IBM Cognos Controller 8.5.1
IBM United States Software Announcement 210-157July 6, 2010
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IBM® Cognos® Controller 8.5.1 is the latest version of our IBM Cognos Controller solution. IBM Cognos Controller continues to focus on resolving the challenges in the close, consolidate, and report process by enabling organizations to renew financial consolidation and corporate reporting.
IBM Cognos Controller 8.5.1 contains the following conformance items:
- IBM DB2® native support - IBM Cognos Controller 8.5.1 will support IBM DB2 9.7 as the transaction data system. This conformance item will be particularly important if you standardized on IBM systems.
- IBM Cognos TM1® 9.5. - IBM Cognos Controller 8.5.1 will ship with IBM Cognos TM1 9.5 and can be used with Financial Analytic Publisher. This is particularly important if you are integrating, planning, and forecasting systems leveraging IBM Cognos TM1 9.5 with IBM Cognos Controller 8.5.1.
- IBM Cognos Business Intelligence 8.4.1. - IBM Cognos Controller 8.5.1 will support IBM Cognos Business Intelligence as part of the application offering.
- Microsoft® Windows® Server 2008 (Enterprise Editions).
- Microsoft Windows 7.
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.
- Microsoft Internet Information Services 7.
- Adobe® Acrobat 9.3.
For complete licensing and packaging details, visit
For information about these programs, visit the IBM Passport Advantage® Web site
To order, contact your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or the Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL.
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| Planned availability date |
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July 6, 2010: Electronic availability
July 6, 2010: Media availability
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| Description |
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IBM Cognos Controller 8.5.1 is financial consolidation software that supports the complete close, consolidate, report process - all in one solution.
IBM Cognos Controller 8.5.1 sets the standard for satisfying accounting demands for consolidated reporting and business demands for financial and management reporting. This full suite of financial and management consolidation capabilities delivers a complete portfolio of financial results, and provides an integrated performance management platform for financial reporting, analysis, and planning.
For complete licensing and packaging details, visit
Accessibility by people with disabilities
A US Section 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) can be requested via the IBM Web site
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| Availability of national languages |
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Product description Language GA date
IBM Cognos Controller V8.5.1 Multilingual July 6, 2010
(French,
Russian,
Korean,
Chinese -
Simplified,
Spanish,
Portuguese-Brazilian,
German,
Swedish,
Chinese -
Traditional,
English US)
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| Program number |
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Program VRM Program name number 5724-W24 8.5.1 IBM Cognos Controller
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| Offering Information |
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Product information is available via the Offering Information Web site
Also, visit the Passport Advantage Web site
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| Publications |
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No publications are shipped with this product.
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Specified operating environment
Hardware requirements
For complete details concerning the minimum hardware requirements to install and run IBM Cognos software, refer to the Installation and Configuration Guide for each product. The Installation and Configuration Guides can be found at
Software requirements
For complete details concerning the minimum software requirements to install and run IBM Cognos software, refer to the Installation and Configuration Guide for each product. The Installation and Configuration Guides can be found at
Software environment statement
IBM Cognos product strategy includes leveraging industry-standard platforms such as operating systems, databases, and application servers. In order to provide the best service possible, IBM certifies each of our products to run on specific versions of these platforms. For complete details concerning supported software environments for IBM Cognos software, visit
The program's specifications and specified operating environment information may be found in documentation accompanying the program, if available, such as a Release Notes file, or other information published by IBM, such as an announcement letter. Documentation and other program content may be supplied only in the English language.
Limitations
For additional information, refer to Usage restrictions in the Terms and conditions section of this announcement, or to the license information document that is available on the IBM Software License Agreement Web site
Planning information
Installability
Software Subscription and Support (also referred to as Software Maintenance) is included with licenses purchased through Passport Advantage and Passport Advantage Express®. Product upgrades and technical support are provided by the Software Subscription and Support (also referred to as Software Maintenance) offering as described in the Agreements. Product upgrades provide the latest versions and releases to entitled software, and technical support provides voice and electronic access to IBM support organizations, worldwide.
IBM includes one year of Software Subscription and Support (also referred to as Software Maintenance) with each program license acquired. The initial period of Software Subscription and Support (also referred to as Software Maintenance) can be extended by the purchase of a renewal option, if available.
Security, auditability, and control
The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities.
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This product is only available via Passport Advantage. It is not available as shrinkwrap.
These products may only be sold directly by IBM or by authorized IBM Business Partners for Software ValueNet®.
For more information about IBM Software ValueNet, visit
To locate IBM Business Partners for Software ValueNet in your geography for a specific Software ValueNet portfolio, contact your IBM representative.
