Reporting vs Analytics?

In today's digital age, data is king. More and more businesses are realizing the importance of using data to drive decision-making and improve performance. However, many organizations struggle with how to make this data accessible and meaningful for their users. That's where embedded analytics comes in—it's a game changer for user experience (UX).

Reporting and analytics are closely related but serve different purposes in data presentation and analysis:

• Reporting: .NET Reporting involves the process of gathering, organizing and presenting data in a structured format to convey information, insights or analysis to business stakeholders. Reports typically summarize past data and present it in a readable format, such as tables, charts or graphs. Reporting focuses on delivering predefined metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track performance, monitor progress and communicate outcomes. It answers the question of "what happened?" by providing a snapshot of historical data.
• Analytics: Analytics, on the other hand, involves the deeper examination of data to uncover patterns, trends, correlations and insights that can drive informed decision-making and strategic planning. Analytics encompasses a range of techniques, including descriptive analytics (summarizing what has happened), diagnostic analytics (explaining why it happened), predictive analytics (forecasting what might happen in the future) and prescriptive analytics (suggesting actions to optimize outcomes). Analytics focuses on understanding data in context, identifying root causes and making data-driven recommendations. It goes beyond mere reporting by answering questions like "why did it happen?" and "what can we do about it?"

Embedded .NET reporting refers to the integration of reporting data directly into an application. This means that users can access insights and report visualizations without leaving the context of their workflow. With appropriate reporting tools users can even create, style, edit and view data insights and reports on their own. It's a seamless way to provide users with the information they need to make informed decisions. In a nutshell, embedded reporting helps business users to move on to the analytical stage more quickly. Check this article if you want to learn more about what are reporting tools.