SilverStripe as a Business Intelligence System

SilverStripe Meetup (16 Feb 2011)

SilverStripe as a Business Intelligence System

by Cam Findlay

SilverStripe

as a Business Intelligence System

“INFORMATION IS NOT A BY-PRODUCT OF BUSINESS; IT IS THE LIFEBLOOD OF BUSINESS” – OLIVIA PARR RUD

What is Business Intelligence(BI)?

Business Intelligence is…

Technologies, processes and systems together to produce timely and accurate information.

BI is nothing without the human side…

Derive meaning and significance from this information and drive our business decision making.

The “C’s” of BI

Collect (Clean)Correlate & CalculateCommunicateCogitateChange

BI-Curious

The “C’s” of BI

INFORMATION INTO INSIGHT…

SilverStripe – The Hub, the tools

Out of the box…

Rapid Prototyping (DataObjects)

Sapphire MVC Framework

Authentication and Permission Groups

Themes and Page Behaviours CMS and backend (ModelAdmin)

Common Function Modules and Widgets

RESTful API

Plus heaps more!

Cross Platform

Operating Systems

Web Servers

Databases

CUSTOM TO THE BUSINESS NEED, RATHER THAN SQUEEZE THE BUSINESS INTO AN EXISTING SYSTEM.

Examples

Things built with SilverStripe and module ideas.

Jamorama Affiliates Program

Custom Registration

Module

Affiliate Profiles

SegmentedCommunicationRelevant Resources Created

Integrate Data Sources (APIs)

Trends, Metrics, KPIsMeaningful Dashboards

Integrate - SKY Sales Team

SilverStripe based sales tracking and CRM

API (Analog Paper Interface)

Sales Processing System

Extended GenericViews Module - CRM

Extended GenericViews Module - CRM

ClickTale Module – ClickTale.com

Sales & Invoicing Automation–Xero API

Automate:Invoices to SKY(Accounts Receivable)

Invoices from Sales Reps (Accounts Payable)

Xero Module?

WE Trust – Concept Project

• Started out in 2003 running events, DJing and operating a pirate radio out of our flat.

• Incorporated as a Charitable Trust in April 2005.

Hub for Empowering Youth Achievement

WE Trust – Volunteer Hours Tracking

Barcode Membership Cards

Tag In/Out at WEHQ

Time Tracking Module Reporting, Trends

and Insight

HARMONY BETWEEN KNOWLEDGE AND CONDUCT…

“To Know, and not to act… is not to know.”

Thank you

Twitter: @cameronfindlayEmail: hello@camfindlay.com