At ODU, data drives innovation and having the right tools makes all the difference. Monarch Core Insights is built to empower decision-making at every level, and we support technologies that deliver clarity, accessibility, and forward momentum.
Currently, we integrate with powerful platforms including Tableau, our official visualization solution, alongside Microsoft Power BI and IBM Cognos (legacy). These tools enable our users to explore and visualize data with confidence. As we continue to evolve, our suite of supported technologies will grow to meet the expanding needs of our academic and administrative community.
Whether you're tracking performance metrics, surfacing insights for strategic planning, or simply exploring data that matters to your team, Monarch Core Insights offers flexible, future-ready solutions. We're not just managing information. We're unlocking potential.
Tableau is ODU's official enterprise business intelligence and data visualization platform, a powerful tool that transforms complex data into clear, actionable insights. Designed to help the university community see and understand data at every level, Tableau empowers decision-makers across academic and administrative units to explore trends, uncover patterns, and drive strategic initiatives forward.
Key Capabilities:
- Intuitive Visual Analytics: Create sophisticated visualizations without programming through an accessible drag-and-drop interface
- Enterprise Data Integration: Connect seamlessly to ODU's data warehouse, Oracle systems, and multiple data sources simultaneously
- Interactive Dashboards: Build dynamic, drill-down experiences with powerful filtering, parameters, and real-time data updates
- Self-Service Analytics: Empower users to explore data independently and answer their own business questions
- Secure Collaboration: Share dashboards with role-based access controls and publish across the university community
- Mobile & Web Access: Access your analytics anywhere, on any device, with full functionality
How to Access: Request dashboard access by contacting data@odu.edu.
Microsoft Power BI is a powerful, versatile platform for operational reporting, ad-hoc analysis, and dynamic, self-service dashboards. It supports seamless integration with both cloud and on-premises data sources, empowering users to transform data into actionable insights.
Features:
- Advanced Interactivity: Powerful filtering, parameter controls, and drill-down capabilities.
- Broad Data Connectivity: Connect seamlessly to databases like Oracle, Snowflake, and more.
- Collaborative Sharing: Site-wide dashboard publishing with user-level access controls.
- Accessible Anywhere: Optimized for both mobile and web use.
How to Access: Request workspace or dashboard access by contacting data@odu.edu.
IBM Cognos Insight represents our historical reporting infrastructure and is maintained for legacy reports and scheduled data extracts. New development has transitioned to our current platforms.
Features:
- Pre-Built Reports: Historical reports for Enrollment, HR, Finance, and more
- Scheduled Data Extracts: Automated delivery of standard reports
- Flexible Export Options: Download in Excel, PDF, or CSV formats
How to Access: Request access by contacting itshelp@odu.edu. Please note that this tool is being phased out (July 2026), and no new reports will be built in Cognos Insight.
Tableau is ODU's official enterprise business intelligence and data visualization platform, a powerful tool that transforms complex data into clear, actionable insights. Designed to help the university community see and understand data at every level, Tableau empowers decision-makers across academic and administrative units to explore trends, uncover patterns, and drive strategic initiatives forward.
Key Capabilities:
- Intuitive Visual Analytics: Create sophisticated visualizations without programming through an accessible drag-and-drop interface
- Enterprise Data Integration: Connect seamlessly to ODU's data warehouse, Oracle systems, and multiple data sources simultaneously
- Interactive Dashboards: Build dynamic, drill-down experiences with powerful filtering, parameters, and real-time data updates
- Self-Service Analytics: Empower users to explore data independently and answer their own business questions
- Secure Collaboration: Share dashboards with role-based access controls and publish across the university community
- Mobile & Web Access: Access your analytics anywhere, on any device, with full functionality
How to Access: Request dashboard access by contacting data@odu.edu.
Microsoft Power BI is a powerful, versatile platform for operational reporting, ad-hoc analysis, and dynamic, self-service dashboards. It supports seamless integration with both cloud and on-premises data sources, empowering users to transform data into actionable insights.
Features:
- Advanced Interactivity: Powerful filtering, parameter controls, and drill-down capabilities.
- Broad Data Connectivity: Connect seamlessly to databases like Oracle, Snowflake, and more.
- Collaborative Sharing: Site-wide dashboard publishing with user-level access controls.
- Accessible Anywhere: Optimized for both mobile and web use.
How to Access: Request workspace or dashboard access by contacting data@odu.edu.
IBM Cognos Insight represents our historical reporting infrastructure and is maintained for legacy reports and scheduled data extracts. New development has transitioned to our current platforms.
Features:
- Pre-Built Reports: Historical reports for Enrollment, HR, Finance, and more
- Scheduled Data Extracts: Automated delivery of standard reports
- Flexible Export Options: Download in Excel, PDF, or CSV formats
How to Access: Request access by contacting itshelp@odu.edu. Please note that this tool is being phased out (July 2026), and no new reports will be built in Cognos Insight.