Product information
Licensed function title Product group Product
category
IBM Cognos Controller Application C8 Controller C8 Controller
Builder
IBM Cognos Controller Contributor C8 Controller C8 Controller
IBM Cognos Controller Enterprise C8 Controller C8 Controller
Edition
IBM Cognos Controller Enterprise C8 Controller C8 Controller
Edition for Non-Production
Environment
IBM Cognos Controller SME Edition C8 Controller C8 Controller
IBM Cognos Controller SME Edition C8 Controller C8 Controller
for Non-Production Environment
IBM Cognos Controller Standard C8 Controller C8 Controller
Edition for Non-Production
Environment
IBM Cognos Controller Standard C8 Controller C8 Controller
Edition.
Program name PID Charge unit
number description
IBM Cognos Controller Application 5724-W24 PA Per
Builder Authorized User
IBM Cognos Controller Contributor 5724-W24 PA Per
Authorized User
IBM Cognos Controller Enterprise 5724-W24 Per Install
Edition
IBM Cognos Controller Enterprise 5724-W24 PA Per Install
Edition for Non-Production
Environment
IBM Cognos Controller SME Edition 5724-W24 Per Install
IBM Cognos Controller SME Edition 5724-W24 PA Per Install
for Non-Production Environment
IBM Cognos Controller Standard 5724-W24 PA Per Install
Edition for Non-Production
Environment
IBM Cognos Controller Standard 5724-W24 Per Install
Edition.
Charge metrics definitions
Authorized User
Authorized User is the unit of measure by which this program is licensed. An Authorized User is an individual (named or unnamed) within or outside of your enterprise. The program may be installed on one or more computers or servers and accessed by the number of users authorized by the Proof of Entitlement (PoE). You must have an entitlement for each Authorized User accessing the program or any program component in any manner directly or indirectly (for example, via a multiplexing program, device, or application server) through any means.
Passport Advantage program licenses
IBM Cognos Controller
Part description Part
number
IBM Cognos Controller Standard Edition.
IBM Cognos Controller Standard Edition Per Install E0633LL
Annual SW S&S Rnwl
IBM Cognos Controller Standard Edition Per Install Lic D0735LL
+ SW S&S 12 Mo
IBM Cognos Controller Standard Edition Per Install SW D0736LL
S&S Reinstate 12 Mo
IBM Cognos Controller
Part description Part
number
IBM Cognos Controller Enterprise Edition
IBM Cognos Controller Enterprise Edition Per Install E0634LL
Annual SW S&S Rnwl
IBM Cognos Controller Enterprise Edition Per Install D0737LL
Lic + SW S&S 12 Mo
IBM Cognos Controller Enterprise Edition Per Install SW D0738LL
S&S Reinstate 12 Mo
IBM Cognos Controller
Part description Part
number
IBM Cognos Controller SME Edition
IBM Cognos Controller SME Edition Per Install Annual SW E0632LL
S&S Rnwl
IBM Cognos Controller SME Edition Per Install Lic + SW D0733LL
S&S 12 Mo
IBM Cognos Controller SME Edition Per Install SW S&S D0734LL
Reinstate 12 Mo
IBM Cognos Controller
Part description Part
number
IBM Cognos Controller Application Builder
IBM Cognos Controller Application Builder Auth User Lic D0C2SLL
+ SW S&S 12 Mo
IBM Cognos Controller Application Builder Auth User E08BZLL
Annual SW S&S Rnwl
IBM Cognos Controller Application Builder Auth User SW D0C2TLL
S&S Reinstate
IBM Cognos Controller
Part description Part
number
IBM Cognos Controller Standard Edition for
Non-Production Environment
IBM Cognos Controller Stand Ed Non Prod Env Install E08C1LL
Annual SW S&S Rnwl
IBM Cognos Controller Stand Ed Non Prod Env Install Lic D0C2WLL
+ SW S&S 12 Mo
IBM Cognos Controller Stand Ed Non Prod Env Install SW D0C2XLL
S&S Reinstate
IBM Cognos Controller
Part description Part
number
IBM Cognos Controller Contributor
IBM Cognos Controller Contributor Per Authorized User E08BYLL
Annual SW S&S Rnwl
IBM Cognos Controller Contributor Per Authorized User D0C2QLL
Lic + SW S&S 12 Mo
IBM Cognos Controller Contributor per Authorized User D0C2RLL
SW S&S Reinstate
IBM Cognos Controller
Part description Part
number
IBM Cognos Controller SME Edition for Non-Production
Environment
IBM Cognos Controller SME Non Prod Env Install Ann SW E08C0LL
S&S Rnwl
IBM Cognos Controller SME Non Prod Env Install Lic + SW D0C2ULL
S&S 12 Mo
IBM Cognos Controller SME Non Prod Env Install SW S&S D0C2VLL
Reinstate 12 Mo
IBM Cognos Controller
Part description Part
number
IBM Cognos Controller Enterprise Edition for
Non-Production Environment
IBM Cognos Controller Enterprise Non Prod Env Install E08C2LL
Annual SW S&S Rnwl
IBM Cognos Controller Enterprise Non Prod Env Install D0C2YLL
Lic + SW S&S 12 Mo
IBM Cognos Controller Enterprise Non Prod Env Install D0C2ZLL
SW S&S Reinstate
Passport Advantage supply
Program name/description Part
number
IBM Cognos Controller V8.5.1
IBM Cognos Controller V8.5.1 Windows Multilingual Media B5032ML
Pack
Passport Advantage customer: Media pack entitlement details
Customers with active maintenance or subscription for the products listed are entitled to receive the corresponding media pack.
