var text = '<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?><albatross><descriptors> <did>art_achieving_the_modern_fast_close_reviewing_your_close_consolidate_report_process</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Achieving the modern Fast Close:  Reviewing your close, consolidate, report process</ltitle> <ldesc>This series of articles by Gary Simon presents a step-by-step discovery of the benefits of renewing the close, consolidate, report process.</ldesc> <type>Article</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>art_axson_implementing_new_performance_management</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>From Ideas to Action:  Implementing New Performance Management</ltitle> <ldesc>David Axson outlines proven, practical steps to better performance management.</ldesc> <type>Article</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>art_beyond_info_to_insightthe_promise_of_mgmnt_reporting</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Beyond Information to Insight:The Promise of Management Reporting</ltitle> <ldesc>Written by David Axson, read how leading companies can assure that their managers can respond to the complexities of today\'s markets - based on an understanding of six new rules.</ldesc> <type>Article</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>art_bi_strategies_series__broad_user_adoption</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>BI Strategies Series:  Broad User Adoption</ltitle> <ldesc>This paper describes in order to attain broad user adoption of your BI implementation, an enterprise-wide, standards-based approach is one of the best ways to make that happen.</ldesc> <type>Article</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>art_bundle_building_efficiency_into_your_internal_controls</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Bundle: Building Efficiency into Your Internal Controls</ltitle> <ldesc>Your internal financial controls can drive both compliance and efficiency. Four short essays from the Controllers\' Corner series explain how. </ldesc> <type>Article</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>art_bundle_financial_reporting_in_the_language_of_xbrl</did><thumbnail>http://download.boulder.ibm.com/ibmdl/pub/software/data/cognos/images/thumbs/art_bundle_financial_reporting_in_the_language_of_xbrl.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Bundle: Financial Reporting in the Language of XBRL</ltitle> <ldesc>Three short essays from the Controllers\' Corner series outline the challenges - and opportunities - involved in filing your financial statements in XBRL.</ldesc> <type>Article</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>art_bundle_systems_for_a_smooth_transition_to_ifrs</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Bundle: Systems for a Smooth Transition to IFRS</ltitle> <ldesc>The right approach to systems can smooth your transition to IFRS. Three short essays from the Controllers\' Corner series tell you how. </ldesc> <type>Article</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>art_cio_retailers_no1_tech_priority_is_bi</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Retailers\' No. 1 Tech Priority Is Business Intelligence</ltitle> <ldesc>An Aberdeen Group survey finds that BI tools can improve retailers\' customer intelligence, cut wasteful spending and increase gross margins.</ldesc> <type>Article</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>art_common_technology_eases_the_transition_to_ifrs</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Common Technology Eases the Transition to IFRS</ltitle> <ldesc>Analysts from The Hackett Group explain why a single technology platform enables an easier, less costly transition to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). </ldesc> <type>Article</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>art_connecting_the_dots_managing_org_risk</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Connecting the dots:  managing organizational risk</ltitle> <ldesc>David Axson writes that organizational risk management encompasses the impact of external, organizational and execution factors, key to corporate performance and survival.</ldesc> <type>Article</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>art_controls_integration_and_grcwhy_its_important_for_erp</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Controls Integration and GRC--Why It\'s Important for ERP</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn why automation drives many ERP integration initiatives, improving process efficiency, reducing costs and producing better compliance management. </ldesc> <type>Article</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>art_data_quality_underestimate_it_at_your_peril</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Data quality - Underestimate it at your peril</ltitle> <ldesc>How to address the ever-growing challenge of financial reporting while global regulations change.</ldesc> <type>Article</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>art_delivering_financial_statements_in_xbrl</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Delivering Financial Statements in XBRL</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn why an integrated approach to the XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) mandate gives you maximum internal value and business ROI. </ldesc> <type>Article</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>art_dynamic_planning_for_todays_uncertain_world</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Dynamic Planning for Today\'s Uncertain World</ltitle> <ldesc>This article discusses transforming the planning process to make it simple, flexible, short, and relevant to today\'s dynamic business environment.</ldesc> <type>Article</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>art_dynamic_resource_mgmnt_to_meet_prevailing_demand</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Dynamic resource management to meet prevailing demand</ltitle> <ldesc>Jeremy Hope explains how companies have eliminated many of the barriers preventing the transition from business-as-usual to a more adaptive, lean, and ethical organization.</ldesc> <type>Article</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>art_fast_close_and_the_reporting_supply_chain_the_need_for_a_joined_up_approach</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Fast Close and the reporting supply chain:  The need for a joined-up approach</ltitle> <ldesc>Gary Simon discusses how a faster close at year end may be admired by the capital markets but it is the efficiency of internal reporting that underpins a capable management team.</ldesc> <type>Article</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>art_finance_putting_technology_behind_the_art_of_forecasting</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Finance: Putting technology behind the art of forecasting</ltitle> <ldesc>Intuition will always play a part in business forecasting, but as these articles explain, powerful tools such as IBM Cognos 8 Planning are putting technology behind the art.</ldesc> <type>Article</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>art_financial_reportingturning_info_into_insight</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Financial Reporting--Turning Information into Insight</ltitle> <ldesc>When reference data is managed and shared across systems, you get an integrated view of financial information, leading to better business insights.  </ldesc> <type>Article</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>art_finding_efficiency_in_your_reporting</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Finding Efficiency in Your Reporting</ltitle> <ldesc>Instead of eking out small improvements in transactional processes, experts from The Hackett Group urge companies to look at reporting to drive greater overall efficiency. </ldesc> <type>Article</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>art_finding_the_opportunities_in_ifrs</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Finding the Opportunities in IFRS</ltitle> <ldesc>Analysts from The Hackett Group explain why finance organizations should seize the opportunity for broader process improvement during the switch to IFRS.</ldesc> <type>Article</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>art_governance_and_control_focus_risk_mgmnt_on_mulitple_levers_of_control</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Governance and Control: Focus Risk Management on Multiple Levers of Control</ltitle> <ldesc>Jeremy Hope from BBRT suggests that CFOs should set the highest standards of, among other things, ethical reporting and behavior.</ldesc> <type>Article</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>art_how_pm_can_help_you_to_navigate_through_turbulent_times_introduction</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>How Performance Management Can Help You to Navigate through Turbulent Times - Introduction </ltitle> <ldesc>In this first article in a five-part series about surviving economic turbulence, Jeremy Hope examines organizational accountability.</ldesc> <type>Article</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>art_how_to_break_free_from_the_shortterm_performance_trap</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>How to break free from the short-term performance trap</ltitle> <ldesc>Jeremy Hope explains why increasing numbers of companies are moving away from practices such as target setting and breaking free from the short-term performance trap.</ldesc> <type>Article</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>art_how_to_keep_the_board_informed_and_in_control_in_times_of_change</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>How to keep the board informed and in control in times of change</ltitle> <ldesc>Jeremy Hope takes a look at how some organizations are regaining control using more advanced information systems, including key performance indicators, and rolling forecasts.</ldesc> <type>Article</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>art_how_yes_happens_insights_on_winning_executive_support</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>How Yes Happens - Winning Executive Support</ltitle> <ldesc>Read how successful organizations secured the resources to get started on their performance management journey.</ldesc> <type>Article</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>art_ifrs_requires_a_financial_reporting_system_of_record</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IFRS Requires a Financial Reporting System of Record</ltitle> <ldesc>Read why IDC analyst Kathleen Wilhide says that the right financial consolidation platform is key to a smooth transition to IFRS. </ldesc> <type>Article</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>art_incentives_for_success_ensuring_full_value_from_your_investment</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Incentives for success: ensuring full value from your investment</ltitle> <ldesc>This article by David Axson provides practical insights into the ways world-class companies use corporate performance management systems to attain and sustain superior performance.</ldesc> <type>Article</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>art_internal_controls_need_regular_testing</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Internal Controls Need Regular Testing</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn why, with financial reporting in a constant state of flux, regular review and testing of your internal controls environment is a must. </ldesc> <type>Article</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>art_learning_the_language_of_xbrl</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Learning the Language of XBRL</ltitle> <ldesc>Read about the practical implications of filing your quarterly and annual reports with XBRL--eXtensible Business Reporting Language. </ldesc> <type>Article</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>art_life_after_the_final_consolidation</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Life after the final consolidation - 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The result? Sustained growth and profitability!</ldesc> <type>Article</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>art_managing_the_transition_to_ifrs</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Managing the Transition to IFRS</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn why finance organizations preparing for the switch to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) should \"start early!