What’s New & What Stays in the new release? Cognos Analytics, released at the end of December 2015, offers the same functionality available in Cognos 10, but with a new and improved interface and user experience mirrored after the same self-service design principles as Watson Analytics. When you upgrade, users will still be able to access and navigate to all of the current studios within Cognos Analytics just as they were in...

Global software developer Rocket Software recently announced the release of Rocket Discover 1.5,  a self-service data preparation, visualization, and discovery tool that provides unparalleled native access to IBM Cognos BI & TM1 data. Rocket extends the value of your investments by giving you the ability to connect, visualize and collaborate on your IBM Cognos TM1 cubes and your Cognos BI content such as Queries and PowerCubes....

Having a BI system in an organization is among the top priorities for executives.  It has become an essential element in gaining a competitive advantage in a furiously fast-paced market.  However, no BI system can run itself and there is always going to be some upkeep necessary.  Whether this is due to changing requirements, upgrades & optimization, a maturing or expanding BI community, your BI environment can become increasingly...

In summer 2014, IBM announced changes in the IBM Cognos User Roles and Definitions.  This new licensing model has made it easier for users to access Cognos 10 capabilities, such as Cognos Workspace, Active Report and Mobile. Cognos customers had their user roles automatically migrated to one of three simplified roles with increased functionality, with the exception of the Consumer license role, which remains unchanged. You can give...