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Let Your Data Work for You, Not You for the Data

I need some folks to share their thoughts on an exciting new report that creates a CSV file of exactly what is on the screen – see below, but firstโ€ฆ.

Put Your Data to Work For You.ย  I have been asked โ€œHow does this work?โ€. ย There is a difference between data and information. ย ย Data consists of raw facts and figures without context. ย ย Data is limited in its use and value. ย ย Information is data presented or organized in such a way as to communicate a message. ย There are no limits to the use and value of information.

Turning data into information is โ€œletting data work for youโ€. ย Here is how:

As your organization uses OpenRDA to pay bills, process payroll, order goods, receive funds, etc., much data is gathered. ย We help you leverage this data beyond getting things done in your organization. ย We put the data to work for you. ย We provide you tools to organize and present the data in formats that create information. ย If done well, this information speaks volumes and tells a story that you can trust. ย This information helps you make important and meaningful decisions. ย These stories are invaluable. ย This is a key strength of OpenRDA.

New Report to CSV. ย There is a new way to put your data to work. ย We now have our first report (Expenditure Summary) that saves as โ€œWhat You See is What You Getโ€ (WYSIWYG) to a CSV file format. ย It is not yet released to the general public. ย I need some feedback on the layout of the CSV file. ย If you would like to have look at the current layout and share with me what you think, add a comment or email me.

Your input is appreciated by myself and your peers.

I look forward to putting your data to work in new ways.

11 thoughts on “Let Your Data Work for You, Not You for the Data”

    • Hi Lori. I’ve let Dave know and he’ll be back in touch with you either tomorrow or Monday. Hope you have a great day. It’s cold down here in Georgia again. Last winter (a.k.a. no winter) really spoiled me.

      Phyllis

      Reply
    • Sandra:

      Thank you very much for offering to help out and provide some feedback! I will be in touch with you today or first of next week.

      Dave Davis

      Reply

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