Business Need
Many organizations having large volumes of data have implemented data warehouses to make better-informed business decisions. Microsoft has worked with many vendors to create a platform for data warehousing that consists of component technology and leading products. In multiple deployments, this platform has proved cost-effective and also improved the effectiveness of data warehouse creation, implementation, and maintenance. Microsoft products such as MS SQL Server are well suited for data warehouses and comprise features such as OLE DB and Analysis Services specifically designed to enable business intelligence processes.
Solution
Cognos tools fully leverage the Microsoft platform by ensuring that the solutions work seamlessly within a Microsoft data warehousing environment. Cognos tools also extend the Microsoft Data Warehousing Platform by offering the only true end-to-end business intelligence solutions as follows:
- Powerful Analysis of Analysis Service Data: Cognos PowerPlay can be used on Analysis Services cubes and extend its analytical capabilities due to its superior OLAP functionality and user friendly interface
- Managed OLAP Reporting: PowerPlay also provides OLAP reporting from multidimensional cubes for activities such as exception highlighting, ranking and others. These reports can be saved in PDF or Excel formats and distributed electronically via the web
- Web Integration: Analysis and Reporting can be integrated through Cognos Upfront or Microsoft SharePoint Portal to address larger audiences such as employees and vendors
- Advanced Visualization and Scorecarding: These capabilities provide business intelligence with a greater focus. Pre-built key performance indicators (KPI) allow companies to track progress against their strategy. These indicators are developed to focus on Financials, Supply Chain, and CRM. Custom performance indicators may be built for just about any business component. Visual information 'Digital Dashboards' including gauges, maps, other graphics, and key information may be developed and deployed to Senior/Corporate Management for desktop and/or web access.
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