What Visio Does
Visio allows users to create a wide range of diagrams, including flowcharts, network diagrams, floor plans, and organisational charts. The software provides pre-built shapes and templates to simplify the diagramming process. Data-driven diagrams connect to data sources, automatically updating the diagram when the data changes. Plan 1 is a web-only experience, while Plan 2 offers a desktop application and the Visio Data Visualizer add-in for Excel.
Visio in Australian Tenants Today
In the AU mid-market, Visio faces competition from alternatives like Lucidchart, Miro, and draw.io. Organisations often rationalise software licences, so the value proposition of Visio needs to be clear. Visio’s strength lies in its integration with Microsoft 365 and the availability of specific shape libraries for Active Directory and Azure, which can be valuable for documenting and managing cloud-based infrastructure. This alignment can assist with demonstrating compliance obligations under APRA CPS 234, particularly when documenting IT controls.