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Needs a little bit of tuning but once setup and tuned correctly it's very stable.​
Dashboards on KPI, scoring vs targets.
Anonymous User
A versatile choice for organizations with various reporting and analytics needs
Our primary focus is on handling large amounts of summary data, and in that regard, WebFOCUS serves us well. Having used it extensively for many... Read more →
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    Top Answer:I would rate the pricing a five out of ten, with ten being expensive.
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    What needs improvement with Information Builders WebFOCUS?
    Top Answer:Documentation could definitely be improved.
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    What is your primary use case for Information Builders WebFOCUS?
    Top Answer:I use it for supplying and developing business intelligence (BI) solutions, data management and reporting applications, and for the development of complete web-based applications. It's a versatile and… more »
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    Ranking
    Unranked
    In BI (Business Intelligence) Tools
    6th
    out of 35 in Predictive Analytics
    Views
    145
    Comparisons
    117
    Reviews
    3
    Average Words per Review
    687
    Rating
    8.3
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    Also Known As
    Cognos Express
    WebFOCUS
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    Information Builders
    Overview
    IBM Cognos Express provides enterprise-class reporting, analysis, dashboard, visualization, scorecard, planning, budgeting and forecasting capabilities that workgroups and midsize companies need at a price they can afford. This scalable, easy-to-use solution includes the tools to discover and act on new insights quickly, while helping to minimize demands on your IT staff.

    WebFOCUS is a strategic enterprise business intelligence (BI) and analytics platform that enables any executive, manager, analyst, employee, partner, or customer to execute smarter business from trusted data. The platform includes cutting-edge capabilities that provide organizations with everything they need to turn data into insight, and insight into impact.

    Sample Customers
    Gamma Powersports, Gasmart, University of Iceland, Monarch Industries, Mace, Quintiles, Argility, Talent2, Accelrys Inc., J. B. Poindexter and Co., FK Gardner and Sons Group
    Ace Hardware, AutoZone, Fred Hutch, MasterCard, OFS Brands, PostFinance, Real D, Yellow Pages, ABC Financial, AcuSport, BBVA, Babcock
    Top Industries
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    REVIEWERS
    Government62%
    Insurance Company15%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Logistics Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm20%
    Computer Software Company10%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Government9%
    Company Size
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    REVIEWERS
    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise67%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business15%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise75%
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    IBM Cognos Express [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in BI (Business Intelligence) Tools while Information Builders WebFOCUS is ranked 6th in Predictive Analytics with 18 reviews. IBM Cognos Express [EOL] is rated 7.6, while Information Builders WebFOCUS is rated 8.8. The top reviewer of IBM Cognos Express [EOL] writes "Needs a little bit of tuning but once setup and tuned correctly it's very stable.​". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Information Builders WebFOCUS writes "A flexible mainframe product with unique file features and a rock solid scheduling feature". IBM Cognos Express [EOL] is most compared with , whereas Information Builders WebFOCUS is most compared with Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform, Databricks and Alteryx.

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