Making smart financial decisions is essential for any business—especially during these uncertain times. Businesses must be able to quickly evaluate the health of their company and make informed decisions on how to plan for growth and manage cash flow. With our newest GL Financial reporting update from QuickStart for SAP B1 powered by IBM Cognos Analytics & IBM Planning Analytics, you can do just that! We’re excited to introduce...

When SMB companies expand beyond obvious visibility for decision-makers, the proper tools must be put in place in order for departments to communicate effectively and understand each other. This should go beyond department heads presenting their reports in weekly meetings or quarterly reviews. An unbiased and human-error-proof look at data serves an organization best and provides proper and actionable information. This is where...

Financial Reporting is very important in all organizations. However, when it comes to certain companies, it can also be executed in ways that are deemed archaic in today’s fast-moving technological climate. This can be explained by the perceived exorbitant costs associated with organizations making changes after they have been set in their ways for many years. But what if expensive software upgrades and training were all worth it?...

Regardless of the industry or the vertical, every company has to look after its finances. This means that the (sometimes dreaded) month-end is a reality that affects many managers and teams. You’ve probably experienced the hustle and bustle feel of this time, the all-too consuming extrapolation of ERP data and manipulation of spreadsheets. But what if the whole process could be simplified and save your company time, and in turn,...

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...