Item: IBM Cognos Analytics
Rating: 9
Author: Damith Low

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

This platform offers a full range of BI software to address business goals. It helps to create easy-to-use and run detailed reports for data analysis, provides the ability to edit current data along with alerts, schedules, etc. in real-time. Also, there is flexibility in data import and reporting in this tool, it can manage large data sets, it also offers an option to export reports in XML or PDF format.IBM Cognos Analytics with Watson also gives us the ability to use interactive dashboards, create business reports, explore data, etc. very easily.

Pros and Cons

It is a reliable and scalable platform.
It offers data connectors including SQL Server, CSV, Excel, and more.
Multiple integrations.
Flexible deployment options.

Does not provide a free trial.
It is difficult to learn.
It is not easy to use and implement for non-technical users.

Return on Investment

It is easily manageable, thanks to its outstanding features and ease of use.
I can query, monitor and process analytical data through its web-based interface.
Make compelling visualizations, charts, and dashboards to deliver an exceptional experience.

Alternatives Considered

Tableau CRM (formerly Einstein Analytics) and Microsoft Power BI

They are powerful tools, they are used to handle a large amount of data, create different and complex visualizations. They make it easy for users to run queries using natural language and get automatic feedback on the information. They are powerful, intuitive and allow users of all levels to harness their potential.

Self-Service

It provides effective solutions, including being able to easily consult and process analytical data. Being able to work through compelling, fully visual charts and dashboards is exceptional.

Data Security and Quality

This tool provides many features to improve work efficiency, it is one of the BI capabilities in all BI products. Provides interactive dashboards, business reporting, data exploration, etc.

Reporting

It is an extremely flexible platform, it provides adequate strategies for correct data analysis. It helps to build several easy decision networks to share meaningful ideas. It allows you to connect data analysis with different workflows, solutions, and processes. Ad-hoc reporting support also has a big advantage.

Other Software Used

Microsoft Power BI, Tableau CRM (formerly Einstein Analytics)

Key Insights

Do you think IBM Cognos Analytics delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with IBM Cognos Analytics's feature set?

Yes

Did IBM Cognos Analytics live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of IBM Cognos Analytics go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy IBM Cognos Analytics again?

Yes

Likelihood to Recommend

IBM is a reporting tool that focuses on data analysis. It is the most robust digital BI platform that I have used for years, with IBM I can get detailed information through a variety of reports/dashboards. I can send my colleagues by email reports in PDF or XML format, it also allows easy integration with third-party tools for more fluid communication.

Sharing reports is possible, easy and effective.

Modules Used

Overall Satisfaction with IBM Cognos Analytics with Watson