\"</ldesc> <type>Article</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>art_managing_the_transition_to_ifrs_systems_and_processes</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Managing the Transition to IFRS-Systems and Processes</ltitle> <ldesc>Read about the four factors that determine the scope of change for systems and processes as finance organizations transition to IFRS. </ldesc> <type>Article</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>art_performance_evaluation_base_accountability_on_team_performance_with_hindsight</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Performance evaluation: Base accountability on team performance with hindsight</ltitle> <ldesc>Jeremy Hope explains how organizations use innovative practices to create sustainable improvement in financial and operational performance.</ldesc> <type>Article</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>art_pm_2012</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Performance management 2012</ltitle> <ldesc>David Axson outlines guidelines to build a vision for comprehensive performance management - among them - rhythm, relevancy, and risk.</ldesc> <type>Article</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>art_postsox_internal_controls_still_need_your_attention</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Post-SOX, Internal Controls Still Need Your Attention</ltitle> <ldesc>Analysts from The Hackett Group explain the need for continued focus on internal controls and the opportunities for cost savings in compliance.  </ldesc> <type>Article</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>art_preparing_for_the_arrival_of_ifrs</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Preparing for the Arrival of IFRS</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn about the three key areas your company should focus on as it prepares for the arrival of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).</ldesc> <type>Article</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>art_preparing_your_finance_org_for_ifrs</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Preparing Your Finance Organization for IFRS</ltitle> <ldesc>Three essays from the Controllers\' Corner series address the strategic, business and technology-related issues that will arise as companies convert to IFRS. </ldesc> <type>Article</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>art_reporting_in_xbrlhow_much_effort_should_it_take</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Reporting in XBRL--How much effort should it take? 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Jeremy also explains the steps that can lead to success.</ldesc> <type>Article</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>art_xbrl_transforming_financial_reporting</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>XBRL: Transforming Financial Reporting </ltitle> <ldesc>IDC analyst Kathleen Wilhide describes what companies should do to ready themselves for required reporting in eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL).</ldesc> <type>Article</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_ardec_nucleus_roi_case_study</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>ARDEC Nucleus ROI case study</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out how IBM Cognos software is helping ARDEC increase employee productivity, enhance decision-making and reduce costs. </ldesc> <type>Analyst Report</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_assessing_properly_casualty_insurers_use_of_business_analytics</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Assessing Property/Casualty Insurers’ Use of Business Analytics</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out how property and casualty insurers are using analytics to set goals, metrics and measures for success and strengthen competitive advantage in pricing, marketing, customer service and more.</ldesc> <type>Analyst Report</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_axson_making_strategy_execution_competitive_advantage</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Making Strategy Execution a Competitive Advantage</ltitle> <ldesc>Ground-breaking research by Dr. David Norton indicates that strategy management is a multi-stage process that requires organizations to drive strategy from the top, and more.</ldesc> <type>Article</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_axson_sonax_risk_based_early_warning_system</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/ar_axson_sonax_risk_based_early_warning_system.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>The Risk-Based Early Warning System</ltitle> <ldesc>A risk-based early-warning system can recognize major trends, assess dangers and opportunities, and enable managers to act early and decisively. 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In this report, read how to develop benchmarking data and use it effectively to help achieve company goals.</ldesc> <type>Analyst Report</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_bi_for_portfolio_risk_mgmnt_is_no_longer_optional</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/ar_bi_for_portfolio_risk_mgmnt_is_no_longer_optional.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>BI for portfolio risk management is no longer optional</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out why Nucleus Research calls BI an operationally critical tool for banking. Learn more about how it can help you view, interpret and analyze information for better risk decisions.   </ldesc> <type>Analyst Report</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_bi_state_of_the_market_report</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>BI State of the Market Report</ltitle> <ldesc>See how BI 2.0, also known as collaborative BI, increases data sharing among business users for more agile decision making with reduced dependency on IT.</ldesc> <type>Analyst Report</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_building_business_pm_center_of_excellence</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/ar_building_business_pm_center_of_excellence.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Building Business Performance Management Centers of Excellence: Business Intelligence and Beyond</ltitle> <ldesc>A report from AMR Research explains why, as business intelligence (BI) and performance management (PM) become more pervasive throughout the organization, the center of excellence (COE) must expand from its technical focus to a more in-depth understanding of business performance drivers and related processes.</ldesc> <type>Analyst Report</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_business_intelligence_for_the_small_to_medium_sized_business</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Business Intelligence for the Small to Medium Sized Business</ltitle> <ldesc>Read a report from the Aberdeen Group, based on feedback from over 650 small to medium sized businesses (SMBs) regarding their BI initiatives and see what it takes to implement a best-in-class BI strategy in your organization.</ldesc> <type>Analyst Report</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_business_intelligence_in_healthcare</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/ar_business_intelligence_in_healthcare.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Business Intelligence in Healthcare</ltitle> <ldesc>Read this Aberdeen Group report to learn how best-in-class healthcare providers are using BI to enhance care and increase profitability.</ldesc> <type>Analyst Report</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_cognosnow_monitor_butler_group</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/rr_cognosnow_monitor_butler_group.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Now! Monitor</ltitle> <ldesc>Butler Group believes that IBM Cognos Now! benefits from several strong features: the pre-packaged hardware appliance, the ease of use and self-service functionality, and a good pricing model. These features make the product very competitive and we strongly recommend a closer examination.</ldesc> <type>Analyst Report</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_datamonitor_report_selecting_an_ipm_vendor_in_the_higher_education_market</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Datamonitor Report: Selecting an IPM Vendor in the Higher Education Market</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out why Datamonitor recommends that schools place IBM Cognos software on their shortlist when selecting a PM solution.  </ldesc> <type>Analyst Report</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_driving_performance_in_the_mid_market_with_a_best_in_class_bi_strategy</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Driving Performance in the Mid-Market with a Best-in-Class BI Strategy</ltitle> <ldesc>Aberdeen Group shows you a best-in-class BI strategy for midsize organizations (SMBs) and highlights the BI initiatives and strategy of Creativity, Inc. </ldesc> <type>Analyst Report</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_enhanced_bi_best_practices_for_evaluating_dashboards_and_location_based_analysis</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Enhanced Business Intelligence (BI): Best Practices for Evaluating Dashboards and Location- Based Analysis</ltitle> <ldesc>The call for intelligent information grows louder as companies collect more and more data. We’ve drilled down to give you the latest strategies on using valuable business data that may already be sitting in storage.</ldesc> <type>Analyst Report</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_finance_and_planning_make_the_wheels_go_round</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Finance and Planning Make the Wheels Go Round</ltitle> <ldesc>Ventana Research tells how new tools help Movia, a Copenhagen, Denmark-based public transportation agency, handle complex budgeting and planning. </ldesc> <type>Analyst Report</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_finding_the_fast_path_to_corporate_pm_value</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Finding the Fast Path to Corporate Performance Management Value</ltitle> <ldesc>Access this Gartner Research Note to learn about the success factors and challenges that will help you evaluate the best approach to corporate performance management (CPM).</ldesc> <type>Analyst Report</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_find_your_level_of_bi_and_pm_maturity</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/ar_find_your_level_of_bi_and_pm_maturity.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Find your level of BI and Performance Management maturity</ltitle> <ldesc>See how IBM Cognos Express delivers value to midsize companies at any level of maturity in this paper featuring research from Gartner.</ldesc> <type>Analyst Report</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_from_business_intelligence_to_business_optimization</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>From Business Intelligence to Business Optimization</ltitle> <ldesc>This whitepaper written by Hurwitz and Associates talks about moving from Business Intelligence to Business Optimization and the road to increased business benefit.</ldesc> <type>Analyst Report</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_gartner_arvato_uses_analytics_to_reduce_out_of_stock_exposure</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/ar_gartner_arvato_uses_analytics_to_reduce_out_of_stock_exposure.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Cognos: Arvato Uses Analytics to Reduce Out-of-Stock Exposure</ltitle> <ldesc>Gartner Research describes how Arvato Services created a business intelligence (BI) system that links retailers and media companies to optimize product distribution networks. Companies that follow Arvato\'s example can use analytics applications to combine data from multiple partners to benefit everyone in the supply chain.</ldesc> <type>Analyst Report</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_gartner_cognos_leaders_quadrant_in_bi_magic_quandrant</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/ar_gartner_cognos_leaders_quadrant_in_bi_magic_quandrant.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Gartner - Magic Quadrant for Business Intelligence Platforms, 2009</ltitle> <ldesc>The Magic Quadrant for Business Intelligence Platforms presents a global view of Gartner\'s opinion of the main software vendors that should be considered by organizations seeking to develop business intelligence (BI) applications.</ldesc> <type>Analyst Report</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_gartner_cognos_leaders_quadrant_in_cpm_suites_magic_quandrant</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/ar_gartner_cognos_leaders_quadrant_in_cpm_suites_magic_quandrant.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Gartner\'s CPM Magic Quadrant</ltitle> <ldesc>Read why IBM Cognos software is positioned in the leaders quadrant of Gartner\'s Magic Quadrant for Corporate Performance Management (CPM) Suites.