IBM Cognos Analytics
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How to Replace IBM Cognos AnalyticsOverview
Features
28 features across 13 categories
AI(3)
New agentic AI capabilities that simplify and accelerate reporting
Ask the Cognos Analytics AI Assistant questions in natural language to get answers and insights from any data source, with automatic dashboard and visualization generation
Explore data with conversational AI for faster decision-making and better collaboration
AI & Analytics(1)
Apply time series modeling to predict trends and uncover deeper insights without requiring data science background
Administration(2)
Centralized administration panel for managing Cognos Analytics platform
Multi-tenant capabilities for managing multiple organizational units
Analytics(1)
Empower users with self-service analytics tools that leverage AI to deliver actionable insights and simplify data exploration and preparation
Automation(1)
Reporting Agents for automated report generation and distribution
Customization(1)
Advanced customization options for themes, extensions, and color palettes
Data Management(1)
Support for CQM and DQM query capabilities for data quality management
Governance(3)
Manage data governance and compliance with centralized management, audit trails and fine-grained access controls
Build and manage certified data models for trusted, governed intelligence across the organization
Comprehensive tracking and auditing of platform usage for compliance and management
Integration(4)
SDK and REST API for extending and customizing Cognos Analytics functionality
Connectivity to multiple data sources including SAP BW/4HANA and Microsoft Fabric
Save report output to File System storage
Secure connectivity to on-premises data servers through Satellite Connectors
Mobile(1)
Unified mobile application for accessing Cognos Analytics on mobile devices
Reporting(4)
Create and share dynamic personalized, multipage reports in formats including HTML, CSV, PDF, Excel and more with unlimited distribution and authoring options
Interactive brushing capability in reporting for enhanced data exploration
Bulk distribution of reports with dynamic filtering
Schedule and automate report delivery
Security(2)
Support for custom Java authentication mechanisms
Implement enterprise-grade security with Single Sign-On (SSO) and IBMid authentication
Visualization(4)
Create striking, interactive visualizations with drill-down capabilities and dynamic data exploration
Build compelling, interactive real-time dashboards quickly with drag-and-drop functionality and autogenerated visualizations
Create master-detail chart relationships for hierarchical data exploration
Dashboards that respond and adapt to different device sizes and screen formats
Pricing
On-Premises
- ✓Analyze and discover - Interactive reporting and data analysis
- ✓Visual dashboards creation
- ✓AI-powered insights and discovery
- ✓Framework Manager compatibility
- ✓Share and collaborate
- ✓Report scheduling
- ✓Report bursting
- ✓Cognos Analytics mobile app
- ✓Customization - themes, extensions, palettes
- ✓On-premise data server connectivity via Satellite Connectors
- ✓Enterprise security and SSO
- ✓Custom Java authentication
- ✓Centralized platform administration
- ✓CQM/DQM query support
- ✓Cognos SDK and REST API
- ✓Platform usage and audit tracking
On-Cloud Hosted
- ✓Analyze and discover - Interactive reporting and data analysis
- ✓Visual dashboards creation
- ✓AI-powered insights and discovery
- ✓Framework Manager compatibility
- ✓Share and collaborate
- ✓Report scheduling
- ✓Report bursting
- ✓Cognos Analytics mobile app
- ✓Customization - themes, extensions, palettes
- ✓On-premise data server connectivity via Satellite Connectors
- ✓Enterprise security and SSO
- ✓Custom Java authentication
- ✓Centralized platform administration
- ✓DQM query support
- ✓Cognos SDK and REST API
- ✓Platform usage and audit tracking
On-Cloud On-Demand
- ✓Analyze and discover - Interactive reporting and data analysis
- ✓Share and collaborate
- ✓On-premise data server connectivity via Satellite Connectors
- ✓DQM query support
- ✓Platform usage and audit tracking
Certified Containers
- ✓Analyze and discover - Interactive reporting and data analysis
- ✓Visual dashboards creation
- ✓AI-powered insights and discovery
- ✓Framework Manager compatibility
- ✓Share and collaborate
- ✓Report scheduling
- ✓Report bursting
- ✓Cognos Analytics mobile app
- ✓Customization - themes, extensions, palettes
- ✓On-premise data server connectivity via Satellite Connectors
- ✓Enterprise security and SSO
- ✓Custom Java authentication
- ✓Centralized platform administration
- ✓DQM query support
- ✓Cognos SDK and REST API
- ✓Platform usage and audit tracking
- ✓Manage tenants
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Integrations
12 known integrations