Abstract: Electrical data processing techniques are described for performing business analysis based on datasets that are incomplete (e.g., contain censored data) and/or based on datasets that are derived from a stage-based business operation. A first technique offsets the effects of error caused by the incomplete dataset by performing a trending operation followed by a de-trending operation. A second technique provides a model containing multiple sub-models, where the output of one sub-model serves as the input to another sub-model in recursive fashion. A third technique determines when a specified event is likely to occur with respect to a given asset by first discriminating whether the event is very unlikely to occur; if the asset does not meet this initial test, it is further processed by a second sub-model, which determines the probability that the specified event will occur for each of a specified series of time intervals.

Abstract: A method is described for performing and acting on what-if forecasts in a business that includes multiple interrelated business processes.

Abstract: A method is provided for visualizing a probabilistic output result generated by a business information and decisioning control system for a business including multiple interrelated business processes. The method includes: (a) performing analysis using a business model provided by the business information and decisioning control system to generate a probabilistic output result, the probabilistic output result having confidence information associated therewith; (b) presenting the probabilistic output result and the associated confidence information to the user via a business system user interface of the business information and decisioning control system; and (c) receiving the user's selection of a command via the business system user interface, where the command prompts at least one of the interrelated business processes to make a change in the at least one of the interrelated business processes.

Abstract: A method is described for affecting changes in a business including a multiple interrelated business processes.

Abstract: A method is described for generating output results for presentation in a business information and decisioning control system. The method includes: (a) generating a set of output results using a business model, where the generating of the set of output results is performed prior to a request by a user for the output results; (b) storing the set of output results; (c) receiving a user's request for an output result via the business information and decisioning control system; (d) determining whether the requested output result has been generated in advance of the user's request; and (e) if the requested output result has been generated in advance, retrieving the requested output result from storage and presenting the output result to the user.

Abstract: A digital cockpit allows a cockpit user to “steer” a business in the same manner that a cockpit of an airplane is used to control the airplane. A number of digital cockpit features enable this functionality. For example, the digital cockpit provides an efficient mechanism for providing prompt reporting regarding a business's past behavior, its current behavior, and its projected future behavior. The digital cockpit uses a suite of business models to provide such information. The digital cockpit further includes mechanisms for allowing a user to carry out desired control of the business by making changes to the business's processes and associated systems. Further, the digital cockpit provides a modular design which allows for the efficient plug-in and modification of business models.