Enabling customized data-driven decision making with external reporting tools - such as Power BI and Tableau - and Anthology Ally's new Reporting API

Accessibility data is crucial for institutions looking to understand how creating more inclusive environments can positively impact student success. Reporting plays an important role in this understanding as administrators gather, analyze, and share valuable information about how certain areas are performing across the institution. However, a one-size-fits-all approach sometimes leaves many administrators looking for ways to further customize this view in order to provide faster analysis tailored to specific needs. External reporting tools (such as Power BI and Tableau, among others) can often bridge this gap and provide the customization many institutions are looking for if the data is available. 


Taking data analysis to a deeper level
Institutional Reporting in Anthology® Ally was designed to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the accessibility of content across the institution. To meet the growing need for further customization, Ally’s new reporting API is designed to integrate with today’s popular reporting tools to deliver an even deeper level of analysis and insight. 

By combining the capabilities of these reporting tools with Anthology Ally's institutional data, institutions can take data analysis to new levels and unlock insights with customized reporting that enables more data-driven decisions across the board.

We’ve already seen many institutions start leveraging the new capabilities to realize some key benefits, including:

Unlocking its potential
Anthology Ally's new Reporting API is a one-time configuration that works seamlessly with any reporting tool that supports APIs, including Power BI, Tableau, Microsoft Excel, or SAP Analytics, among others. It’s now available for all LMS and website clients and can be accessed and configured directly from the Institutional Report. Once configured, you can start building customized dashboards, complex data visualizations, and more in the tool of your choice or (if provided by your reporting tools) take advantage of automated reporting processes and distributions. All while leveraging the power of your Ally data!