</ldesc> <type>Analyst Report</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_gartner_five_bi_success_factors</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Five BI Success Factors for the Midsize Organization </ltitle> <ldesc>This Gartner research paper highlights the five BI success factors for midsize organizations. </ldesc> <type>Analyst Report</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_getting_smart_about_your_workforce_why_analytics_matter</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Getting Smart About Your Workforce: Why Analytics Matter</ltitle> <ldesc>Sponsored by Cognos Software, APQC surveyed more than 400 North American human resources professionals on the use of workforce analytics and the challenges of applying analytics to organizational decision making. </ldesc> <type>Analyst Report</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_ibm_cognos_is_a_leader_in_enterprise_business_intelligence_platforms</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/ar_ibm_cognos_is_a_leader_in_enterprise_business_intelligence_platforms.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos is a Leader in Enterprise Business Intelligence Platforms</ltitle> <ldesc>In an excerpt from the Forrester Wave: Enterprise Business Intelligence Platforms, Q3 2008, Forrester Research found that IBM Cognos provides one of the most modern and scalable business intelligence (BI) environments.</ldesc> <type>Analyst Report</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_idc_case_study_pervasive_bi_at_the_school_district_of_palm_beach</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IDC Case Study: Pervasive BI at The School District of Palm Beach</ltitle> <ldesc>Discover the internal and external factors that drove PBCSD to re-evaluate its decision-making processes and BI technology and the benefits of moving to IBM Cognos 8 Business intelligence.</ldesc> <type>Analyst Report</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_idc_case_study_the_path_toward_pervasive_bi</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IDC Case Study: The Path Toward Pervasive Business Intelligence</ltitle> <ldesc>Discover why the Steak n Shake restaurant chain chose to re-evaluate its decision-making processes and support systems and its decision to move toward pervasive business intelligence.</ldesc> <type>Analyst Report</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_idc_steak_n_shake_case_study</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IDC Steak n Shake case study</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out how IBM Cognos software is improving the strategic and operational decision-making capabilities of a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.</ldesc> <type>Analyst Report</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_improving_org_decision_making_through_pervasive_bi</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Improving Organizational Decision-Making Through Pervasive Business Intelligence</ltitle> <ldesc>From IC. Discover the five factors that lead to pervasive BI, such as user training, executive support, data governance and the presence of a performance management methodology. </ldesc> <type>Analyst Report</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_link_strategy_and_operations_to_achieve_strategy_execution_excellence</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Link Strategy and Operations to Achieve Strategy Execution Excellence</ltitle> <ldesc>A 2009 IBM study reveals that a strategy-management framework doesn\'t always achieve breakthrough results. Learn how they are achieved in this white paper from Palladium Group.</ldesc> <type>Analyst Report</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_nucleus_research_bi_for_portfolio_risk_mgmnt_is_no_longer_optional</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Nucleus Research: BI for Portfolio Risk Management is No Longer Optional</ltitle> <ldesc>The failures of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Lehman brothers,and AIG, were caused only in part by sub-prime mortgages.  Lack of visibility in the management of portfolio risk was also a factor.  Would they have failed if they had been aggressively using business intelligence tools to monitor the riskiness of their portfolios?</ldesc> <type>Analyst Report</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_nucleus_research_finds_3623_roi_at_us_lumber</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Nucleus Research Finds 3,623% ROI at US Lumber</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how US Lumber was able to improve productivity, reduce inventory levels, accelerate accounts receivable turnover and reduce capital costs with IBM Cognos solutions.</ldesc> <type>Analyst Report</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_nucleus_research_roi_case_study_envision_credit_union</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/ar_nucleus_research_roi_case_study_envision_credit_union.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Nucleus Research ROI Case Study: Envision Credit Union</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how Envision was able to improve productivity, reduce labor costs, and increase the amount of cash available for overnight investments with IBM Cognos TM1.</ldesc> <type>Analyst Report</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_nucleus_research_roi_evaluation_report_cognos_for_isvs</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Nucleus Research ROI Evaluation Report - Cognos for ISVs</ltitle> <ldesc>The study highlights cost savings analysis and the impact on average sales uplift provided through distributing Business Intelligence and Performance Management capabilities.</ldesc> <type>Analyst Report</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_nucleus_roi_casestudy_cognosplanning_metals_manufacturer</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Nucleus Research - ROI Case Study:  IBM Cognos Planning Metal Manufacturer</ltitle> <ldesc>Nucleus Research finds that Cognos Performance Blueprints accelerate time-to-benefit and increase ROI. By deploying IBM Cognos Planning, a metals manufacturer increased the productivity of its sales staff and reduced inventory carrying costs.</ldesc> <type>Analyst Report</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_operational_kpis_and_performance_management</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/ar_operational_kpis_and_performance_management to the list.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Operational KPIs and Performance Management</ltitle> <ldesc>Read this Aberdeen Group report about how businesses thrive or fail based on their ability to identify, define, track and act upon key performance indicators (KPIs). This is why companies are turning to performance management solutions to manage operational KPIs and improve business performance.</ldesc> <type>Analyst Report</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_peformance_mgmnt_strategies_how_to_create_and_deploy_effective_metrics</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Peformance Management Strategies: How to Create and Deploy Effective Metrics</ltitle> <ldesc>Read this Best Practices Report from TDWI to learn how effective metrics and KPIs help you accurately translate strategy and goals into concrete actions. </ldesc> <type>Analyst Report</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_pervasive_pm_transforms_a_manufacturing_environment</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Pervasive Performance Management Transforms a Manufacturing Environment</ltitle> <ldesc>Discover how Vicor has linked every employee and customer order to its strategic objectives and increased margins by 20 percentage points.</ldesc> <type>Analyst Report</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_powering_nextgeneration_bi_systems</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Analyst Report: Powering next-generation BI systems</ltitle> <ldesc>Ovum Research Report: Read how joint IBM Cognos-Power System clients can build and deploy a high-performance and reliable server platform.</ldesc> <type>Analyst Report</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_profitability_mgmnt_using_bi_and_analytics_to_make_better_business_decisions</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Profitability Management: Using BI and Analytics to Make Better Business Decisions</ltitle> <ldesc>Report written by IDC shows how implementing profitability management activities enterprisewide using BI reporting, planning and budgeting, and analytics software, organizations can make more accurate decisions designed to designed to drive revenues and optimally manage costs.</ldesc> <type>Analyst Report</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_qanda_cpm_reduces_operating_expenses_in_a_troubled_economy</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Q&amp;A: CPM Reduces Operating Expenses in a Troubled Economy</ltitle> <ldesc>Access this Q&amp;A from Gartner to learn how corporate performance management (CPM) applications can help you make better cost-reduction decisions during the economic downturn. </ldesc> <type>Analyst Report</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_quest_oracle_pm_turning_data_into</did><thumbnail>http://www-01.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/ar_quest_oracle_pm_turning_data_into.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Performance Management: Turning Data into Action--2008 Quest User Survey Results</ltitle> <ldesc>To learn about the impacts on financial and operational management at JD Edwards and PeopleSoft enterprises, review the results of the latest survey of members of the Quest International Users Group.</ldesc> <type>Analyst Report</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_roi_case_study_ibm_cognos_us_army</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>ROI Case Study: IBM Cognos U.S. Army</ltitle> <ldesc>Read how The United States Army\'s Armament Research Development and Engineering Center saw an ROI of 146% and payback in 1.5 years by upgrading to IBM Cognos 8 BI version 3 and creating a competency center for the propagation and standardization of BI-related best practices.</ldesc> <type>Analyst Report</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_system_z__delivering_on_the_full_promise_of_business_intelligence</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>System Z - Delivering on the Full Promise of Business Intelligence</ltitle> <ldesc>This whitepaper explains how the strengths of System z - performance, availability, reliability and security are well suited to meet modern BI requirements that are becoming increasing more complex.</ldesc> <type>Analyst Report</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_technology_issues_for_the_cfo_and_how_it_can_help</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Technology Issues for the CFO and How IT Can Help</ltitle> <ldesc>This research collection focuses on technologies that will have an impact on the finance function and best practices for deploying finance systems to improve the efficiency of finance operations and to enable the finance function to add greater value to the business.</ldesc> <type>Analyst Report</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_the_forrester_wave_enterprise_bi_platforms_q3_2008</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/ar_the_forrester_wave_enterprise_bi_platforms_q3_2008.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>The Forrester Wave: Enterprise Business Intelligence Platforms, Q3 2008</ltitle> <ldesc>The Forrester Wave conducted a 151-criteria evaluation of enterprise business intelligence (BI) platform vendors and found that \"IBM Cognos and SAP Business Objects maintain their leadership positions\" and that \"IBM Cognos provides one of the most modern and scalable BI environments.\"</ldesc> <type>Analyst Report</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_the_urgent_need_for_pervasive_pm</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>The Urgent Need for Pervasive Performance Management</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out how pervasive performance management can improve the efficiency of daily operations and the efficacy of decision-making at all levels of the institution. Learn why Tower Group sees not implementing PM in FSIs as a \"grave miscalulation\". </ldesc> <type>Analyst Report</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_transforming_the_common_spreadsheet_a_smarter_approach_to_budgeting_planning_and_forecasting</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Transforming the Common Spreadsheet: A Smarter Approach to Budgeting, Planning, and Forecasting</ltitle> <ldesc>This analyst report features research from Gartner on embracing or replacing spreadsheets for your budgeting, planning, and forecasting processes.