IBM Cognos Controller V8.5.1
Entitled maintenance Media packs description Part
offerings description number
Cognos Controller Ent Ed IBM Cognos Controller B5032ML
Inst V8.5.1 Windows
Multilingual Media Pack
Cognos Controller SME IBM Cognos Controller B5032ML
Edition Inst V8.5.1 Windows
Multilingual Media Pack
Cognos Controller Standard IBM Cognos Controller B5032ML
Edi Inst V8.5.1 Windows
Multilingual Media Pack
IBM Cognos Controller IBM Cognos Controller B5032ML
Application Builder per V8.5.1 Windows
Authorized User Multilingual Media Pack
IBM Cognos Controller IBM Cognos Controller B5032ML
Contributor per Authorized V8.5.1 Windows
User Multilingual Media Pack
IBM Cognos Controller IBM Cognos Controller B5032ML
Enterprise Edition for V8.5.1 Windows
Non-Production Environment Multilingual Media Pack
per Install
IBM Cognos Controller SME IBM Cognos Controller B5032ML
Edition for Non-Production V8.5.1 Windows
Environment per Install Multilingual Media Pack
IBM Cognos Controller IBM Cognos Controller B5032ML
Standard Edition for V8.5.1 Windows
Non-Production Environment Multilingual Media Pack
per Install
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| Terms and conditions |
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The information provided in this announcement letter is for reference and convenience purposes only. The terms and conditions that govern any transaction with IBM are contained in the applicable contract documents such as the IBM International Program License Agreement, IBM International Passport Advantage Agreement, and the IBM Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance.
Licensing
IBM International Program License Agreement including the License Information document and PoE govern your use of the program. PoEs are required for all authorized use.
Part number products only, offered outside of Passport Advantage, where applicable, are license only and do not include Software Maintenance.
This software license includes Software Subscription and Support (also referred to as Software Maintenance).
License Information form number
Program name Program Form number
number
IBM Cognos Controller 5724-W24 L-CLAW-7H9JWA
The program's License Information will be available for review on the IBM Software License Agreement Web site
Limited warranty applies
Yes
Limited warranty
IBM warrants that when the program is used in the specified operating environment, it will conform to its specifications. The warranty applies only to the unmodified portion of the program. IBM does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the program or that IBM will correct all program defects. You are responsible for the results obtained from the use of the program.
IBM provides you with access to IBM databases containing information on known program defects, defect corrections, restrictions, and bypasses at no additional charge. For further information, consult the IBM Software Support Handbook found at
IBM will maintain this information for at least one year after the original licensee acquires the program (warranty period).
Program technical support
Technical support of a program product will be available for a minimum of five years from the general availability date, as long as your Software Maintenance is in effect. This technical support allows you to obtain assistance (via telephone or electronic means) from IBM for product-specific, task-oriented questions regarding the installation and operation of the program product. Software Maintenance also provides you with access to updates, releases, and versions of the program. You will be notified, via announcement letter, of discontinuance of support with 12 months' notice. If you require additional technical support from IBM, including an extension of support beyond the discontinuance date, contact your IBM representative or IBM Business Partner. This extension may be available for a fee.
Money-back guarantee
For clarification, note that if for any reason you are dissatisfied with the program and you are the original licensee, you may obtain a refund of the amount you paid for it, if within 30 days of your invoice date you return the program and its PoE to the party from whom you obtained it. If you downloaded the program, you may contact the party from whom you acquired it for instructions on how to obtain the refund.
