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Winners of Business Intelligence Network’s 2006 Data Visualization Competition Announced

Published: August 11, 2006

Winning entries use effective visualizations of data to solve real business problems.

Boulder, CO (PRWEB) August 8, 2006 – The Business Intelligence Network is pleased to announce the results of its 2006 Data Visualization Competition. The competition was conducted from May 9 through July 14, 2006.

Organized and judged by Stephen Few, data visualization expert and author, the competition required contestants to submit visual representations of data to solve the business problems identified in the scenario descriptions Few provided. Contestants were able to submit a solution for any or all of the five different scenarios provided. From the 68 entries received, one comprehensive winner was selected, as well as one winner for each individual scenario.
 
“Data visualization extends our ability to make sense of and communicate business information. It provides the means to fulfill the promise of business intelligence (BI), but only if BI software vendors develop the tools and businesspeople develop the skills needed to apply it effectively. The winners of the Business Intelligence Network’s 2006 Data Visualization Competition show us what data visualization can achieve when it’s done right. I hope this competition and the follow-up articles that will feature the winners will help to expand the reach of effective data visualization beyond the domain of a few to ‘business as usual’ for many,” says Few.

All submissions were received and cataloged by the Business Intelligence Network. Any information that could have identified the submitter was removed before the solutions were distributed for judging.  Stephen Few reviewed and judged all submissions, and he selected the winners based on the effectiveness of their solutions.

To view the winners click here.