</ldesc> <type>Analyst Report</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_using_real_time_analytics_to_optimize_customer_sales_and_support</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/ar_using_real_time_analytics_to_optimize_customer_sales_and_support.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Using Real-Time Analytics to Optimize Customer Sales and Support</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn from IDC how real-time analytics and the drive for immediate responsiveness in sales and marketing are delivering authentic business impact on the operational front line.</ldesc> <type>Analyst Report</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ar_ventana_where_performance_matters_most</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/ar_ventana_where_performance_matters_most.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Where Performance Matters Most: BI at Miami Dade County Public Schools</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out how the fourth largest public school system in the US uses IBM Cognos software to make better educational, operational, and budgeting decisions.  </ldesc> <type>Analyst Report</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bk_performance_manager</did><thumbnail>http://www-01.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bk_performance_manager.jpg</thumbnail> <ltitle>The Performance Manager Book</ltitle> <ldesc>This book offers proven strategies for turning information into higher business performance, and shows how to strengthen the partnership between decision-makers and those who provide the information. It suggests 42 decisions areas to help you understand your data, plan, and monitor your performance.</ldesc> <type>Book</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bk_performance_manager_abstract</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Performance Manager Book Abstract</ltitle> <ldesc>The Performance Manager, Proven Strategies for Turning Information into Higher Business Performance Book.</ldesc> <type>Abstract</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bk_performance_manager_abstract_manu</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bk_performance_manager_abstract.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Performance Manager Book Abstract</ltitle> <ldesc>See four sample decision areas for IT and Marketing</ldesc> <type>Book</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bk_performance_manager_banking</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bk_performance_manager_banking.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Performance Manager Book:  Proven Strategies for Turning Information into Higher Business Performance for Banking</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out the proven strategies for turning information into real insight for banking performance management.</ldesc> <type>Book</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bk_performance_manager_banking_order</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bk_performance_manager_banking.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Performance Manager Book for Banking</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out the proven strategies for turning information into banking performance management.</ldesc> <type>Book</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bk_performance_manager_customer_service</did><thumbnail>http://www-01.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/ch_customerservice.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Customer Service:  The Risk/Reward Barometer - The Performance Manager Series</ltitle> <ldesc>Download the Customer Service chapter of the Performance Manager book.</ldesc> <type>Book</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bk_performance_manager_executive_management</did><thumbnail>http://www-01.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/ch_executivemanagement.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Exeuctive Management:  Chief Balancing Officers - The Performance Manager Series</ltitle> <ldesc>The executive management chapter of the Performance Manager book discusses decision areas affecting both financial and operational systems, including risk management, compliance management, and more.</ldesc> <type>Book</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bk_performance_manager_finance</did><thumbnail>http://www-01.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/ch_finance.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Finance:  Trusted Advisor or Compliance Enforcer? - The Performance Manager Series</ltitle> <ldesc>Become the trusted advisor and compliance enforcer in your company. Download the finance chapter of the Performance Manager book.</ldesc> <type>Book</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bk_performance_manager_government</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bk_performance_manager_government.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Performance Manager Book for Government</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out the metrics that matter to governments across finance, citizen services, policy management, HR, and other key departments.</ldesc> <type>Book</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bk_performance_manager_human_resources</did><thumbnail>http://www-01.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/ch_humanresources.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Human Resources:  Management or Administration of Human Capital? - The Performance Manager Series</ltitle> <ldesc>Download the human resources chapter of the Performance Manager book.</ldesc> <type>Book</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bk_performance_manager_insurance</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bk_performance_manager_insurance.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>The Performance Manager: Proven Strategies for Turning Information into Higher Business Performance for Insurance</ltitle> <ldesc>Read this new business book on turning information into insights in insurance.</ldesc> <type>Book</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bk_performance_manager_insurance_order</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>The Performance Manager: Proven Strategies for Turning Information into Higher Business Performance for Insurance</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out the proven strategies for turning information into real insight for insurance performance management.</ldesc> <type>Book</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bk_performance_manager_it</did><thumbnail>http://www-01.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/ch_informationtechnology.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Information Technology:  A Pathfinder to Better Performance - Ther Performance Manager Series</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out the proven strategies for turning information into real insight for IT performance management.</ldesc> <type>Book</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bk_performance_manager_lifesciences</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bk_performance_manager_lifesciences.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>The Performance Manager for Life Sciences</ltitle> <ldesc>Read this new IBM Cognos business book on the proven strategies for turning information into real insight for life sciences performance management. Learn about a role-based approach for each department in your company.</ldesc> <type>Book</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bk_performance_manager_lifesciences_order</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bk_performance_manager_lifesciences.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>The Performance Manager for Life Sciences</ltitle> <ldesc>Read this new IBM Cognos business book on the proven strategies for turning information into real insight for life sciences performance management. Learn about a role-based approach for each department in your company.</ldesc> <type>Book</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bk_performance_manager_marketing</did><thumbnail>http://www-01.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/ch_marketing.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Marketing:  Investment Advisor to the Business</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out the proven strategies for turning information into real insight for marketing performance management. </ldesc> <type>Book</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bk_performance_manager_operations</did><thumbnail>http://www-01.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/ch_operations.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Operations:  Winning at the Margin - The Performance Manager Series</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out the proven strategies for turning information into real insight for operations performance management.</ldesc> <type>Book</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bk_performance_manager_retail</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bk_performance_manager_retail.jpg</thumbnail> <ltitle>The Performance Manager: Proven Strategies for Turning Information into Higher Business Performance for Retail</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out how the industry\'s top chains and brands are using performance management to deliver a superior customer experience, to create a demand driven merchandising and supply chain, and drive operational excellence. Order your copy today and find out how to maximize profitability and growth.</ldesc> <type>Book</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bk_performance_manager_retail_order</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bk_performance_manager_retail.jpg</thumbnail> <ltitle>The Performance Manager: Proven Strategies for Turning Information into Higher Business Performance for Retail</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out the metrics that matter to retailers across merchandising, store operations, supply chain, finance and many other key departments.</ldesc> <type>Book</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_ab_allocations_planning</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Allocations</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint allows cost-center managers to allocate all or part of their expenses to the appropriate profit centers. Profit-center managers collaborate with cost-center managers to either accept or reject the proposed allocations.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Application Brief</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_ab_call_center_operations_and_sla_monitoring</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Call Center Operations and SLA Monitoring Blueprint Brief</ltitle> <ldesc>This guide explains how you can monitor call trends and dynamics, agent performance and service level agreements with the Call Center and SLA Monitoring Blueprint.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Application Brief</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_ab_capital_project_planning</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Sample Optimization</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint enables pharmaceutical executives to develop and implement sample allocation plans that are in line with corporate revenue objectives.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Application Brief</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_ab_capital_project_planning_v2</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Capital Project Planning Performance Blueprint Version 2 </ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint manages capital project requests, their justification, and the capital request approval process. </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Application Brief</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_ab_clinical_modeling_and_resource_tracking_blueprint</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/images/thumbs/bp_ab_clinical_modeling_and_resource_tracking_blueprint.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Clinical Modeling and Resource Tracking Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out how the IBM Cognos MART Blueprint helps organizations run their clinical trails more efficiently and predict study income, costs and resources over the life of the study.  </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Application Brief</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_ab_discretionary_capital_expenditure_planning</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Discretionary Capital Expenditure Planning Performance Blueprint </ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint facilitates planning for capital spending, while ensuring that projects adhere to established corporate guidelines.