

IBM Cognos Analytic Applications
As consultants the first question we are often asked by our customers is can we build reports directly against our transactional systems. While there are some exceptions our general best practice is to recommend against this…
Customizing Cognos URL Objects (Part 1)
How Do URLs Currently Work In Cognos
Within IBM Cognos, a URL object is a very easy way of linking to any external file or web site. Using URLs helps you keep the files and web sites you use most frequently at your fingertips. However, the…
IBM Cognos Express – Ensuring Implementation Success
The late 2009 release of Cognos Express has generated quite a bit of interest from companies considering the benefits of a Business Intelligence (BI) implementation, but had previously been limited by financial considerations. While this entry…
IBM Cognos 8 Report Studio Fundamentals Public Training Course
We are excited to announce our first course in a series of IBM Cognos public training offerings. This is a fantastic opportunity to experience the same high-caliber training curricula as our on-site courses, led by our very own veteran consultants,…
Creating Dynamic IBM Cognos Reports with jQuery
There is a growing need to provide more dynamic and interactive reporting for technically savvy consumers that have elevated expectations for how their data should be presented to them. With the arrival of IBM Cognos 8.4 comes Cognos Mashup…
Presenting in Calendar Format
The Problem
Over the past several years, we have had a number of customers inquire about a method to deliver real-time scheduling information in a common calendar format. Typically this requires the ability to schedule events around…
The Relationship between Developer and Consumer
The relationship between the report developer and report consumer often times have very little definition, with neither side having a concise picture of the best alignment of roles and responsibilities. The report developer has a clear understanding…
The IBM Cognos SDK: Bridging the Gaps
While the IBM Cognos 8 BI application suite provides best of breed capabilities and user acceptance, the one size fits all approach necessary for software vendors to allow their applications to remain business agnostic can often leave organizations…
What can Business Intelligence do for you?
In a time of financial instability, corporate investments must be thought out very carefully. That said, some investments can offer benefits almost immediately after implementation. There is one that can help you increase operational efficiency,…
Integrating an Enterprise Wiki with IBM Cognos 8
Beginning with IBM Cognos 8.4 and higher, IBM provides a means of linking package objects from within Cognos Viewer or any of the studios, to IBM Business Glossary to serve as a central, web-based repository for documentation. If you do not…
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