GraphConnect 2014 SF: Dynamic Graphs: The Future of Neo4j Visualization

1. SAN FRANCISCO | 10.22.2014
Dynamic Graphs
Joe Parry
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2. Outline
• End-Users need to see graphs
• Most graphs are dynamic in two senses:
– the end-user needs to search and explore the
graph interactively
– the graph itself changes over time
• An impressive graph application
– can engage and excite your end-users
– can get corporate buy-in to the graph approach

3. KeyLines
KeyLines is a commercial SDK for
building fully customized graph
visualization applications for
end-users
• Runs in any browser
• Works on any device
• Powerful functionality
• A fast developer experience
• Simple deployment
• Easy maintenance

4. Botnet Traffic
KeyLines

5. Twitter Networks

6. Email Traffic

7. Healthcare Claims

8. Graphs are dynamic
• Almost all graph data has time stamps
• The graph changes over time

9. What can happen to a graph over time?
• Node addition
• Node removal
• Link addition
• Link removal
• Activity increase/decrease on nodes/links
(flow)
• Structural changes
– community formation
– dissolution of communities

10. Previous Technique: Small Multiples

11. Previous Technique: 3D Slices

12. Our Approach

13. Summary
• End-Users need to see graphs
• Most graphs are dynamic
• Great visualizations can engage and excite

14. Cambridge Intelligence
• Founded in 2011
• Offices in Cambridge UK & Boston USA
• We help organizations understand connected data
– KeyLines – our award-winning graph visualization SDK
– Niche developer services
– Expert know-how

15. Thanks!
info@cambridge-intelligence.com
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