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Application Brief</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_ab_enrollment_tuition_planning_highered</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Enrollment and Tuition Planning Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how this performance management framework (with planning, metrics and reporting) can help college admissions departments analyze tuition revenue and forecast enrollment.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Application Brief</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_ab_enterprise_planning_strategic_investment_management</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Strategic Investment Management Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint helps Finance evaluate multiple strategic programs and funding initiatives. It facilitates planning over a five-year period, with consolidated financial statements for base growth, strategic programs, and acquisitions and divestitures, including tax and credit rating impacts.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Application Brief</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_ab_expense_planning_control_v2</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Expense Planning and Control</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint uses projections from planning systems or other Blueprints, as well as actual history, to drive budgeting and expense planning processes.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Application Brief</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_ab_financial_services_branch_performance</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bp_ab_financial_services_branch_performance.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Financial Services Branch Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This application brief demonstrates a web-based planning and reporting process for retail bank branch profitability using IBM IBM Cognos 8 Planning and IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence. Best practices at leading banks enable those responsible for branches to validate.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Application Brief</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_ab_ibm_cognos_internal_control_performance</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Internal Control Performance Blueprint Brief</ltitle> <ldesc>This brief describes how to install the IBM Cognos Internal Control Performance Blueprint and defines its file structure.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Application Brief</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_ab_international_financial_reporting_standards</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bp_ab_international_financial_reporting_standards.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Group Consolidation Performance Blueprint Application Brief</ltitle> <ldesc>Manage financial records to comply with European reporting standards&amp;mdash;read about the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Blueprint.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Application Brief</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_ab_life_sciences_clinical_trials</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bp_ab_life_sciences_clinical_trials.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Clinical Trial Planning Performance Blueprint Application Brief</ltitle> <ldesc>This Clinical Trial Performance Bluepint application brief demonstrates a Web-based, IBM Cognos 8 Planning application that a pharmaceutical R&amp;D team can use to optimize expense forecasting and tracking.  The goal is to increase reporting accuracy, reduce resource costs, and increase drug approval time.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Application Brief</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_ab_management_financial_reporting</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bp_ab_management_financial_reporting.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Management and Financial Reporting Performance Blueprint Application Brief</ltitle> <ldesc>The Application Brief shows how IBM Cognos 8 Controller and IBM Cognos 8 BI work together to provide enterprise-level financial management and control capabilities including reporting, analysis, metrics, and event management.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Application Brief</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_ab_manufacturing_sales_and_ops_planning_distribution</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Sales and Operations Planning (S&amp;OP) Performance Blueprint - Distribution</ltitle> <ldesc>The Sales and Operations Planning (S&amp;OP) Performance Blueprint enables organizations to standardize their S&amp;OP process using an integrated performance management solution. The S&amp;OP Blueprint provides the ability to monitor the S&amp;OP process on an ongoing basis using scorecards, dashboards and analytics while providing the planning functionality to adjust plans on an as-needed basis. The S&amp;OP Blueprint standardizes the process of reconciling sales and demand plans and balancing critical resources within the supply and distribution plans. It also facilitates periodic executive review of performance and helps ensure enterprise-wide alignment among people, plans and processes. Also inherent in the Blueprint is the ability to model and assess the financial impact of different supply and demand scenarios. </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Application Brief</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_ab_manufacturing_sales_operations_planning</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bp_ab_manufacturing_sales_operations_planning.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Manufacturing Sales and Operations Planning Performance Blueprint Application Brief</ltitle> <ldesc>See how this IBM Cognos Performance Blueprint delivers an integrated performance management model for companies to plan sales and operations across manufacturing plants.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Application Brief</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_ab_manufacturing_trade_promotion_mngmnt</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bp_ab_manufacturing_trade_promotion_mngmnt.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Manufacturing: Trade Promotion Management - IBM Cognos Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn more about the IBM Cognos Trade Promotion Management Performance Blueprint, designed to help manufacturers understand and manage the effectiveness of product promotion and merchandising. </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Application Brief</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_ab_program_objective_management</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bp_ab_program_objective_management.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>U.S. Defense Budget Planning:  IBM Cognos Program Objective Memorandum (POM) - Performance Blueprint Application Brief</ltitle> <ldesc>The Program Objective Memorandum (POM) performance blueprint helps defense organizations improve management accountability, visibility, and control by letting budget owners efficiently analyze, plan, report, and make changes across all levels.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Application Brief</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_ab_retail_store_development</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bp_ab_retail_store_development.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Retail Store Development  Planning Performance Blueprint Application Brief</ltitle> <ldesc>Determine which store development plans deliver the greatest benefits and the best returns. Learn about the Store Development Blueprint.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Application Brief</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_ab_retail_store_operations_planning</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bp_ab_retail_store_operations_planning.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Retail Store (P&amp;L) Operations Planning Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>The Store Operations Planning Blueprint uses IBM Cognos 8 Planning and IBM Cognos 8 BI to provide a Web-based process for managing store operations.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Application Brief</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_ab_sales_operations_planning_executive_review_workbench</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Performance Blueprint: S&amp;OP Executive Review Application Brief</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint facilitates periodic executive review of performance against plans. It links sales, marketing, supply chain, manufacturing, and finance, so that executives can easily see the financial impact of evolving plans, spot variances, and balance critical resources to reach performance goals. </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Application Brief</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_ab_sales_planning_and_forecasting</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Sales Planning and Forecasting Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This guide shows you how you can concentrate sales efforts on the most profitable customers and products using transaction, opportunity and subscription forecasting methods.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Application Brief</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_ab_scor_performance_blueprint_application_brief</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/images/thumbs/bp_ab_scor_performance_blueprint_application_brief.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>SCOR Performance Blueprint Application Brief</ltitle> <ldesc>This brief demonstrates a Web-based performance management application for the industrial sector that follows the methodology of the Supply Chain Operations Reference Model.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Application Brief</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_ab_strategic_long_range_planning</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Strategic Long Range Planning</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint uses projections from the Integrated Financial Statements Blueprint (formerly Strategic Financial Planning and Forecasting) and the Initiative Planning Blueprints to assess the impact of market growth factors and strategic initiatives on corporate P/L projections over a five-year period.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Application Brief</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_ab_strategic_merchandise_planning</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Strategic Merchandise Planning Application Brief</ltitle> <ldesc>The Financial Merchandise Planning Performance Blueprint helps finance and operations plan collaboratively to achieve a single set of financial goals and business objectives.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Application Brief</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_ab_xbrl_performance_blueprint</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>XBRL Performance Blueprint Brief</ltitle> <ldesc>This brief explains how to use the IBM Cognos XBRL Blueprint.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Application Brief</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_allocations_planning</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Allocations Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint allows cost center managers to allocate all or part of their expenses to the appropriate profit centers. Profit center managers collaborate with cost center managers to either accept or reject the proposed allocations. </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_capital_project_planning</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Capital Project Planning Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>Using this Blueprint, companies will have forward looking visibility into major capital project or resource spending decisions at both divisional and corporate levels.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_capital_project_planning_v2</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Capital Project Planning Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint manages capital project requests, their justification, and the capital request approval process. In this blueprint, the business intelligence was developed by Genware Computer Systems, Inc. (Release 2)</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_clinical_trials_modeling_and_resource_tracking</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Clinical Trials Modeling and Resource Tracking Blueprint Data Model</ltitle> <ldesc>Data model for the Clinical Trials Modeling and Resource Tracking Blueprint.