This is the one thing you need to make your data easy to understand

Data, big and small, is no longer a powerful force just for IT or analysts to use - it's now a fundamental part of every aspect of business. But just having the data isn't enough; to find the real value of your data, you need to understand it and use it to make better more insightful business decisions.

Most people have trouble processing large chunks of raw data because it's just not how our brains are wired - so it's crucial to be able to present data in a visual and engaging way. Otherwise, you'll risk everything from misinterpretation to confusion to missed business opportunities.

The best way to avoid these pitfalls is through data visualization. With the proper software, you can sift through tons of data and create visuals to discover trends, create comprehensive stories from data, and illustrate hidden patterns. There's no reason to omit data from your presentation - you can use it to your advantage and process it into visualizations.

Check out the following before-and-after examples, which were created with SAP Lumira, to see how data visualization can help you find insight and make better use of data.

Learn more about how you can tell better stories with your data.

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