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3 Key Functions of a Modern CPM Solution

Outcomes are important for any Finance organization. There are many means to the end in working within the Office of Finance. Working with the right people to implement the plan and monitor the plan is one method. Building up processes to keep…

Data

An Introduction to Master Data Management

Is your company suffering from a case of “Bad Data”? Everyone is following the process and doing their job correctly but you still face issues with accurate reporting, operational errors, audit anxiety about your data, etc. Good data should…

Analytics

What Does Self-Service Analytics Actually Look Like?

This article was co-authored by Crystal Meyers, Engagement Manager at Ironside. You’ve undoubtedly heard the term "Self-Service Analytics" thrown around, but what does self-service analytics actually look like in practice? What does a self-service…

Analytics

First Look: Top New Features of Cognos Analytics v11.1

Last week at Analytics University, IBM formally announced the release of the next major version of Cognos Analytics, v11.1. IBM has hinted at the inclusion of “smarts” for “augmented analytics” and improvements in the usability of…

Strategy

The Reinvention of BI Leadership in the AI Enterprise

At least weekly, I am granted the opportunity to meet and work alongside experienced professionals who serve in a corporate business intelligence (BI) leadership function. When they describe their role upon introduction, there is a common thread…

Analytics

Enable Bimodal Analytics with Cognos Analytics: Part 1

Well in advance of the IBM acquisition of Cognos, the Cognos name was synonymous with powerful, trusted enterprise business intelligence and managed reporting. Between its ability to scale to meet the needs of the largest enterprises, its robust,…

Analytics

Solving for the Top 3 Financial Planning Challenges in Higher Education

The process of creating a new fiscal year budget or long range plan, especially for Higher Education, tends to be overly complex, fraught with strategy misalignment and riddled with errors. I know this all too well as a former Budget Manager…

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Ironside Tech Tip: Monitoring Your Cognos Analytics Environment

Maintaining system availability is an important aspect of every Cognos Analytics administrator's job. Monitoring your Cognos Analytics environment is a key part of maintaining this availability. You’re likely already monitoring the IBM Cognos…

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Fixing Requirements: It's Not What You Build, It's Why

We're often asked how "our methodology" helps drive better user adoption. The key to user adoption is satisfying users’ needs, within the context of their environment. This sounds obvious, but it’s surprisingly easy to miss the mark. And…

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Implementing a Successful Master Data Management Solution

Any discussion of Master Data Management automatically includes a discussion of Data Governance. The two go hand in hand. Successful MDM implementations require understanding data ownership, stewardship, and security, as well as determining…

Analytics

End the Fighting (Over Disconnected Planning Models)

I hope no fists are flying at your office over budgeting and forecasting, however conflict is likely to occur. In this case, opinions and facts from different stakeholders can help. At the same time, impactful decisions at organizations that…

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[Recorded Webinar] The budgeting and planning process can be a particularly painful area for Higher Education. Watch our recorded webinar to learn how to solve the top 3 FP&A challenges that institutions are facing. https://t.co/iWsl7hNvH3

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Welcome to our blog.

3 Key Functions of a Modern CPM Solution

An Introduction to Master Data Management

What Does Self-Service Analytics Actually Look Like?

First Look: Top New Features of Cognos Analytics v11.1

The Reinvention of BI Leadership in the AI Enterprise

Enable Bimodal Analytics with Cognos Analytics: Part 1

Solving for the Top 3 Financial Planning Challenges in Higher Education

Ironside Tech Tip: Monitoring Your Cognos Analytics Environment

Fixing Requirements: It's Not What You Build, It's Why

Implementing a Successful Master Data Management Solution

End the Fighting (Over Disconnected Planning Models)

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