This document debunks common myths about business intelligence (BI), charting, and data visualization. It discusses that these tools can be used by everyday users through simple apps and visualizations in SharePoint without requiring expensive hardware, complex installation, or dedicated maintenance efforts. A variety of chart types are supported beyond basic charts through browser-based HTML5 and CSS without plugins.
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BI, Charting & Data Visualization
SharePoint
Truth
Can only be done by
developers and IT
pros. It’s not really
for everyday users.
Myth Available to the everyday user
through simple app power visuals,
charting and data visualizations.
Truth
Requires expensive
compute clusters and
high-end hardware.
No hardware
requirements in Office 365
and 17 visualizers in one
app in SharePoint.
TruthMyth
It’s just
about pie
and bar
charts.
Reaching beyond
the “common five”
graphs—pie, line, area,
bar graph and histogram,
to visualization cues that
bind to a column of data.
Myth Truth
Solutions require
dedicated effort for
upgrade, patching
and maintenance.
Cloud-hosted SharePoint add-ins
can be auto-updating, achieving
always-up-to-date, no-cost
maintenance. With Office 365,
the upgrade, patching and
maintenance is zero.
Myth Truth
Browser-based graphics
require plug-ins, such as
SilverLight or Flash.
No Flash, no plug-ins. It's
all native, client-based
HTML 5 and CSS. Simple.
Myth Truth
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Installation via SharePoint App Store
for Office 365 and On-Premises.
SIMPLE, one-click install
with easy configuration.
BI and data
Visualization is
$
For a company with
staff of 10,
plans start at
$15/month.
Myth Truth
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Requires
COMPLEX
installation and
configuration.
Myth