Available data sources and formats In today’s increasingly digitized world, organizations have several siloed data sources and internal databases that are relevant to their operations. It is crucial to map the types of data your organization has access to so you can select a solution that can handle all of them. It’s important to address both internal data sources, such as proprietary databases and reports, as well as external sources, from other government agencies, financial records, social media, and data provided under court orders, such as call records. Data formats It is important to assess the format of data that you need to process, especially when it comes to structured and unstructured data. Many platforms cannot handle both, leaving organizations with challenges when it comes to connecting relevant datapoints that do not have unique identifiers. Data velocity High-velocity data requires quick processing for time-sensitive decisions and risk assessment. An example might be information that someone is about to commit a crime, or that someone who has committed a crime is about to leave the designated jurisdiction. Utilizing a platform that enables timely data extraction and analysis is essential for such use cases. Choosing a decision intelligence platform 4 1 2 3