About IBM Cognos Analytics
Cognos Software by IBM is a family of business intelligence products with tailored solutions for businesses of all sizes. The software combines standard BI features such as reports, dashboards, advanced data visualization, real-time monitoring, analysis, and forecasting, with advanced features such as performance scorecards and strategy management, collaboration tools, and financial planning and analysis. You can also use Cognos to design automated workflows and data integrations.
The kinds of analysis you can carry out in Cognos include trend analysis, what-if analysis, and predictive analysis. You can build interactive dashboards in Cognos with moving data and collaboration tools such as comments and annotations. You can also build scorecards to monitor performance, measure KPIs against corporate objectives and develop strategy. Also included in the suite of products are solutions for sales compensation management, process automation, and planning & budgeting.
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Supported Languages
English
Pricing starting from:
$10.00
- Free Version
- Free Trial
- Subscription
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Total features of IBM Cognos Analytics: 24
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- Industry: Semiconductors
- Company size: 1,001-5,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Tool that improves decision making
Reviewed on 21/06/2022
Pros
It has a nice user interface, with multiple customization options, attractive panels and excellent performance. It has the useful drag and drop tool that makes it easy to manipulate data to create nice visualizations. Provides high quality and visually pleasing real-time reports. The mobile application works very well, giving the platform greater mobility.
Cons
I would like them to improve the documentation to start using the platform more easily and get the most out of all its functions. Its cost is considerably high.
- Industry: Computer Software
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
New age and Traditional BI tool
Reviewed on 08/01/2020
Cognos is used for operational reporting and analytics and schedule reports to be sent via email to...
Cognos is used for operational reporting and analytics and schedule reports to be sent via email to users on a duly basis. Used in mobile as well.
Pros
Cognos 11 comes with all the latest features expected in a BI tool, the graph generations and story buildings as well as predictions.
Cons
Interactive pdf is not available for reports. Can be difficult to implement without admin support for end users.
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MicroStrategy AnalyticsReasons for Switching to IBM Cognos Analytics
As it was cheaper and had more skills available in the market to support the tool.
- Industry: Computer Software
- Company size: 201-500 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Professional dataviz tool which ensures a unique experience to expertsor first-time business...
Reviewed on 30/04/2022
We have been using Cognos BI for many years for data reporting and performance analysis. Our...
We have been using Cognos BI for many years for data reporting and performance analysis. Our business analysts were constantly complaining about the long delays to get data extracts. Withe Cognos Analytics we were in a position to give the BA access to pertinent data extracts in record time and with minimum hands-on training. This empowered them and allowed them to spend more time on building predictions and preparing recommendations for corrective actions.
Pros
The quick learning curve which turns every intuition into a positive experience
Cons
The story telling capabilities are not seamless enough and consume too much efforts to be reach the desired effect.
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TableauReasons for Switching to IBM Cognos Analytics
Smooth integration with IBM analytics product suite and quality of support provided by the vendor.- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 51-200 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 6.0 /10
Cognos - A good Enterprise Reporting Tool
Reviewed on 12/12/2016
I used Cognos as an analytical tool by linking our ERP (Microsoft Dynamic NAV) to it. All the...
I used Cognos as an analytical tool by linking our ERP (Microsoft Dynamic NAV) to it. All the financial data would be mapped & a lot of customized reports were taken out like Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA). The user interface is pretty good. The CUBEs are little confusing but once you get the grip they work very well. The ability to drill down the reports to very basic level is a plus point
A little tough to learn & customize. It's a little slow when dealing with a medium amount of data.
Pros
Easily integrating with most of the ERPs, very good for customizing reports, very detailed reporting
Cons
Tough to learn & not many resources available, you will get the value of the money invested in it only if you are able to get the most out of it
- Industry: Chemicals
- Company size: 1,001-5,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Cognos
Reviewed on 22/07/2020
it is a great software depends on the the organisation ability to set up and master its capabilities
it is a great software depends on the the organisation ability to set up and master its capabilities
Pros
Capabilities of this software is far reaching and varied and it depends on the organisation ability to use it to their advantage.
Cons
the support from the consultant was great but costly.
IBM Cognos Analytics FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions for IBM Cognos Analytics.Q. What type of pricing plans does IBM Cognos Analytics offer?
IBM Cognos Analytics offers the following pricing plans:
- Starting from: $10.00
- Free Trial: Available
Contact IBM for a quote for any of the Cognos products. Learn more at: https://www.ibm.com/products/cognos-analytics/pricing
Q. Who are the typical users of IBM Cognos Analytics?
IBM Cognos Analytics has the following typical customers:
2-10, 11-50, 51-200, 201-500, 501-1,000, 1,001-5,000
Q. What languages does IBM Cognos Analytics support?
IBM Cognos Analytics supports the following languages:
English
Q. Does IBM Cognos Analytics support mobile devices?
IBM Cognos Analytics supports the following devices:
Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
Q. What other apps does IBM Cognos Analytics integrate with?
We do not have any information about what integrations IBM Cognos Analytics has
Q. What level of support does IBM Cognos Analytics offer?
IBM Cognos Analytics offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, Knowledge Base Software, Phone Support
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