rapportageinterval

Rapportageinterval, in Dutch information systems, refers to the configured duration between successive data collection, processing, or reporting cycles. It defines how often a report is generated or data is transmitted from a source to a destination, such as a dashboard, data warehouse, or regulatory submission.

In software and IT, a rapportageinterval is typically a time-based setting expressed as a period (for example every 5 minutes, hourly, or daily). Some systems distinguish between the polling or data-collection interval (how often data is fetched) and the reporting interval (how often a report is produced from the collected data). The interval may be specified in minutes, hours, or using duration formats, and can be adjusted per data source or report type.

The choice of interval has practical implications. Shorter intervals provide more timely information but increase network traffic, processing load, and storage requirements. Longer intervals reduce those burdens but can delay detection of events and reduce responsiveness. The interval should reflect data volatility, business requirements, and available resources, and it may be tuned for different sources or reports.

Common applications include system and network monitoring, where a few minutes or even seconds may be used for status dashboards; energy or utility metering with hourly or daily reports; and financial or regulatory reporting with monthly, quarterly, or annual intervals. Best practices include documenting the interval, aligning it with user needs, considering time zones, and ensuring consistent handling of data at interval boundaries.