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_clinical_trial_resource_planning</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Clinical Trial Resource Planning Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint provides immediate insight for forecasting both the short- and long-term staffing requirements for a successful clinical trial. It helps all involved plan, budget and forecast their staffing needs for clinical trials.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_controller_based_group_consolidation_and_reporting</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Controller Based Group Consolidation And Reporting</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint is designed to support IBM Cognos Controller with IFRS and European Statutory consolidation account structure, consolidation rules, input forms and reports. repo</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_corporate_commercial_banking_customer_segment</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Retail Banking Customer Segment</ltitle> <ldesc>This blueprint enables retail banks to create profit and loss statements at the customer segment level and report on and analyze profitability. It also helps managers plan sales and marketing initiatives to improve segment results.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_discretionary_capital_expenditure_planning</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Discretionary Capital Expenditure Planning</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint facilitates planning for capital spending, while ensuring that projects adhere to established corporate guidelines. </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_earned_value_management_performance</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Earned Value Management Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint provides quantifiable measurements and analysis about project performance at any point during a project. There are three critical components used to measure performance: activity, schedule, and cost.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_enrollment_tuition_planning_highered</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Enrollment Tuition Planning Highered Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>Colleges and universities can use this Blueprint to align forecasts for student enrollment and tuition revenue with faculty, staff, and resource requirements, and can plan for future growth. </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_expense_planning_control_r1</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Expense Planning and Control Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint uses projections from planning systems or other Blueprints, as well as actual history, to drive budgeting and expense planning processes. </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_expense_planning_control_r2</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Expense Planning and Control Performance Blueprint (release 2)</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint uses projections from planning systems or other Blueprints, as well as actual history, to drive budgeting and expense planning processes. Blueprint was developed with IBM Cognos 8 Planning.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_financial_services_branch_performance</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Branch Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint was developed to help banks manage branch profitability planning, analysis and reporting by product and customer segment with an extremely high level of precision.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_fs_product_performance_insurance</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Insurance Product Profitability Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint offers a logical approach to assessing insurance product performance in the context of corporate goals and objectives and budget and forecast constraints. </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_higher_ed_salary_planning_position_control</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Salary and Position Planning Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint provides a performance management framework&amp;mdash;including planning, metrics, and reporting&amp;mdash;that helps colleges and universities analyze current salaries and benefits, and forecast future needs.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_ibm_cognos_branch_performance_blueprint</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Branch Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>The Branch Performance Blueprint helps banks use business intelligence to acquire deposits, generate revenue, retain customers, and operate efficiently.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_ibm_cognos_internal_control_performance_blueprint_data_model</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Internal Control Performance Blueprint Data Model</ltitle> <ldesc>Developed with Deloitte for IBM Cognos&amp;reg;  8 Controller, the Internal Control Blueprint consists of pre-identifed questions that address the most common areas of financial control.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_ibm_cognos_risk_adjusted_profitability</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Risk Adjusted Profitability Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint enables financial institutions to incorporate risk calculations into an enterprise-wide, distributed profitability management process. </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_initiative_planning</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Initiative Planning Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint uses projections from other Blueprints or planning systems as well as actual history to drive labor or capital expense planning for new initiatives. </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_life_sciences_clinical_trials</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Clinical Trial Forecasting Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint helps pharmaceutical companies better anticipate clinical trial resource requirements and accompanying expenses in order to comply with FDA filing requirements. </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_life_sciences_sample_optimization</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Sample Optimization Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint enables pharmaceutical executives to develop and implement sample allocation plans that are in line with corporate revenue objectives. </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_management_financial_reporting_oracle</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Management and Financial Reporting (for Oracle) Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint helps increase efficiency in the financial consolidation process. It provides timely distribution of performance reports to business managers, who are often underserved with the performance information critical for decision-making.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_management_financial_reporting_sql</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Management and Financial Reporting Performance Blueprint (with SQL)</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint helps increase efficiency in the financial consolidation process. It provides timely distribution of performance reports to business managers, who are often underserved with the performance information critical for decision-making. </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_manufacturing_sales_and_ops_planning_distribution</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Sales and Operations Planning (S&amp;OP) Performance Blueprint - Distribution</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint helps organizations test many major constraints in the planning process: inventory targets and budgets; warehouse space; service versus cost trade-offs; and other supply chain costs such as carrying costs and capital investments, variable costs, and fixed cost budgets in distribution.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_manufacturing_sales_operations_planning</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Manufacturing Sales and Operations Planning Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint enables organizations to standardize their S&amp;OP process using an integrated performance management solution. It helps you monitor the S&amp;OP process on an ongoing basis using scorecards, dashboards and analytics while providing the planning functionality to adjust plans as needed.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_manufacturing_trade_promotion_mngmnt</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Manufacturing Trade Promotion Management Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint lets brand managers and sales executives evaluate multiple scenarios and plan the mix of promotional activity that will yield the greatest return on investment.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_oil_gas_upstream_planning</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Upstream Oil and Gas Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint provides a performance management framework&amp;mdash;including planning, metrics, and reporting&amp;mdash;that allows the upstream oil and gas sector to plan production, revenue, expenses, and capital expenditures at the well, field, or area level. </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_program_objective_management</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Program Objective Memorandum (POM) Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint can help organizations improve performance by connecting strategy to plans, targets, and operational objectives, and delivering up-to-date insight into agency performance.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_public_sector_municipality_performance_management</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Municipal Performance Management Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint is a powerful management tool that can help a local government begin the dialog on improving the performance across city departments. It establishes a consistent and verifiable measurement tool to effectively manage and achieve goals.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_relationship_pricing_for_commercial_banks</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Relationship Pricing for Commercial Banking Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint helps commercial banks bring discipline and consistency to pricing both credit and non-credit deals. It features centralized administration, intuitive customer reporting, and a pricing model that includes both deal and relationship profitability.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_retail_commercial_banking_customer_segment</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Retail Banking Customer Segment Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint enables retail banks to create customer segment profit-and-loss statements. It enables segment managers to report on and analyze profitability down to customer or household, to create regional and product P&amp;Ls within a segment, and to plan sales and marketing initiatives to improve segment results.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_retail_fin_workbench_scorecard</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Retail Financial Workbench and Scorecard Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint delivers tools for integrated company-wide planning and analysis of results against plans. Integration of operational plans and standardization of metrics ensures retailers can meet growth and profitability objectives while providing the best shopping experience for customers.