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Data, data, data – we hear so much about it, but do we really understand the importance of data collection? At its most basic, data is simply a collection of different facts, including numbers, measurements, and observations, that have been translated into a form that computers can process.

This might sound easy, but data is effectively changing the world we live in and the way that we work. If you own a business and are looking to grow, you likely have some notion that data is crucial in helping you take the next step.

Businesses actually adopted the term “dashboard” from automobiles. In many ways, it is used the same. There are hundreds of moving parts in your business that impact your overall performance. A business dashboard summarizes these events with easy-to-understand, real-time data visuals. For cars, you can immediately see how fast you are traveling, how much fuel you have in your tank and more. It even provides a “Check Engine” symbol as a warning when there’s something wrong with the engine.

In much the same way, the function of a dashboard is to provide real-time results by aggregating and extracting value from all the data you collect, otherwise known as your key performance indicators (KPIs). It simplifies your data into more manageable chunks of visual information that allows you to see what you are doing right and where you need to improve. When utilized properly, dashboards can be used to help you make informed decisions that dramatically impact business performance – which in turn effects your bottom line.

Technology is the advancement in the manual process using machines to achieve good efficiency, healthy life, less effort, and to do work. To integrate the latest tech in business, they are taken in bite size chunks.