Development of a Custom Internal Analytics Dashboard for Enhanced Data Insights

The client experiences difficulty consolidating and visualizing complex operational data, leading to inefficiencies in decision-making and limited visibility into key performance metrics, which hampers scalability and client reporting capabilities.

A mid-size consulting firm specializing in business process optimization and client reporting, seeking streamlined data visualization tools to enhance decision-making.

• Create a comprehensive internal dashboard that consolidates disparate data sources to provide real-time insights.
• Enhance data visualization capabilities to enable quick identification of trends and anomalies.
• Improve operational efficiency and data accessibility for staff through intuitive UI/UX design.
• Ensure the platform is scalable, secure, and easily maintainable to support future growth.
• Reduce time spent on manual data gathering and report generation by 30% within the first 6 months.

• Data aggregation layer capable of connecting to various internal databases and APIs.
• Configurable dashboards with drag-and-drop widgets for visualizations such as charts, tables, and KPIs.
• Role-based user access control to ensure data security and appropriate permissions.
• Automated reporting and alert notifications for key metrics and anomalies.
• Data export functionality for reports in multiple formats (PDF, Excel).
• Audit logs for tracking data access and changes.

• Internal databases for operational data storage.
• CRM and ERP systems for additional context and data points.
• Email and notification services for alerts.
• Existing business intelligence tools (if applicable) for data consistency.

• Platform must support at least 50 concurrent users with minimal latency.
• System should ensure data security and comply with industry standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA if applicable).
• Availability target of 99.9% uptime.
• Data refresh interval of less than 5 minutes for real-time dashboards.
• Scalable architecture to accommodate future data volume growth.

The implementation of the internal analytics dashboard is anticipated to reduce manual reporting efforts by 30%, improve data-driven decision making, and enhance operational transparency. Over time, this will support the client’s strategic growth initiatives, improve client reporting accuracy, and foster a culture of data-driven insights.