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FM teams are taking an increasingly data-driven approach to streamlining their operations, investing in a dizzying array of sensors to measure every aspect of their buildings’ performance.
Many are finding, however, that a wealth of information doesn’t automatically deliver results, and are struggling to turn the data they’re collecting into actionable insights, or to communicate their progress effectively within their organisation.
For senior and C-suite managers in particular, there simply aren’t enough hours in the day to untangle the mass of KPI’s and metrics available in a CAFM or energy management platform. The granular reporting that fuels sophisticated operational efficiencies at ground level is not well-suited to making sound strategic decisions, and streamlining this into the top-level insights and trends needed to fuel effective planning is not always as straightforward as it should be.
Making data accessible
Intelligently refining, consolidating and streamlining the mass of FM and energy data into a format that works for the C-suite is a challenge, but not an insurmountable one. MRI Agora Insights is designed to do just that, combining data from a wide range of sources and presenting it in a simple, visual format via easy-to-interpret dashboards.
At a strategic level, data points are worthless without context, and what might be a revelation for an individual department could be meaningless for strategic planning. By combining data from all MRI Software solutions into personalised dashboards displaying the metrics that matter most to you alongside historical trends and future forecasts, it’s possible to get the birds-eye view of performance you need to take the guesswork out of planning.
Straight-talking analysis
A common frustration with data is that it’s not always possible to get a straightforward answer to a simple question. Often, seemingly simple questions like “which assets are costing us more than they should and need replaced urgently” can turn into a can of worms, requiring significant amounts of time to understand exactly what data is required, collect and consolidate it, conduct a thorough analysis and come back with a clear answer.
With AI-driven natural language analysis, MRI Agora Insights can smooth the process. Users can ask specific questions in plain English and get an answer straight away. Ask “which assets are due for maintenance in the next three months and where are they located”, and Agora Insights can return a clear list, with no need for manual data extraction or pulling information into spreadsheets.
Deeper insights for faster innovation
While MRI Agora Insights is a game-changer for senior managers and C-level executives, it can also help drive data transparency and fuel innovation at all levels of an organisation. The same high-level organisational context that’s so essential at board level can also support deeper understanding and better decision-making within teams.
By supporting users to self-serve, MRI Agora Insights’ natural language Q&A engine makes it easy for teams to see the big picture without placing unnecessary demands on their colleagues. Accessing data from multiple sources in a single, familiar format means that teams can operate more independently, and get hold of the information they need more quickly, fuelling faster decision making and more impactful actions.
By using natural language to interpret unfamiliar data, teams can use a broad range of information to deepen their own analyses, whether it’s understanding energy usage in the context of production schedules or collecting additional data to quantify their carbon emissions outside of their own operations. These crucial insights support innovation at every level of your business, increasing teams’ autonomy and empowering them to make faster progress towards organisational objectives.
Get the answers you’re looking for
Click here to find out more about how MRI Agora Insights can transform your strategic decision-making or contact MRI Software today.
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