IBM Cognos Analytics
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How to Replace IBM Cognos AnalyticsOverview
Features
32 features across 14 categories
AI(5)
New AI capabilities that simplify and accelerate reporting
Ask the Cognos Analytics AI Assistant natural language questions to get answers and insights from any data source, generating visualizations and dashboards on demand
Generate AI-enhanced insights and discoveries from data
Explore data with conversational AI for interactive data analysis
Answer user questions about data in natural language using AI
Administration(1)
Manage multiple tenants in a single deployment
Analytics(2)
Apply time series modeling to predict trends and uncover deeper insights without requiring a data science background
Empower users with self-service analytics tools leveraging AI for data exploration and preparation
Automation(3)
Bulk distribution of reports to multiple recipients
Automatically schedule and deliver reports at specified intervals
Preview feature for automated reporting tasks
Customization(1)
Improved theming capabilities for customizing the appearance of dashboards and reports
Data Management(3)
Pre-built, certified data models for reliable and trusted insights
Support for Cognos Query Manager and Data Query Manager queries
Self-service data modeling and metadata management
Deployment(1)
Deploy across clouds, on-premises or hybrid environments without sacrificing governance or performance
Developer Tools(1)
Developer APIs for custom integrations and extensions
Governance(3)
Track and monitor all activities and changes for compliance and security purposes
Unified platform governance with audit trails and fine-grained access controls
Monitor and track platform usage for compliance and optimization
Integration(2)
New connectors for SAP BW/4HANA and Microsoft Fabric connectivity in version 12.1.1
Connect to on-premises data servers through satellite connectors
Mobile(1)
Unified mobile application for accessing Cognos Analytics on the go
Reporting(2)
Create and share dynamic personalized, multipage reports in multiple formats including HTML, CSV, PDF, and Excel with unlimited distribution and authoring options
Export and save report outputs directly to file systems
Security(2)
Advanced security features with SSO and custom Java authentication options
Granular control over access and permissions for data and reports
Visualization(5)
New capability in version 12.1.1 for interactive data exploration in reporting
Create compelling, interactive real-time dashboards quickly with drag-and-drop functionality to create autogenerated visualizations
Create dynamic dashboards with interactive visualizations and drill-down capabilities
Enhanced charting capability available in version 12.1.1
Dashboards that adapt to different screen sizes and devices
Pricing
On-Premises
- ✓Interactive reporting and data analysis
- ✓Visual dashboards creation
- ✓Share and collaborate
- ✓Report scheduling
- ✓Report bursting
- ✓Cognos Analytics mobile app
- ✓Customization - themes, extensions, palettes
- ✓Connect to on-premises data servers via Satellite Connectors
- ✓Enterprise security and Single Sign-On
- ✓IBMid authentication
- ✓Centralized platform administration
- ✓CQM/DQM queries support
- ✓Cognos SDK and Rest API
- ✓Platform usage and audit tracking
- ✓Manage tenants
On-Cloud Hosted
- ✓Interactive reporting and data analysis
- ✓Visual dashboards creation
- ✓AI-powered insights and discovery
- ✓Share and collaborate
- ✓Report scheduling
- ✓Report bursting
- ✓Cognos Analytics mobile app
- ✓Connect to on-premises data servers via Satellite Connectors
- ✓Enterprise security and Single Sign-On
- ✓Centralized platform administration
- ✓Only DQM queries
- ✓Cognos SDK and Rest API
- ✓Platform usage and audit tracking
On-Cloud On Demand
- ✓Interactive reporting and data analysis
- ✓Visual dashboards creation
- ✓AI-powered insights and discovery
- ✓Share and collaborate
- ✓Cognos Analytics mobile app
- ✓Limited centralized platform administration
- ✓Only DQM queries
Certified Containers
- ✓Interactive reporting and data analysis
- ✓Visual dashboards creation
- ✓AI-powered insights and discovery
- ✓Share and collaborate
- ✓Report scheduling
- ✓Report bursting
- ✓Cognos Analytics mobile app
- ✓Customization - themes, extensions, palettes
- ✓Connect to on-premises data servers via Satellite Connectors
- ✓Enterprise security and Single Sign-On
- ✓Custom Java authentication
- ✓Centralized platform administration
- ✓Only DQM queries
- ✓Cognos SDK and Rest API
- ✓Platform usage and audit tracking
- ✓Manage tenants
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Integrations
6 known integrations