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_retail_store_development_rel1</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Store Operations and Development Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint allows retailers to complete store-level revenue and expense planning to ensure that store plans are in line with corporate targets. It also provides simplified and streamlined planning and forecasting functionality. (Release 1)</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_retail_store_operations_planning</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Retail Store (P&amp;L) Operations Planning Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint helps retailers perform collaborative store-level revenue and expense planning to ensure that individual store plans are in line with corporate targets. </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_retail_strategic_promotion_mrktng_planning</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Retail Strategic Promotion and Marketing Planning Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint enables retail managers to model multiple promotional scenarios, measure costs and sales, monitor vendor funds and compliance, and analyze campaign effectiveness. </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_retail_strat_merch_planning</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Retail Strategic Merchandise Planning Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint enables retail chains to plan sales, margins, gross profit, and stock by division, channel, department or category. It incorporates best practices learned in over 325 retail chains around the globe. </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_risk_analysis</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Risk Analysis Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint enables a corporation to analyze and assess risks associated with future performance, and quantify risk mitigation strategies. </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_salesquota</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Sales Quota Allocation Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint enables incentive compensation analysts and sales managers in the pharmaceutical industry to determine the proper sales quota for each territory, addressing changing market conditions while meeting corporate revenue objectives. </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_sales_compensation_planning</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Sales Compensation Planning Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint enables organizations to manage compensation targets and commission payouts, archive historical data and previous projections for reference and analysis, and link sales compensation plans with headcount projections and integrated financials.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_sales_operations_planning_executive_review_workbench</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Sales and Operations Planning Executive Review Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint enables organizations to standardize their S&amp;OP process using an integrated performance management solution. Link sales, marketing, supply chain, manufacturing and finance for executive review of performance against plans. </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_sales_planning_and_forecasting</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Sales Planning and Forecasting Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint enables organizations to manage revenues, archive historical data and previous projections for reference and analysis, and integrate the sales planning process into supply chain forecasts, headcount projections, sales compensation planning, and integrated financials. </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_scor_performance_blueprint</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>SCOR Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>The SCOR Blueprint provides the scorecarding, dashboards, analytics and business intelligence needed for a complete picture of supply chain performance.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_strategic_finance</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Strategic Finance Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint provides a complete performance management framework for strategic financial planning. It supports a systematic, Web-based process for evaluating long-range plans and strategies, analyzing scenarios, supporting decision making, and monitoring success. </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_strategic_financial_planning_forecasting</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Strategic Financial Planning and Forecasting Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint aligns financial objectives to synchronize and coordinate operational plans across the enterprise. It updates financial statements, including Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Statement of Cash Flow in real-time as financial and operational drivers are updated. </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_strategic_long_range_planning</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Strategic Long Range Planning Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint uses projections from the Integrated Financial Statements and the Initiative Planning Blueprints to assess the impact of market growth factors and strategic initiatives on corporate P/L projections over a five-year period. </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_trialenrollment</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Clinical Trial Enrollment Forecasting Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint offers analytics to help ensure adequate patient participation and facilitate collaboration between managers, analysts, and individual investigator sites. It links enrollment data to financial data to show the dollar effect of differing enrollment projections. </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_workforce_planning_r1</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Workforce Planning Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint provides forward-looking visibility into workforce decisions at both the divisional and company levels. Headcount projections can then be leveraged as drivers in other planning processes. (Release 1)</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_workforce_planning_r2</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Workforce Planning Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint provides forward-looking visibility into workforce decisions at both the divisional and company levels. Headcount projections can then be leveraged as drivers in other planning processes. (Release 2)</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bdm_workforce_resource_management</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Workforce Resource Management Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint enables front-line managers to align worker staffing and scheduling with business drivers. It is short-term in scope, but highly detailed. </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Data Model</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bvg_brand_management_for_life_sciences</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Brand Management for Life Sciences</ltitle> <ldesc>The Palladium-IBM Cognos Integrated Brand Management Performance Blueprint helps organizations address the strategic, operational and financial aspects of managing a global pharmaceutical brand. </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Value Guide</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bvg_capital_project_planning_v2</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Capital Project Planning Performance Blueprint Version 2 </ltitle> <ldesc>The IBM Cognos Genware Capital Project Planning Performance Blueprint maximizes insight into capital expenditure requests and their relationships to asset classes and strategy maps, which drive stronger business performance better aligned with corporate goals and strategic initiatives.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Value Guide</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bvg_client_servicing</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Financial Services: Client Servicing Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>Financial Services: Client Servicing Performance Blueprint</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Value Guide</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bvg_clinicalenrollment</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Clinical Trial Enrollment Forecasting Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint offers analytics to help ensure adequate patient participation and facilitate collaboration between managers, analysts, and individual investigator sites. It links enrollment data to financial data to show the dollar effect of differing enrollment projections.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Value Guide</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bvg_clinical_trials_modeling_and_resource</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Clinical Trials Modeling and Resource Tracking Evaluation Guide</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint helps reduce the effort of planning for a clinical study by enabling you to model all aspects of a clinical trial before you start. This guide explains how.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Value Guide</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bvg_clinical_trial_resource_planning</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Clinical Trial Resource Planning</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint provides immediate insight for forecasting both the short- and long-term staffing requirements for a successful clinical trial.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Value Guide</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bvg_close_consolidate_report</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bp_bvg_close_consolidate_report.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Performance Blueprint:  Close, Consolidate, Report</ltitle> <ldesc>Address gaps and weaknesses in the financial close process and optimize the use of technology&amp;mdash;read about the Close, Consolidate, and Report Blueprint.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Value Guide</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bvg_controller_based_group_consolidation_and_reporting</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Group Consolidation and Corporate Reporting Performance Blueprint </ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint combines Deloitte best practices and Cognos software technology  to provide a roadmap to identify gaps and opportunities in your financial close process.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Evaluation Guide</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bvg_corporate_commercial_banking_customer_segment</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bp_bvg_corporate_commercial_banking_customer_segment.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Corporate Banking Customer Segment Performance Blueprint.</ltitle> <ldesc>The IBM Cognos Corporate Banking Customer Segment Performance Blueprint enables commercial, corporate, and investment banks to create profit-and-loss statements at the customer segment level or&amp;mdash;for large corporate clients&amp;mdash;at the customer level.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Value Guide</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bvg_discretionary_capital_expenditure_planning</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Capital Expenditure Planning Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This Performance Blueprint facilitates planning for capital spending, while ensuring that projects adhere to established corporate guidelines. It helps companies manage cross-enterprise capital expenditures to gain visibility into the global implications of delaying&amp;mdash;or accelerating&amp;mdash;capital spending.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Value Guide</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bvg_enterprise_planning_strategic_investment_management</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Strategic Investment Management Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>Developed in cooperation with IBM Global Business Services, this Blueprint helps finance organizations evaluate the impact of multiple strategic programs and funding initiatives. It facilitates planning over a five-year period, with a full set of consolidated financial statements that offer distinct views for base growth, strategic programs, and acquisitions and divestitures, including tax and credit rating impacts.   </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Value Guide</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bvg_expense_planning_control</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Expense Planning and Control Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This Performance Blueprint uses projections from planning systems or other Blueprints, as well as actual history, to drive budgeting and expense planning processes.