A Multi-dimensional Model for the Design and Development of Analytical Information Systems

The design and development of Analytical Information Systems demand efficient techniques and technologies for processing vast amounts of data that arrive at high velocity or that are available in legacy/operational systems. While many advances have been verified in the technological field to deal with the potential volume, velocity, and variety of the data, fewer contributions can be found in the methodological domain. These conceptual and methodological perspectives are key to providing the foundations for designing and developing Analytical Information Systems that also guarantee the veracity and value of the data. Considering three levels of detail, this paper proposes a multi-dimensional model that abstracts the dimensions to be considered, the driving components of the dimensions, and the core concepts of the components with the supporting approaches, techniques, or technologies for designing and developing Analytical Information Systems. We exemplify the proposed model with an instantiation that highlights the decisions or actions to be taken toward the design and development of more effective and efficient systems supporting decision-making in organizations.