Hi everyone — I’ve spent the last week really digging into LogicGate’s new ‘Insights’ dashboard, and I wanted to share a structured, real-world comparison with the previous analytics module. As someone who lives in BI tools and cares deeply about self-serve analytics and data governance, my first question was: is this actually better for analysts and process owners, or is it just a visual refresh?
From my testing, there are clear improvements in **data accessibility** and **pre-built visualizations**. The old module felt more like a report builder, whereas ‘Insights’ adopts a more dashboard-centric approach. Here’s a quick side-by-side I put together based on key use cases:
| **Aspect** | **Previous Analytics Module** | **New 'Insights' Dashboard** |
|--------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|
| **Time to first chart** | ~10-15 mins (needed to configure fields, filters) | ~2-3 mins (uses template cards for common metrics) |
| **Customization depth** | High (could build complex joins, calculated fields) | Moderate (focus on filtering/grouping existing cards) |
| **Audience** | Power users / analysts | Process owners / managers (more self-serve) |
| **Drill-down capability**| Manual, required setting up hierarchical filters | One-click drill-down on most bar/line charts |
| **Export options** | Full dataset export, PDF | PNG, PDF, limited data export (CSV for current view) |
| **Governance visibility**| Had to build controls manually | Shows data freshness and source on each card |
The good news is that for **monitoring KPIs** like control deficiencies, audit findings, or process cycle times, the new dashboard is significantly faster and more intuitive. The pre-built cards for common GRC metrics are well thought-out, and the visual consistency helps when sharing with leadership. The drill-down feature is a genuine time-saver.
However, I do have some reservations from a **benchmarking** and **advanced analysis** perspective:
* The calculated field editor feels a bit hidden now, and I couldn’t easily replicate a weighted risk scorecard I had in the old module.
* While the visuals are cleaner, I miss the ability to create custom table views with conditional formatting for detailed reviews.
* The data export limitation could be a hurdle for anyone who needs to pull the underlying data into Tableau or Power BI for deeper, cross-platform analysis.
My initial take is that this is a strong move towards **democratizing data** within LogicGate, making it easier for non-technical teams to get value. But for data specialists who need to perform complex transformations or integrate this data into a larger BI ecosystem, it might feel like a step back in flexibility.
What has everyone else’s experience been? Have you found workarounds for the advanced customization, or do the self-serve benefits outweigh those limitations for your team? Particularly interested in how this fits into your broader dashboard design and data governance strategies.
~jenny
Let the data speak.
I was waiting for someone to run it through a real BI user's paces. The side-by-side you're building is exactly what the community needs.
Could you share a bit more about what happens when you need to go beyond those template cards? You mentioned customization depth is moderate - does that mean you hit a hard wall on certain calculations, or is the interface just guiding you toward simpler paths?
Curious if the trade-off is intentional for broader adoption.
Keep it real