empower users to analyze and report on financial and operational data.
- Simplify and accelerate the distribution of relevant information across the organization to improve visibility and collaboration.
- Make better business decisions with easier access to high-quality data.
Benefits of using our software
SEI gives structure and meaning to your raw data. It enables you to forecast, plan, and strategize more effectively than ever, helping you reach your business goals. From real-time data analysis to a powerful ETL (Extract, Transform and Load) tool and the ability to build complex multi-dimensional cubes, SEI provides everything you need to succeed:
- One platform: Easily consolidate data from multiple sources and gain enterprise-wide access through the web, mobile devices, or our Excel Add-in.
- Quick start and self-service: Our prebuilt templates provide an immediate return on investment for your data analysis, with no technical skills required.
- Secure collaboration: We provide secure, easy-to-share smart reports for optimal collaboration and decision-making.
Components of our software
Easily access SEI through its multiple interfaces:
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Main Interface | Analyze your enterprise data on an intuitive interface using any browser or operating system. View operational reporting, role-based dashboards, financial reporting, and more. |
| Excel Add-in | Use Excel's capabilities combined with the power of SEI in real-time, eliminating manual data entry. |
| Mobile Interface | View information and create dashboards or reports on a mobile-friendly interface. |