It’s not just the data itself that impacts decisions at an institution. Data visualization, or how that data is presented for analysis and use, can be equally impactful. Cohesiveness within your data ecosystem (the data and the tools used to present it) help ensure trust by end users and decision makers. In an ideal environment, information should flow easily between tools to allow for consistent data analysis and operational reporting.

This look at information design is an expanded discussion of the Evisions blog series “Integrating Visualization into Your Data Ecosystem:”

• Overcoming Data Integration Issues
• Best Practices for Charting
• Best Practices for Form Design