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IBM Cognos Business Intelligence

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IBM Cognos Business Intelligence

Overview of this book

IBM Cognos is Business Intelligence software that enables businesses to fully utilize their maximum potential. It connects people with information from virtually any data source whenever and wherever they need it so that they can make better decisions, faster.Take the practical, hands-on approach to managing your reporting environment with "IBM Cognos Business Intelligence" - packed with coverage of all the latest features to truly help you maximize your potential.With this in-depth practical guide you will learn how to fully utilize IBM Cognos 10 so that your business can make smarter decisions, achieve better results and gain a deeper understanding of your company's data. You will learn about critical topics like Report Studio, Query Studio, Analysis Studio, Security and Administration as well as in-depth coverage of other features like Business Insight, Business Insight Advanced, and Active Reports, which were introduced with IBM Cognos 10.
Table of Contents (21 chapters)
IBM Cognos Business Intelligence
Credits
Foreword
About the Author
Acknowledgement
About the Reviewers
www.PacktPub.com
Preface
Index

The business case for IBM Cognos Mobile


As workforces become more mobile, so must our technology. Many businesses are replacing traditional desktop or laptop computers with iPads or other tablet devices that allow their employees to not be tied to a desk.

IBM Cognos Mobile is staying on top of this trend. When your workforce moves away from the conventional office setting to a more modern, working-on-the-go approach to business, your business analytics need to keep up. The nice thing about the recent support received from iPad is that it is flashy and can be an easy sell.

The business user that will benefit from IBM Cognos Mobile is someone who does not spend hours sitting at a desk every week. Sales people are a perfect example of a group within your organization that would benefit from a mobile solution because of its disconnected capabilities. The executives appreciate the highly visual and interactive dashboards provided by Cognos Active Reports. Imagine being able to provide your executives...