Go to teradatauniversitynetwork.com. Select the “Case Studies” content type. Browse down the list of cases and locate one titled “Real-Time Dashboards at Western Digital.” Based on the article, answer the following questions:

a. What is VIS?

b. In what ways is the architecture of VIS similar to or different from the architecture of BPM?

c. What are the similarities and differences between the closed-loop processes of BPM and the processes in the OODA decision cycle?

d. What types of dashboards are in the system? Are they operational or tactical, or are they actually scorecards? Explain.

e. What are the basic benefits provided by Western Digital’s VIS and dashboards?

f. What sorts of advice can you provide to a company that is getting ready to create its own VIS and dashboards?