IBM Cognos Other Solutions Considered

reviewer1803024

Business Intelligence Data Warehouse Architect

I have evaluated Microsoft BI.

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Jay Bockstoce

Cognos BI Developer at a construction company with 1,001-5,000 employees

We evaluated OBIEE and QlikView to the best of my knowledge.

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Lou Zunin

Managing Consultant at Adaptive USA

Many organizations are using a blend of different BI solutions and there are many products/solutions on the market today. I encourage my customers to evaluate different products. Based on their business/project needs, they can then choose the best solution that fits their criteria and culture.

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it_user123936

Sr Programmer Analyst at a energy/utilities company with 501-1,000 employees

It was already in place when I was hired, but I had already have seen various products, such as OBIEE, Crystal, MicroStrategy, Qlik, etc. Each has their own strengths and weaknesses.

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Pietro Noli

Founder, Owner and CEO at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees

I did not evaluate other options before choosing IBM Cognos.

In the last weeks I'm having a look to Tableau Software.

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BIMan297500

‎Manager BI Manufacturing at a paper AND forest products with 10,001+ employees

I was not involved in this process. The product was chosen 18 years ago.

We always return to the same vendors, such as IBM, SAP, and Tableau. If there is an existing environment where a lot of reports are outdated, changes need to be made. If we have a running system that is up with no technical problems and the price is not changing drastically, then no change is necessary.

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it_user504054

Senior Business Intelligence Consultant at Aspen Associates

We tried Microsoft’s offerings but found them not as full featured as Cognos.

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Hardik Parashar

Associate Data Engineer at Digit Insurance

We currently have plans to switch to Qlik. It's better for visualization.

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it_user79140

Manager, Business Intelligence at a tech company with 10,001+ employees

IBM Cognos was part of the ERP bundle that we purchased. Cognos was part of the package and was sold through an IBM partner.

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it_user5220

Senior Manager of IT at a retailer with 1,001-5,000 employees

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

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it_user569925

Senior Cognos Analyst Developer at a engineering company with 10,001+ employees

We looked at Microsoft SSRS. But on look and feel, it didn’t give us that professional outlook.

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it_user514284

Sr Consultant at a tech company with 501-1,000 employees

Before choosing this product, we also evaluated OBIEE and SAP Crystal Reports.

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it_user193824

Business System Analyst at a consumer goods company with 1,001-5,000 employees

I wasn’t at my company when they chose it, but I think it might be beneficial to re-evaluate the options.

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Hatem Bousrih

Director at a transportation company with 10,001+ employees

We looked at Tableau. This tool is fast and easy to use because it uses the desktop. Tableau is better for the advanced users in my opinion.

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it_user190104

Managing Partner at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

I led a large vendor selection process at a former company around 13 years ago where I had 10 vendors come in and do a product demonstration based on our business requirements and from there, I was able to narrow the field down to Information Builders and SAP BusinessObjects. For the flexibility, self-service capabilities, and in-memory OLAP functionality, Cognos was the clear winner for us.

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Pavan Kumar Maddali

Senior Cognos Developer at ADP

I did not evaluate any other options prior to choosing this product.

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dataware204993

Data Warehouse Manager at a construction company with 10,001+ employees

We evaluated Oracle OBIEE and Jaspersoft.

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it_user156465

Head of Business Analytics, Operations at a aerospace/defense firm with 5,001-10,000 employees

We have had PoCs regarding QlikView, SAS Visual Statistics, Tableau, etc.

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it_user148620

Associate Director at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees

Before choosing this product, we evaluated Tableau, SAP BOBJ, Qlik, and OBIEE.

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Barry Morris

BI Cognos Expert at Pilmark LTD

I have evaluated other solutions.

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it_user502383

Senior BI Architect at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees

Cognos was already installed here when I was hired. The university hired me for my experience.

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it_user550095

Sr Cognos Developer at a healthcare company with 5,001-10,000 employees

We evaluated other options, such as Tableau.

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it_user416913

Group Reporting Manager at a pharma/biotech company with 5,001-10,000 employees

I understand HFM and SAP BPC were also considered before choosing this product. Cost and the relative sophistication of the user community played a big role on choosing Controller.

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it_user504744

Cognos Consultant at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees

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

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it_user139509

Solutions Architect at a pharma/biotech company with 1,001-5,000 employees

We have often reviewed the BI landscape. For Enterprise BI, we have looked at Cognos, SAP Business Objects and MicroStrategy. These tools are very similar and leapfrog each other with each release. Newer tools such as QlikView, Tableau, and Spotfire have gained momentum and taken market share from the enterprise BI vendors. You need to analyze your needs and determine whether an enterprise BI suite is right for you, or if you need multiple tools for different capabilities.

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it_user534747

Cognos - BI Consultant / Tech Lead at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees

We looked into Business Objects, Actuate, and Microsoft SSRS.

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it_user453288

Project Leader at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees

Before choosing this product, we did not evaluate other options. However, we did evaluate a few others recently for some other requirements. We figured out that MicroStrategy is also at par (or even on a bit higher side in some features), but considering the tradeoff between the features, price and effort to migrate, we felt it is better to go with Cognos.

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Carlos Mardinotto Junior

BI Expert at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees

Yes, we should always be looking at other solutions in the market and competitors, it is mandatory, like TCO analysis.

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it_user73401

MIS & Development Manager at a insurance company with 501-1,000 employees

Before choosing this product, we looked at SAP BusinessObjects, OBIEE, Pentaho, Jaspersoft and QlikView; all in 2010.

