IBM Cognos Review

We can simply create a dashboard. The data module lets you create data models.

What is most valuable?

It is very powerful, it is a lot easier to use and the new version has a very nice look and feel.

It also has the ability to simply create a dashboard and the data module lets you easily create many data models.

How has it helped my organization?

We have the ability to create reports that monitor the organization in a very easy way.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have used it for one year.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I have not encountered any stability issues.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I have not encountered any scalability issues.

How are customer service and technical support?

Technical support is 8/10.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I did not previously use a different solution.

How was the initial setup?

Initial setup was straightforward, especially with the new version.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The price is very low for the SaaS edition.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

Before choosing this product, I did not evaluate other options.

What other advice do I have?

It can do anything; you just have to study it a bit.

Which version of this solution are you currently using?

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**Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: My company is an IBM partner.
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The most valuable features are Report Development (Functionality) and Information Distribution (Flexibility).
A drag-and-drop interface for selecting creating ad hoc reports makes this product very easy to use.
The initial setup is quite straightforward.
IBM Cognos offers tools so that you can design and develop your own test queries and reporting solutions.
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