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The Importance of Data Preparation for Business Analytics

In today's "Big Data" era, a lot of data, in volume and variety, is being continuously generated across various channels within an enterprise and in the Cloud. To drive exploratory analysis and make accurate predictions, we need to connect,…

Business Analytics, Technology Spotlight

Enable Bimodal Analytics with Cognos Analytics: Part 2

In the first installment of our series on bimodal analytics, we talked about the origins of Mode 2 analytics. We looked at some of the challenges around implementing true bimodal analytics within IBM Cognos Analytics 11 and touched on some…

Business Analytics, Data Science, Technology Spotlight

New Capabilities Announced for AWS QuickSight

Earlier today the AWS team unveiled two new capabilities for QuickSight, Amazon’s signature Business Intelligence tool. Speaking live from the AWS re:Invent conference at the Venetian in Las Vegas, the four hosts announced the ability for…

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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 Management

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…

Business Analytics

What Does Self-Service Analytics Actually Look Like?

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 user look like? And what prep work is needed to enable these people to…

Business Analytics, Technology Spotlight

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…

Business Analytics, Data Science

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…

Business Analytics, Technology Spotlight

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,…

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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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Welcome to our blog.

The Importance of Data Preparation for Business Analytics

Enable Bimodal Analytics with Cognos Analytics: Part 2

New Capabilities Announced for AWS QuickSight

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

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