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

SAN FRANCISCO | 10.22.2014

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Dynamic GraphsJoe Parry

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

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

KeyLines

KeyLines

Botnet Traffic

Twitter Networks

Email Traffic

Healthcare Claims

• Almost all graph data has time stamps• The graph changes over time

Graphs are dynamic

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

Previous Technique: Small Multiples

Previous Technique: 3D Slices

Our Approach

Summary

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

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

We’re Hiring!

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