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Enhancing Transparency Through Data Visualization

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purpose, allowing for a comprehensive and clear By addressing these questions, you can enhance
representation of diverse types of data. The choice the effectiveness of your data presentation and
of visualization depends on the nature of the ensure that your audience grasps the intended
information you want to convey and the story you message with clarity and precision. If you have
aim to tell. thoroughly researched and reviewed your material,
your successful presentation, enhanced with data
Clarity is critical when telling a story through data visualization, will precisely convey information to
visualization. The human brain is naturally wired your audience with transparency.
for visualization, making images more accessible
and easier to process than plain text. While
spreadsheets have their place, they may not always
be the most effective solution. Brenda Richmond, Frontline Education, can be
reached at: brichmond@frontlineed.com or (409)-
Dashboards can be instrumental in providing a 673-7930.
comprehensive overview, allowing for a better
understanding of the overall picture. When
finalizing your presentation, consider asking
yourself the following questions:
Integrated Building Solutions Since 1986
SYSTEMS
1. Does the Analytics Convey the Intended Benson is your source for comprehensive design, installation, construction,
Benson is your source for comprehensive design, installation, construction,
service, and maintenenace for Securtiy and Fire & Life Safety solutions.
Message? Ensure that the visualizations service, and maintenenace for Securtiy and Fire & Life Safety solutions.
effectively communicate the key points you PROTECT WHAT MATTERS SERVICES
PROTECT WHAT MATTERS
SERVICES
want your audience to learn or understand. • Design
SECURITY • Installation
• Design
SECURITY
• Installation
• Inspections
IP Video • Inspections
IP Video
2. Are Dates, References, and Sources Included? Alarm Monitoring • Monitoring
• Monitoring
• Maintenance
Alarm Monitoring
• Maintenance
Provide context by including relevant dates and Access Control Systems • Service
Access Control Systems
• Service
Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) • Training
• Training
Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
references, and clearly state the source of the Remote Video Surveillance • Equipment Provider
• Equipment Provider
Remote Video Surveillance
information to enhance credibility.
FIRE & LIFE EMERGENCY
EMERGENCY
FIRE & LIFE
SERVICE
SAFETY SERVICE
SAFETY
3. Are Analytics Labeled, Colored, and Identified
Fire Sprinkler
Fire Sprinkler
BENSON
Clearly? Make sure that all elements, including Fire Alarm BENSON
Fire Alarm
Fire Suppression Systems
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labels, colors, titles, and legends, are clear and Fire Suppression Systems 2065 W. Obispo Ave. Ste. 101
Gilbert, AZ 85233
Fire & Smoke Dampers Gilbert, AZ 85233
Fire & Smoke Dampers
phone: 480.892.8688
easily distinguishable to avoid any confusion. Fire Extinguishers phone: 480.892.8688
Fire Extinguishers
Since 1986, we have provided complete vital building systems services across a
Since 1986, we have provided complete vital building systems services across a
wide range of building and client types. No matter the size of facility, our team
wide range of building and client types. No matter the size of facility, our team
4. Is the Presentation Concise? Strive for excels at new construction, as well as additions and renovations. We are a
excels at new construction, as well as additions and renovations. We are a
preferred provider for Avigilon Security Systems, the nation’s leading provider
preferred provider for Avigilon Security Systems, the nation’s leading provider
of advanced AI and video analytics.
of advanced AI and video analytics.
conciseness to prevent overwhelming your
PROUD PARTNERS
audience with unnecessary details. Focus on the PROUD PARTNERS
essential information to maintain engagement.
www.benson-inc.com
www.benson-inc.com
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