6 Service Reference Model
6.7 Business Analytical Services Domain
The Business Analytical Services Domain (Figure 6-7) defines the set of capabilities supporting the extraction, aggregation and presentation of information to facilitate decision analysis and business evaluation.
| [1401] Analysis and Statistics |
[1402] Visualisation |
[1403] Knowledge Discovery |
[1404] Business Intelligence |
[1405] Reporting |
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Figure 6‑7: Business Analytical Services Domain
6.7.1 [1401] Analysis and Statistics
Capabilities within this Service Type examine business issues, problems and their
solutions.
| Service Component | Defines the set of capabilities that |
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| 140101 Mathematical |
Support the formulation and mathematical analysis of probabilistic models for random phenomena and the development and investigation of methods and principles for statistical inference |
| 140102 Structural/Thermal |
Support the use of data flow and data modelling diagrams for applying systematic analysis of data |
| 140103 Radiological |
Support the use of radiation and x-ray technologies for analysis and scientific examination |
| 140104 Forensics |
Support the analysis of physical elements using science and technology for investigative and legal purposes |
6.7.2 [1402] Visualisation
Capabilities within this Service Type convert data into graphical or picture form.
| Service Component | Defines the set of capabilities that |
|---|---|
| 140201 Graphing/Charting |
Support the presentation of information in the form of diagrams or tables |
| 140202 Imagery |
Support the creation of film or electronic images from pictures or paper forms |
| 140203 Multimedia |
Support the representation of information in more than one form to include text, audio, graphics, animated graphics and full motion video |
| 140204 Mapping / Geospatial / Elevation / GPS |
Provide for the representation of position information through the use of attributes such as elevation and latitude and longitude coordinates |
| 140205 CAD |
Stands for Computer Aided Design and supports the design of products with computers |
6.7.3 [1403] Knowledge Discovery
Capabilities within this Service Type facilitate the identification of useful information from data.
| Service Component | Defines the set of capabilities that |
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| 140301 Data Mining |
Provide for the efficient discovery of non-obvious, valuable patterns and relationships within a large collection of data |
| 140302 Modelling |
Develop descriptions to adequately explain relevant data for the purpose of prediction, pattern detection, exploration or general organisation of data |
| 140303 Simulation |
Utilise models to mimic real-world processes |
6.7.4 [1404] Business Intelligence
Capabilities within this Service Type provide information that pertains to the history, current status or future projections of an organisation.
| Service Component | Defines the set of capabilities that |
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| 140401 Demand Forecasting / Management |
Facilitate the prediction of sufficient production to meet an organisation's sales of a product or service |
| 140402 Balanced Scorecard |
Support the listing and analysis of both positive and negative impacts associated with a decision |
| 140403 Decision Support and Planning |
Support the analysis of information and predict the impact of decisions before they are made |
6.7.5 [1405] Reporting
Capabilities within this Service Type organise data into useful information.
| Service Component | Defines the set of capabilities that |
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| 140501 Ad Hoc |
Support the use of dynamic reports on an as-needed basis |
| 140502 Standardised/Canned |
Support the use of pre-conceived or pre-written reports |
| 140503 OLAP |
[Online Analytical Processing]. Supports the analysis of information that has been summarised into multidimensional views and hierarchies |
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