# Introduction

Data Modella is a cloud based, collaborative cost modelling system and process that unlocks the collective insight and knowledge in your organisation.

The core concept in Data Modella is the Model. Models in Data Modella to represent the outcomes over a period of time and enable decision making. Models can also contain of multiple Scenarios enabling the comparison of multiple model variants to be built on a single consistent framework.

Data Modella puts the practice of Modelling front and center. The design and process of constructing and building on the model over time is a key factor in building actuate and useful models. Data Modella guides this process by using structured data such as lists and tags to add dimensionality and utility to your data.

Collaboration brings commercial and technical streams together to unlock the collective insight and knowledge across your business.

Learn how to build your [first model](https://github.com/DataModella/docs/blob/main/broken-reference/README.md).


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