Technical implementation
For an in-depth analysis of Internet metrics, data of different type and origin are combined and condensed into an operational framework.
This way, relevant facts are analyzed and mapped into a performance key figure system that allows correlation and long time comparison of comprehensive data.
A broad range of modules for visualization and analysis is available to support both novice and expert users to pick relevant information according to their individual needs. With the help of powerful tools integrated into a dedicated website, the time consuming process of extracting important details from large data sets and interpreting the results in their respective context becomes practically feasible.
Component view of the Internet Key Figure System
The system basically consists of three components: data acquisition, data processing and visualization.
At first, data from a distributed network of probes is collected remotely and combined with input from various external sources, before the raw information is classified and transformed within a second stage of data processing. As a final step, key figure values are calculated and stored in a database backend to make them accessible via standard tools and methods.
Due to a modular architecture, additional tools and data sources are easily setup as plugins to extend and customize the system. Our self-developed IAS (Structural analysis of the internet) and IVS (Internet Availability System) subsystems serve as an example for this modular approach.
The system does not only collect realtime data, but also stores historical values to allow time-based comparisons of key indicators. Furthermore, the core logic automatically performs analysis on input data to check for logical patterns, correlation and mathematical dependencies.
Additional expert tools assist in picking relevant information from large data sets to view details, apply custom calculations or choose from different visualization modules. Any results can be saved as reports or exported for further processing by third-party tools.
Besides these extended features for registered users, the portal homepage provides an intuitive representation of key indicators that summarize the current situation of the Internet, or the monitored parts of it, respectively. The public homepage is designed to provide a one-stop point of information for both novice and advanced users. To meet those requirements, special attention is paid to content of general interest and usability aspects.
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