IBM Cognos Analytics Reviews & Product Details

Data security is tight with Cognos Analytics unlike spreadsheets where there is high risk of losing original data while working in a team. Here each team member gets a different copy such that any change made is limited to his or her edition. Add to it AI chatbot that answers all the queries (even perform mathematical computations) as the query is raised in a simple English like talking to your friend.So no need to write a single piece of SQL query/code. Finally push notification that can send notifications across devices for keeping tab on important deadlines and accomplishments while working in a team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The cloud version at times can be a bit slow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I chose this platform because of the quality of the tools, it has very practical functions which allow you to visualize the data efficiently, and there is not only one way to display the loaded data so there is no problem when you want to adapt the data to different ways of implementing the analysis in different areas of my work.

The loading times really surprised me, by this I mean that no matter the size of the data loaded everything will be fast when it comes to starting to configure the visual reports. I have been trying to use other platforms but in none of them I can get the same response time from when the data is loaded to the point where the graphs can be generated.

I like how I can combine several inputs from different sources to generate the reports, with this I can create more detailed reports. The provision of importing different data sources is very useful for me because it allows me to easily generate reports without any problem. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It would be very useful to have a feature that shows a warning when errors are made in the creation of a report and it is not executed, this would help a lot to be able to solve the problem that the loaded database may contain more easily. It would also be nice if they added possible solutions to the problems that are generated.

At first glance, the interface lacks intuitiveness, it requires complete training even if you already have knowledge of data management in SQL to be able to implement said data to this platform, so the lack of intuitive tools made it difficult to be able to navigate within the interface and be effective for data analysis.

I had problems with certain browsers when working with this platform for the first few times, in some cases it simply did not display the virtualized elements correctly, for my solution it was only to use browsers that based on Chromium, because otherwise it will simply have errors even in displaying the drag and drop elements. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Cognos Analytics features stringent data protection, unlike spreadsheets, where there is a considerable risk of losing original data while working in a team. Since each team member is given a different copy in this instance, any changes are unique to their edition. Incorporate an AI chatbot that can answer any query and even perform mathematical computations when requested in natural language, just like you would in a conversation with a friend. Consequently, no SQL code or queries need to be written. Finally, team members may remain on top of important deadlines and accomplishments by using push alerts that can be transmitted between devices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There are times when the cloud version is a bit slow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

IBM Cognos Analytics offers a comprehensive suite of tools for reporting, data visualization, and dashboard creation. I appreciate how it integrates with various data sources, which makes it easier to connect and analyze complex data sets. The drag-and-drop interface for building reports is intuitive, even for users with minimal technical experience. Its AI-assisted recommendations for visualizations are also a nice touch, speeding up the process of turning raw data into actionable insights. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While the tool is powerful, the learning curve can be steep, particularly for new users unfamiliar with business intelligence platforms. Performance can lag with very large datasets, and the initial setup for data connections can be cumbersome. Additionally, it would be great if there were more customization options for visualizations, as the default templates sometimes feel limited. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The support from IBM on technical issues is great.

Over the years, great improvements have been made to the user interface. equal importance has been given to the administrator console as well. for instance, logging specific patterns is now made possible within the portal rather than doing the same in the server by editing files, which was time-consuming.

As an administrator, for one decade, the installation or upgrades have hardly failed. it has been always smooth. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

using x11 windows has been highly discouraged due to security concerns in my org. I dont see any approved x11 clients: Xming or attachmate reflection.

use of such x11 client tools have become challenging.

most importantly, it is impossible to use x11 tools when working remote. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

IBM Cognos Analytics is great for corporate reporting. It comes with great pixel perfect reporting. More important, it has additional capabilities for audit and compliance by using IBM's Motio DevOps suite leveraging zero-touch version control and deployment.

With te capabilities to do reporting and dashboaridng it is a complete suite for organizations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It needs education and skills to fully leverage the product. Report Authoring can be complaex and is not designed for every user. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AI Integration reflecting the latest advanced present in the Tool taking reporting and dashboarding to next level.Another striking feature is the predictive forecasting which provides prediction at an appreciable level. UI is pretty easy to use thereby reducing the complicated dashboard implementation and easy integration with databases. External support provided by the company resulting in frequent usage over other tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Missing of Core LLM component is a little downside. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

is how easy it makes creating reports and dashboards, even for someone without a technical background. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

it can feel a bit slow or complex at times, especially when dealing with larger datasets or more advanced features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ease of use , comparahensive and securety structure. Ability to add jscripts to further customize outputs.

Its a heavy duty service that can be relied on regardless how large customer is.

Agent were very supprative dealing with issues and provide help and guidance.

I managed the rollout implementation from the stand alone vesion to web version with easy back in 2000.

Our business relied on Cognos for both daily reporting and excutive analysis. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Due to pricing, entended for large corporate, while it should hold a tailored product to server smaller busiesses with restructured pricing scheme for that category.

I would also suggest using a "tool service" to communicate data status with end users outside of the official emails. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Cognos stands out by offering in-depth adaptable dashboards and reports. This makes it a perfect fit for businesses that need to dig deep into their data for insights, and connects seamlessly with a variety of data sources, including databases, cloud platforms, and spreadsheets ! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Newcomers might find it challenging so it's a better fit for those who have some background with analytics or business intelligence software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.