Handy reference guide outlining the benefits of using an automated intelligence tool versus the time-consuming process of manual data extraction and analysis. www.digimind.com

1. Benefits
of
Intelligence Software

2. MONITOR
Manual process Automated tool
►Repetitive tasks, time consuming ► Targeted sourcing
►Random sources ►Wide area surveillance
►Manual detection of sites ►pre-approved sources, ready for use
►Low perimeter surveillance ►High frequency of collection
►No detection of information ►Real-time alerts
►No real-time
►Automation of repetitive tasks

3. COLLABORATION
Manual process Automated tool
►Lack of information sharing ►Automated extraction of information
►Inconvenient sharing methods ►Easy sharing between communities
(shipping, emails, meetings) ►Enrichment and contextualization
►Time consuming to enrich and of information
contextualize information ►Flexible Classification
►Complex classification ►Unlimited storage
►Lack of knowledge
►Limited number of employees involved

4. ANALYSIS
Manual process Automated tool
►Limited time dedicated to analysis ►Automatic extraction of key
►No tools for analysis concepts
►Few visualization tools ►Analysis tools, interactive graphics
►No real-time analysis ►Automatic detection of trends
►Lack of time/resources to put ►Real-time analysis
information in perspective ►Comparison of dynamic markets,
►No automatic extraction of key players, products
concepts

5. DISSEMINATION
Manual process Automated tool
► Repetitive and time-consuming design ►Wide choice of models, reports and
(copy and paste) graphs available
►Inconvenient methods of distribution ►Visual data
►Lack of customization ►Targeted, customizable information
► Inability to properly target interested ►Automated generation of data
players ► Automated dissemination
►Little feedback on the work of ►Ongoing measurement and
intelligence analysts
evaluation via feedback and stats

6. INTEGRATION
Manual process Automated tool
►Seamless integration of the entire ►Saas Secure Access
intelligence gathering process / ►Deploy unlimited users
sharing / analysis / dissemination ►Lack of interoperability
►Access rights registered and ►Integration and maintenance of
prioritized heterogeneous software
►No time or cost relating to installation ►Incompatibility problems
and maintenance
►Intensive training required to
handle multiple tools

7. www.digimind.com
Digimind develops competitive intelligence software that helps organizations to
automate the process of collecting, analysing and publishing critical information.