futureDecide™ / ERDP data is stored in multiple databases and tables, each of which is optimized to store a specific type of data in such a way as to facilitate use of that data in constructing real-time interfaces and downloadable or pdf reports :
- “benchmark” data consists of language ladder positioning (A, B, C, etc.). Assessment comments are stored as text.
- “entity” data consists of label / value pairs stored as strings
- “inform” provides mechanisms for storing data from text boxes, select drop-down menus, multiple-select boxes, checkboxes, and variations on the above. All inform data is stored as strings or text
- “vsm” data consists of properties related to value streams, revenue / cost / profit / metrics curves, scenarios, and events. Vsm data may be stored as object properties, integers, and strings
- “uploads” data consists of uploaded pdf files stored in directories on the server, and file names, file paths and other properties stored as strings
- “service” data consists of data about users, services, subscriptions, and enterprises / organizations, mainly stored as object properties