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it_user86397

Vice President at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees

Yes. Our company had many BI tools to choose from but Cognos was the most sustainable and scale-able. View full review »

it_user80244

Head of Data Analytics at a manufacturing company with 51-200 employees

Yes, we did look at Microstrategy, Qlikview and Oracle BI which may have been good choices if we started from scratch but there was no point in changing the tool we were already using. View full review »

it_user538227

Business Reporting Engineer (Contracter) with 10,001+ employees

I have rolled into it by starting BI within Cognos.

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Bob Edis

Principal Consultant at a tech services company with 201-500 employees

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

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it_user544590

Cognos BI Architect/ Developer at a real estate/law firm with 1,001-5,000 employees

I don't know if the company evaluated other options. They were already using the product before I joined.

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it_user98526

Consultant IT at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

I can't remember. But now I'm looking to go around looking at BI Tools to advise my customers which ones are best according to theirs needs. I will go deeper in Microsoft (for the price), Tableau for the visualisation and easy deploy and of course Cognos because it can do all BI needs (but it's expensive).
PS. Cognos Express is welcome with lower licensing price.

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it_user504741

IBM Cognos Instructor and Consultant at a tech company with 51-200 employees

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

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it_user560289

Cognos Consultant (Contract) at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees

When I've been involved with a software selection, the contenders were BusinessObjects, Cognos, and Oracle. Cognos won due to its broad coverage of features and solutions that it covers as well as the product maturity.

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it_user86730

Senior Development Manager - Innovation - ERP Protheus with 1,001-5,000 employees

Before choosing this product, we evaluated MicroStrategy and SQL Analysis Services.

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it_user174690

BI Senior Consultant at a computer software company with 51-200 employees

We compared products with Gartner Reports.

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it_user171960

Assistant Manager - Technology at a comms service provider with 501-1,000 employees

We looked at three other solutions, Netezia, Xplore, and Netcool.

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it_user505704

Senior Technical Consultant - Analytics at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees

I didn't make the decision to choose this product.

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it_user561858

BI Cognos Developer II at a healthcare company with 1,001-5,000 employees

I am not aware of any other evaluated solutions.

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it_user34830

Business Intelligence Specialist at a tech consulting company with 501-1,000 employees

We evaluated Tableau and SAP BI/BO.

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it_user142380

Managing Partner, Lead Business Intelligence Consultant at a tech consulting company with 501-1,000 employees

I always advise to use the right product to your specific needs, and evaluate some other options as well. Cognos BI can be a good fit for you in one case, but it might not be the best solution in another one.

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it_user507990

Cognos & OBIEE Business Intelligence Consultant at a pharma/biotech company with 51-200 employees

I use both solutions IBM Cognos and Oracle BIEE. I use either of them, depending on the business needs.

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it_user286518

Data Strategist at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

We evaluated Qlik, Tableau, Microsoft BI.

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it_user250983

Bi Consultant at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees

We also looked at Microsoft BI.

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it_user168417

Associate Consultant at a university with 501-1,000 employees

We looked at other solutions, namely SAP and TIBCO Spotfire.

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it_user552825

Analytics Specialist at a legal firm with 1,001-5,000 employees

Before choosing this product, I also evaluated SQL Server Reporting Services, Tableau, and QlikView.

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it_user221220

Analyst in XBRL Projects at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees

We evaluated Microstrategy as another option.

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Artour Aslanian

BI Architect/Cognos Solution Architect/ETL Design Architect at a media company with 201-500 employees

Started working with what was used by the organization.

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it_user507993

Business Analytics Coach at a computer software company with 51-200 employees

As an IBM premier selling partner, we constantly review other products. There are a number of fine products available; however, IBM has hit a home run with IBM Cognos Analytics.

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it_user174678

Corporate BI Developer with 1,001-5,000 employees

Yes. Business Objects, Crystal Reports (while back).

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reviewer937020

Financial Performance Manager at a retailer with 1,001-5,000 employees

We considered Microsoft BI.

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it_user551508

Continuous Auditing Manager with 1,001-5,000 employees

Depending on one’s needs, I would push for Tableau more than this solution.

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it_user259185

Prinicipal Software Engineer at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees

Before choosing this product, I also evaluated Qlik and PowerBI.

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Bob Edis

Principal Consultant at a tech services company with 201-500 employees

No other options evaluated.

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it_user185781

Solution Architect with 51-200 employees

Brief evaluation of other products, selection was based on discounted pricing at year end and high rating from Gartner.

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it_user73137

Project Manager at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees

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it_user560208

Business Technology Associate Consultant at a consultancy with 5,001-10,000 employees

I have never been involved in the decision making for selecting reporting tools. I have been on the report development side using Cognos for multiple clients.

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it_user505671

Senior Consultant - IBM SPM Cognos Solution Specialist at a computer software company with 51-200 employees

Callidus is usually this product’s competitor.

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it_user235326

Sales Specialist with 51-200 employees

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

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it_user217470

Partner, CTO, CBIP, BI Solutions Arhitect with 11-50 employees

QlikView and Oracle OBIEE were tested.

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it_user176946

BI Architect at a wellness & fitness company with 501-1,000 employees

No other solutions were evaluated.

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it_user552831

Business Intelligence Specialist / Information - Business Analyst / Cognos BI Specialist at a local government with 1,001-5,000 employees

I worked with several BI products. The choice depends on the business size and preferences.

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it_user544752

Business Intelligence Consultant at a construction company with 1,001-5,000 employees

I am not aware of any other evaluated solutions.

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it_user8061

Business Analytics Cognos Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

I'm a Cognos consultant. I work using only this solution.

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it_user505653

Principal Consultant at a tech company with 1,001-5,000 employees

We certainly looked at other BI products such as SAP BusinessObjects, OBIEE, Oracle Discoverer, WebFOCUS, Argos, and MicroStrategy but Cognos was our unanimous choice.

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