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Analyst reports
Gartner Magic Quadrant for Corporate Performance Management Suites 2012
This report presents Gartner's opinion of the software vendors that should be considered by organizations seeking to use a CPM Suite to better manage and improve their performance.
Last updated: 14 Mar 2012
CFOs can benefit from the IBM acquisitions of OpenPages and Clarity Systems
Analyst Kathleen Wilhide explains how two recent acquisitions by IBM offer CFOs and their finance teams a strategic opportunity to improve financial governance and risk management.
Last updated: 21 Apr 2011
Data sheets
IBM Cognos Controller standard reports
IBM Cognos Controller saves you time and money with preconfigured, standard reports that provide out-of-the-box functionality throughout the close cycle.
Last updated: 23 Sep 2011
IBM Cognos Controller
IBM Cognos Controller is financial software for the close, consolidation and report process. It provides accurate, auditable financial data in an automated, menu-driven solution managed by the office of finance.
Last updated: 20 Jun 2011
IBM Cognos Discovery and Validation Workshop
This workshop helps you document your goals and challenges, both business and technical, and charts out a roadmap for project success.
Last updated: 12 Jan 2011
IBM Cognos Internal Control Performance Blueprint Data Sheet
Assess and monitor your internal controls for more reliable financial reporting, better compliance with regulations and increased operational efficiency.
Last updated: 12 Jan 2011
Migrating from IBM Cognos Consolidator to IBM Cognos 8 Controller
Learn about the benefits of upgrading from IBM Cognos Consolidator to IBM Cognos 8 Controller, a finance-owned solution for close, consolidation, reporting and analysis that requires no arcane programming languages or costly IT support.
Last updated: 12 Jan 2011
Demos
IBM Cognos 10 Solutions for Profitability Modeling and Optimization Demo
Watch a brief demonstration on how IBM Cognos 10 software delivers decision-making insight across the enterprise to cover your company’s operational and financial activities.
Last updated: 07 Mar 2012
IBM Cognos solutions for Planning Analysis and Forecasting Demo
Watch a brief demonstration on how business analysts can use Cognos planning, analysis and forecasting solutions for more in-depth analysis and insight.
Last updated: 07 Mar 2012
IBM Cognos Controller online demo
See how you can connect business users to the right financial data to drive smarter decisions for better business outcomes--and unlock the value of financial information trapped in the close process.
Last updated: 11 Jan 2011
White papers
Fast Delivery of Complex Financial Reports- How Leading CFOs Do It
Read this white paper by Mary Driscoll of APQC to learn why finance executives are turning to IBM Cognos FSR for help with XBRL tagging and faster, more efficient financial reporting.
Last updated: 17 Aug 2011
The Power of Analytics Maturity: Achieve better business outcomes by raising your analytics quotient
Read about the technologies in IBM's comprehensive, unified business analytics system and how they work together to help organizations grow in analytics maturity – that is, their ability to use analytics to improve business outcomes.
Last updated: 16 Jun 2011
Finance 2011 – Time to Build the "Last Mile"
Many finance teams still spend too much time on mundane tasks. But author David Axson explains how analytics can drive dramatic improvements in the quality and value that finance delivers, and illustrates with five short case studies.
Last updated: 07 Mar 2011
Extending Planning & Forecasting with Analytics
Read this white paper by Steve Player of the Beyond Budgeting Roundtable to learn how finance teams can use advanced planning and forecasting to deliver the insights that drive better decision making.
Last updated: 21 Jan 2011
Finance Meets the Challenge of the "New Normal"-Insights from the 2010 IBM Global CFO Study
Read about the 2010 IBM CFO Study and the practices and technologies that can help Finance organizations anticipate and shape business outcomes in the "new normal."
Last updated: 11 Jan 2011
IBM Cognos 8 Performance Management for use with SAP NetWeaver
Read about the long history of partnership and innovation between IBM and SAP and the benefits of IBM integration, interoperability, capabilities and expertise for SAP.
Last updated: 11 Jan 2011
Priorities for Improving the Financial Close: Don't Forget about Reporting
Analyst Kathleen Wilhide explains how the right financial consolidation solution can help you replace silos of inconsistent data and deliver the actionable insight you need for sound corporate governance.
Last updated: 11 Jan 2011
Where Finance Belongs on the IT Agenda
With the economy on the mend, Finance needs the business insight that can only come from reliable data and metrics. Learn why IT and Finance need to work together in the post-recession economy.
Last updated: 11 Jan 2011
Controller Based Group Consolidation And Reporting
This Blueprint is designed to support IBM Cognos Controller with IFRS and European Statutory consolidation account structure, consolidation rules, input forms and reports.
Last updated: 06 Nov 2009
IBM Cognos Internal Control Performance Blueprint Data Model
Developed with Deloitte for IBM Cognos® 8 Controller, the Internal Control Blueprint consists of pre-identifed questions that address the most common areas of financial control.
Last updated: 06 Nov 2009
Management and Financial Reporting Performance Blueprint (with SQL)
This Blueprint helps you provide timely distribution of performance reports to business managers, who are often underserved with information critical for decision-making.
Last updated: 06 Nov 2009
