Performance and usability are at the heart of any effective analytics deployment. In Part 2 of our Cognos 12.1.0 spotlight, we turn our attention to enhancements that streamline the user experience and optimize dashboard performance—crucial elements for scaling insights quickly across teams using our QuickStart Solution.
Row Limit Property: Speed Up Your Dashboards
Authors can now control the volume of data rendered in visualizations with a simple row limit setting. For QuickStart users, this translates into faster load times and a smoother experience—especially when working with large datasets or mobile devices.
Key Benefits For You:
Faster Load Times:
Dashboards open and refresh more quickly, even with large data sources.
Optimized for Mobile:
Smoother experience on slower networks or lower-powered devices.
Focused Insights:
Display only the most relevant data points, reducing noise and visual clutter.
This is a game-changer for QuickStart environments where performance at scale is critical.
Revamped Welcome Page: Smarter Starting Point
The new landing experience features three core actions: Create, Assistant, and Learn. This helps new users onboard faster and existing users stay focused on what matters most—building, analyzing, and exploring content.
Key Benefits For You:
Quick Launch:
Get to work faster without digging through menus.
Simplified Navigation:
New users are guided, while experienced users save time.
Task-Focused Design:
The layout prioritizes productivity over interface complexity.
QuickStart users benefit from reduced ramp-up time and more consistent user engagement.
Enhanced Visualizations: Better Looks, Better Clarity
From dual line charts to stacked value totals and improved tooltips, 12.1.0 introduces a host of visual upgrades. QuickStart dashboards now support even richer storytelling with less clutter and more control—including better PDF export fidelity and the ability to hide category summaries.
Cognos 12.1.0 roll out includes:
– Dual line charts
– Conditional formatting
– Stacked totals
– Zero-axis gridlines
– More detailed tooltips
– Improved PDF exports
– Category summary hiding
– % and total values in legends
Key Benefits For You:
More Informative Dashboards:
Clearer legends, better tooltips, and dual axes make insights more digestible.
Polished Reports:
PDF exports now retain layout and detail for boardroom-ready presentations.
Custom Control:
Users can fine-tune visual styles to better suit their narrative.
QuickStart dashboards become more powerful and presentable, with less post-processing needed.
With Cognos Analytics 12.1.0, IBM delivers not just features, but experience improvements—and that’s exactly what we focus on delivering through the QuickStart Solution. These updates mean more speed, more clarity, and more intelligence for every user.
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