A blessed Advent season, a Merry Christmas &Hanukkah and a Happy New Year 2025! 

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Dear employees, customers and business partners, We are living in uncertain times and certainly also at a turning point with great upheavals. Trump was freshly elected as the new US president, the coalition in Germany has broken up, the economic data in Germany has been quite a downer for quite some time and many people are looking to the future with concern. Even 2000 years ago, it felt like similar times in Judea. The Jews were groaning under the Roman occupation and had a great longing for a better life and, above all, for a Messiah who would free them from Roman oppression and with whom all their problems (the Romans were not the only problem) would virtually vanish with his appearance. The only problem was that Jesus didn’t come to solve everyone’s problems, but to remind them of what they were created as, in the image of God, and to empower them for real change by themselves. He explained to people everything they have within them, so that together with him they can solve their problems themselves. I don’t know about you when you read these lines, but the many parallels to our present time literally jump out at me as I write. We have also seen a number of changes in 2024, and you may have already noticed that we have updated our logo. We have also replaced our previous rather technocratic claim and purpose of ‘user-oriented IT’ with our new purpose ‘change to freedom’ in the second quarter. I am so excited about this new purpose because it sums up so much of what we stand for. If you give me a few more minutes of your valuable time, I would like to explain it in a little more detail from my point of view. change = transition/shift/conversion – it is usually something you actively decide on and align yourself with a new goal and then actively approach this transition. to freedom = freedom/peace – Our goal in the business context is to gain more freedom through technical innovations such as cloud, digitalisation, AI and cybersecurity. These technologies should make your business life easier so that you have to worry about it less. We would like to be at your side as your companion, like a mountain guide. That is the purpose of Axsos in our daily work, with this understanding and this mindset, we are there for you. change to freedom – for us, this goes beyond pure business. With our commitment to youth work in Palestine and Germany, as well as our Bootcamp Academy (https://axsos.academy), we support young people on their way to a successful future. We want to consciously ignite a light of hope for freedom and peace where it often seems dark. Respect and empowerment are very important to us. We focus on changing things that we can influence and leave the unchangeable things alone to see what happens to them. My colleague Majd Abu Sharar put it beautifully in her LinkedIn post:  https://axsos.link/ChangeReality The picture on the Advent calendar is a view from the Cave of the Shepherds in Bethlehem (Beit Sahour). The shepherds were sitting with their sheep in this cave when suddenly, in the middle of the night, it became dazzlingly bright and the angels announced the birth of Jesus to them. The whole story is told in Luke 2:8-22. In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the year-end business, the gift-buying and the many celebrations, I wish you moments of reflection and pause and good thoughts about what this freedom means to you personally and what goals are worth pursuing. With best regards  Frank Müller, CEO of Axsos AG 

Tell Your Data Story Your Way

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In the digital age, data is more than just numbers and charts; it’s a narrative that can drive decisions and shape the future of your business. At AXSOS AG, we believe in the power of data storytelling and how it can transform your business intelligence strategy. This blog post will explore how to effectively tell your data story your way, using interactive data visualizations that make complex information compelling and accessible. The Power of Data Storytelling Data storytelling is the art of communicating insights through a blend of data, visuals, and narrative. It’s not just about presenting numbers—it’s about creating a story that resonates with your audience. By telling your data story in a way that aligns with your organization’s goals and industry context, you can make complex topics more engaging and accessible. Bringing Your Data to Life with Visualizations Visualizations are the backbone of data storytelling. They transform raw data into something that can be easily understood and acted upon. Stunning, interactive visualizations tailored to your organization’s needs can make a significant impact by highlighting key insights and trends that might otherwise go unnoticed. Making Complex Topics Compelling and Accessible One of the greatest challenges in data storytelling is making complex topics understandable. By anchoring your narrative to well-constructed data visualizations, you can share insights more effectively. This approach not only increases comprehension but also helps your audience retain the information longer, leading to faster and better decision-making. See Data Visuals in Action The impact of data visualization is best understood by seeing it in action. Imagine transforming complicated information into easy-to-understand, interactive images that depict critical metrics for your business. These visuals can be tailored to show everything from financial health to customer satisfaction, providing a comprehensive view of your business at a glance. Practical Example: Team Workload Analysis – The Power of Data Storytelling in Practice To illustrate the powerful impact of data storytelling in decision-making, let’s consider a typical team workload analysis. Imagine a team that frequently complains about being overburdened and believes that hiring additional staff is urgently needed. By using a dashboard that visualizes the use of working hours, we can take a closer look at the situation. The dashboard divides the team’s working time into various categories: absences (vacation, sick leave) and working hours (client projects, internal meetings, internal projects, and training). Here are two possible scenarios that such an analysis could reveal: Case 1: Confirming Overload Due to High Client Project Hours In this scenario, the dashboard shows that the team spends over 80% of their regular working hours on billable client projects. This high workload leaves little room for internal projects, training, or recovery. Such an analysis would clearly indicate that the team is indeed overburdened, and expanding capacity by hiring new staff is urgently needed to maintain work quality and prevent burnout. Case 2: Need for a Review of Meeting Culture In another scenario, the dashboard shows that the team spends 60% of their working hours on billable client projects, while 30% of the time goes into internal meetings and 10% into training. In this case, the data analysis suggests that expanding capacity might not be the first solution. Instead, it could be more effective to review the efficiency of the meeting culture. The data suggests that internal meetings consume a significant portion of working time. A review of these meetings might show that optimizing or reducing them could free up more time for client projects and training without the need to hire additional staff. Conclusion: Making Data-Driven Decisions This example illustrates how a well-designed dashboard and clear data storytelling can lead to different recommendations for action. In the first case, increasing the team size would be the logical consequence, while in the second case, revising internal processes, particularly meeting culture, could be more efficient. Data storytelling allows complex relationships to be presented in a way that is both understandable and actionable. This transparency, combined with respectful communication, can then facilitate the change process and better guide the moderation with the affected employees. Empower Your Business with Custom Visuals Every business has unique data visualization needs. Whether you’re looking to track KPIs or present quarterly results, the right visualizations can make all the difference. By customizing your visuals, you can ensure that your data story is not only informative but also compelling and relevant to your audience. Conclusion: Start Telling Your Data Story Today At AXSOS AG, we believe that every business has a unique story to tell, and your data is a critical part of that narrative. By leveraging advanced data visualizations, you can tell your data story your way—making complex information accessible, engaging, and actionable. Whether you need help creating these visualizations or integrating them into your existing systems, our team is here to support you Ready to transform your data into a compelling story? Join the Conversation: