The arrival of the latest version of Cognos is upon us. Like any good software update, its users and adopters want to know what’s new? Here is a bit more about what IBM is calling the best Cognos release ever delivered. Home and Content Navigation Many have already seen the Carbon X design system across various IBM platforms. This sleek, modern look and expanded functionality will be extended to Cognos Analytics (in Light and Dark...

1. Developed with the SAP B1 User in Mind QuickStart was not only made with our clients in mind, but the creation of its functionalities was also directly informed by client feedback. Over the years, NewIntelligence has developed great communication and transparency with clients when it comes to their pain points. This innovative approach has allowed us to address issues head-on and release many modules such as: Quotes Orders...

If you  run a service department with SAP B1, you’ll want to read on! If your company  handles RMA’s with repair and service calls, the newly released QuickStart Service Module is the perfect way to customize your SAP B1 data for better reporting and visibility on various aspects of your service department. The Service module provides better visibility on which technicians are working on which RMA’s and the time and...

What’s better than having your company’s data analytics right in the palm of your hand? Not much! In our fast-paced world, having access to such information on-the-go is crucial for your organization when data-driven decisions need to be made quickly. The landscape of the workplace has evolved quite a bit over the years, with people going from desktops to laptops, to integrating more and more of their work tools on mobile. For this...

IBM made Cognos Analytics 11.1.7 available for download in August 2020.  This is a Long-Term Support (LTSR) release, as it is the final release of the 11.1.x version, which means it will be supported for the next 2-3 years. The Cognos 11.1.7 release has very significant enhancements including the new Cognos Mobile App, API Connectivity, enhancements to report authoring, dashboards, data modules, data sets, scheduling, and sharing...

The ability for companies to mine their data and drill down into the details to understand what is working versus what needs improving was certainly important and valuable to most firms pre-COVID19. But now that the entire global economy has been turned somewhat upside down, the need for effective business analytics has suddenly become more critical than ever. Why is this? During times of crisis or economic instability, businesses...