I have spent a lot of time showcasing data modules to audiences across the world in-person and in livestreams, helping people understand how and why to use them as part of Cognos Analytics. The most consistent question I receive – by far – is about understanding framework manager vs data modules. There are a lot […]
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Cognos Analytics Forecasting Overview
Cognos Analytics 11.1.4 brings exciting and long sought forecasting capabilities to the platform. While Cognos is far from the first analytics tool to offer forecasting, IBM’s implementation is more flexible, more powerful and easier to use than competitors. Let’s take a dive into Cognos Analytics forecasting to understand why. Where is forecasting available? Forecasting is […]
Cognos Analytics Linked Modules
If you’ve been following this blog you know that I love Cognos data modules to death. They are easy to learn, easy to use and full of functionality. Today we’re going to explore using Cognos Analytics Linked Modules to maintain enterprise data governance while enabling self-service. This entry is meant to give a straightforward implementation […]
How to Organize Cognos for self-service
Most Cognos environments are organized to support a world of IT authored report consumption – a fact that I confirm over and over as I present about Cognos modernization across the United States and am asked by beleaguered but hopeful looking Cognos admins, ‘How am I supposed to support all this self-service stuff?’ Never fear […]
Cognos 11.1.4 Performance Tips
Are you attending Data and AI Forum in Miami next week? Want to talk some Cognos with me? Snag a half hour of my time to chat free from sales guys. Thank you to those who attended Tuesday’s 11.1.4 livestream! Technical issues aside I had a great time doing it and will be hosting more […]