For clarification, note that for programs acquired under the IBM International Passport Advantage Agreement, this term applies only to your first acquisition of the program.
Authorization for use on home/portable computer
The program may be stored on the primary machine and another machine, provided that the program is not in active use on both machines at the same time. You may not copy and use this program on another computer without paying additional license fees.
IBM Cognos Controller: No
Volume orders (IVO)
No
Passport Advantage applies
Yes, and through the Passport Advantage Web site at
This product is only available via Passport Advantage. It is not available as shrinkwrap.
Usage restriction
Yes
For additional information refer to the License Information Document that is available on the IBM Software License Agreement Web site
International Passport Agreement
Software Subscription and Support (Software Maintenance)
Yes. Software Subscription and Support (also referred to as Software Maintenance) is included with licenses purchased through Passport Advantage and Passport Advantage Express. Product upgrades and technical support are provided by the Software Subscription and Support (also referred to as Software Maintenance) offering as described in the Agreements. Product upgrades provide the latest versions and releases to entitled software and Technical Support provides voice and electronic access to IBM support organizations, worldwide.
IBM includes one year of Software Subscription and Support (also referred to as Software Maintenance) with each program license acquired. The initial period of Software Subscription and Support (also referred to as Software Maintenance) can be extended by the purchase of a renewal option, if available.
While your Software Subscription and Support (also referred to as Software Maintenance) is in effect, IBM provides you assistance for your routine, short duration installation and usage (how-to) questions, and code-related questions. IBM provides assistance via telephone and, if available, electronic access, to your information systems (IS) technical support personnel during the normal business hours (published prime shift hours) of your IBM support center. (This assistance is not available to your end users.) IBM provides Severity 1 assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For additional details, consult your IBM Software Support Handbook at
Software Subscription and Support (also referred to as Software Maintenance) does not include assistance for the design and development of applications, your use of programs in other than their specified operating environment, or failures caused by products for which IBM is not responsible under the applicable agreements.
For additional information about the International Passport Advantage Agreement and the IBM International Passport Advantage Express Agreement, visit the Passport Advantage Web site at
Other terms
System i Software Maintenance applies
No
Educational allowance available
Not applicable.
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IBM has transformed its delivery of hardware and software support services to help you achieve higher system availability. Electronic Services is a Web-enabled solution that offers an exclusive, no-additional-charge enhancement to the service and support available for IBM servers. These services are designed to provide the opportunity for greater system availability with faster problem resolution and preemptive monitoring. Electronic Services comprises two separate, but complementary, elements: Electronic Services news page and Electronic Services Agent.
The Electronic Services news page is a single Internet entry point that replaces the multiple entry points traditionally used to access IBM Internet services and support. The news page enables you to gain easier access to IBM resources for assistance in resolving technical problems.
The Electronic Service Agent™ is no-additional-charge software that resides on your server. It monitors events and transmits system inventory information to IBM on a periodic, client-defined timetable. The Electronic Service Agent automatically reports hardware problems to IBM. Early knowledge about potential problems enables IBM to deliver proactive service that may result in higher system availability and performance. In addition, information collected through the Service Agent is made available to IBM service support representatives when they help answer your questions or diagnose problems. Installation and use of IBM Electronic Service Agent for problem reporting enables IBM to provide better support and service for your IBM server.
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Passport Advantage
For Passport Advantage information and charges, contact your IBM representative or authorized IBM Business Partner, or authorized IBM Business Partner for Software ValueNet, if applicable. Additional information is also available at
Business Partner information
If you are an IBM Business Partner -- Distributor for Workstation Software acquiring products from IBM, you may link to Passport Advantage Online for resellers where you can obtain Business Partner pricing information. An IBM ID and password are required.
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To order, contact your local IBM representative or your IBM Business Partner.
To identify your local IBM Business Partner or IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU (426-4968). For more information, contact the Americas Call Centers.
Phone: 800-IBM-CALL (426-2255)
Fax: 800-2IBM-FAX (242-6329)
For IBM representative: callserv@ca.ibm.com
For IBM Business Partner: pwswna@us.ibm.com
Mail: IBM Teleweb Customer Support
ibm.com® Sales Execution Center, Americas North
3500 Steeles Ave. East, Tower 3/4
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Canada L3R 2Z1
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Note: Shipments will begin after the planned availability date.
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Trademarks
Electronic Service Agent is a trademark of IBM Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.
IBM, Cognos, DB2, TM1, Passport Advantage, Express, ValueNet and ibm.com are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.
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Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.
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