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Business Intelligence architecture refers to the
framework of technologies, processes, and
components that work together to transform
raw data into meaningful insights for business
decision-making.

At its core, BI architecture aims to:

1. Collect data from various sources


2. Process and integrate this data
3. Store it efficiently
4. Analyze it to extract valuable insights
5. Present these insights in an accessible
format
Seven-Layered BI architecture

Data sources

Data integration

Data storage

Analytics and processing

Data presentation

User interface

Security and governance


A typical BI architecture consists of several
layers:

1. Data sources (like databases and external


feeds)
2. Data integration (ETL processes)
3. Data storage (data warehouses or lakes)
4. Analytics and processing
5. Data presentation (dashboards and reports)
6. User interface
7. Security and governance

This structure allows organizations to move from


raw, disparate data to actionable business
insights, enabling data-driven decision making
across all levels of the company.
1. Data Sources

Data sources are the origin points of


information in a BI system. They include:

Operational databases: These are


transactional systems like ERP, CRM, or
other business applications that generate
day-to-day data.
External data feeds: These can include
market data, social media feeds, or third-
party data providers.
Flat files: Excel spreadsheets, CSV files, or
other structured data files.
Cloud services: SaaS applications, cloud
storage systems, or other cloud-based data
sources.
IoT devices: Sensors and connected devices
generating real-time data.
Web scraping: Data extracted from websites
and online sources
2. Data Integration

Data integration involves collecting, combining,


and preparing data for analysis:

Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes:


Extract: Pulling data from various
sources.
Transform: Cleaning, formatting, and
structuring the data.
Load: Inserting the processed data into
the target system (e.g., data warehouse).
Data quality and cleansing tools: Software
that identifies and corrects data
inconsistencies, duplicates, and errors.
Real-time integration: Techniques like
Change Data Capture (CDC) for near real-
time data updates.
Data virtualization: Creating a unified view
of data without physically moving it
3. Data Storage

Data storage components hold the processed


and integrated data:

Data warehouse: A central repository


optimized for analysis and reporting,
typically using a dimensional model (star
or snowflake schema).
Data marts: Subsets of the data warehouse
focused on specific business areas or
departments.
Data lakes: Large repositories that store
raw, unprocessed data in its native format.
Operational Data Store (ODS): An
intermediate storage area for current
operational data before it's moved to the
data warehouse
4. Analytics and Processing

This layer involves tools and techniques for


deriving insights from the data:

Online Analytical Processing (OLAP):


Multidimensional analysis of data, allowing
users to slice and dice information.
Data mining: Discovering patterns and
relationships in large datasets.
Predictive analytics: Using statistical
algorithms and machine learning to forecast
future trends.
Machine learning: Advanced algorithms that
can learn from and make predictions or
decisions based on data.
Natural Language Processing (NLP):
Analyzing and understanding human
language data.
Big data processing: Technologies like
Hadoop and Spark for processing large
volumes of data
5. Data Presentation

This layer focuses on presenting insights in an


understandable format:

Dashboards: Interactive visual displays of


key performance indicators (KPIs) and
metrics.
Reports: Detailed, often printable
documents presenting data analysis results.
Data visualization tools: Software for
creating charts, graphs, and other visual
data representations.
Self-service BI tools: Platforms that allow
non-technical users to create their own
reports and analyses.
Augmented analytics: AI-powered tools that
automatically generate insights and
explanations
6. User Interface

The user interface provides access to BI tools


and insights:

Web portals: Browser-based interfaces for


accessing reports, dashboards, and
analytics tools.
Mobile applications: Smartphone and
tablet apps for on-the-go access to BI
insights.
Desktop clients: Installed software
providing advanced analytics capabilities.
Embedded BI: BI components integrated
directly into other business applications.
Voice and conversational interfaces: AI-
powered natural language interfaces for
querying data
7. Security and Governance

This layer ensures data is used appropriately


and securely:

Access control: Managing user permissions


and roles to ensure appropriate data
access.
Data privacy: Implementing measures to
protect sensitive information and comply
with regulations like GDPR or CCPA.
Compliance management: Ensuring BI
processes and data usage adhere to
industry and government regulations.
Data lineage: Tracking the origin and
transformations of data throughout the BI
system.
Metadata management: Maintaining
information about the data's structure,
meaning, and usage.
Audit trails: Logging and monitoring system
access and changes for security and
compliance purposes.

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