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Value Guide</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bvg_financial_services_branch_performance</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bp_bvg_financial_services_branch_performance.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Branch Performance Blueprint  Evaluation Guide</ltitle> <ldesc>This guide describes the business value of the Branch Performance Blueprint, which provides the business and market intelligence for more accurate plans, forecasts and budgets. </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Value Guide</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bvg_fs_product_performance_insurance</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bp_bvg_fs_product_performance_insurance.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Insurance Product Profitability</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint offers a logical approach to assessing insurance product performance in the context of corporate goals and objectives and budget and forecast constraints. </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Value Guide</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bvg_ibm_cognos_internal_control_performance_blueprint</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Internal Control Performance Blueprint Evaluation Guide</ltitle> <ldesc>Pre-identified questions address the most common internal control areas in this Blueprint. This evaluation guide shows it can help you in the close, consolidate and report process.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Evaluation Guide</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bvg_ibm_cognos_risk_adjusted_profitability</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bp_bvg_ibm_cognos_risk_adjusted_profitability.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Risk-Adjusted Profitability Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint helps financial institutions integrate risk information with an enterprise-wide, distributed profitability management process that provides for the integration of risk-adjusted planning and forecasting.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Value Guide</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bvg_life_sciences_clinical_trials</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bp_bvg_life_sciences_clinical_trials.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Clinical Trial Forecasting: A Web-Based Performance Managemenet Application</ltitle> <ldesc>This Performance Blueprint provides insight into enrollment indicators that can affect the progress of costly clinical trials, to ensure adequate patient participation and facilitate collaboration among all stakeholders.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Value Guide</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bvg_life_sciences_sample_optimization</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bp_bvg_life_sciences_sample_optimization.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Performance Blueprints:  Sample Optimization Business Value Guide</ltitle> <ldesc>This Performance Blueprint enables pharmaceutical executives to develop and implement sample allocation plans that are in line with corporate revenue objectives.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Value Guide</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bvg_management_financial_reporting</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bp_bvg_management_financial_reporting.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Management and Financial Reporting Performance Blueprint Business Value Guide</ltitle> <ldesc>Increase efficiency in the consolidation process and provide timely distribution of performance reports&amp;mdash;read about the IBM Cognos Management and Financial Reporting Performance Blueprint.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Value Guide</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bvg_manufacturing_sales_and_ops_planning_distribution</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Sales and Operations Planning (S&amp;OP) Performance Blueprint - Distribution</ltitle> <ldesc>The S&amp;OP Blueprint provides the ability to monitor the S&amp;OP process on an ongoing basis using scorecards, dashboards and analytics while providing the planning functionality to adjust plans on an as-needed basis.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Value Guide</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bvg_manufacturing_sales_operations_planning</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bp_bvg_manufacturing_sales_operations_planning.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Sales and Operations Planning Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how to reconcile sales and demand forecasts with supply plans using an integrated performance management framework that ensures enterprise-wide alignment and effective decision-making.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Value Guide</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bvg_oil_gas_upstream_planning</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Upstream Oil and Gas Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out how The IBM Cognos Upstream Oil and Gas Planning Blueprint provides a performance management framework - including planning, metrics and reporting - that allows the upstream oil and gas sector to plan production, revenue, expenses, and capital expenditures at the field or total company level.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Value Guide</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bvg_program_objective_management</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bp_bvg_program_objective_management.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Program Objective Memorandum Evaluation Guide</ltitle> <ldesc>Read how our software helps the Department of Defense develop budgets to fund programs and then measure and track program performance against stated objectives or outcomes.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Value Guide</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bvg_relationship_pricing_for_commercial_banks</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Relationship Pricing for Commercial Banking Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>The Blueprint is a quick-start solution that provides discipline and consistency to pricing both credit and non-credit deals.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Evaluation Guide</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bvg_retail_commercial_banking_customer_segment</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bp_bvg_retail_commercial_banking_customer_segment.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Retail Banking  Customer Segment Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint enables retail banks to create profit and loss statements at the customer segment level and report on and analyze profitability. It also helps managers plan sales and marketing initiatives to improve segment results.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Value Guide</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bvg_retail_performance_management</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bp_bvg_retail_performance_management.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Performance Blueprints:  Retail Performance Management </ltitle> <ldesc>Multi-year Planning and Integrated Financials </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Value Guide</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bvg_retail_store_operations_planning</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bp_bvg_retail_store_operations_planning.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Performance Blueprints for Store Operations and Development</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how retailers can improve store operations and store development projects using IBM Cognos retail performance blueprints. </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Issue Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bvg_retail_strat_merch_planning</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Retail Strategic Merchandise Planning Implementation Guide</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint enables retail chains to plan sales, margins, gross profit, and stock by division, channel, department or category. It incorporates best practices learned in over 325 retail chains around the globe.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Value Guide</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bvg_salesquota</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Sales Quota Application Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This Performance Blueprint enables incentive compensation analysts and sales managers at pharmaceutical companies to determine the proper sales quota for each territory, addressing changing market conditions while meeting corporate revenue objectives. </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Value Guide</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bvg_sales_operations_planning_executive_review_workbench</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Sales &amp; Operations Planning (S&amp;OP) Executive Review Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn about this new executive management tool designed to facilitate periodic S&amp;OP reviews by senior management. See how this Blueprint, which complements the IBM Cognos S&amp;OP Performance Blueprint, helps executives evaluate performance against the existing plan, identify any business or market changes that might necessitate changes to the plan, and make necessary adjustments.  </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Value Guide</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bvg_sales_planning_and_forecasting</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Sales Planning and Forecasting Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>The Sales Planning and Forecasting Blueprint enables an integrated sales planning process that aligns sales targets with corporate objectives.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Evaluation Guide</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bvg_strategic_finance</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Strategic Finance Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>The Strategic Finance Blueprint provides a complete performance management framework that enables users to clearly identify and measure organizational objectives.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Evaluation Guide</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bvg_strategic_financial_planning_forecasting</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bp_bvg_strategic_financial_planning_forecasting.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Cognos: Strategic Financial Planning and Forecasting Performance Blueprint Business Value Guide</ltitle> <ldesc>A guide for evaluating the IBM Cognos Strategic Financial Planning and Forecasting Performance Blueprint, which helps complex organizations better integrate their financial statements and strengthen the links between strategic objectives and operational plans. </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Value Guide</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bvg_workforce_planning</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bp_bvg_workforce_planning.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Cognos Headcount and Compensation Planning Performance Blueprint Business Value Guide</ltitle> <ldesc>A guide for evaluating the IBM Cognos Strategic Financial Planning and Forecasting Performance Blueprint, which helps complex organizations better integrate their financial statements and strengthen the links between strategic objectives and operational plans. </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Business Value Guide</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_bvg_workforce_resource_management</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Workforce Resource Management Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This blueprint enables companies to ensure that staffing managers align their staff with activity requirements using an effective, efficient, best-practice, driver-based process.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Evaluation Guide</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_eg_banking_and_financial_services_cost_transparency_performance</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Banking and Financial Services: Cost Transparency Performance Blueprint Evaluation Guide</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint is an integrated solution based on best-in-class planning technology. Learn how it can help you focus on spending that delivers real business value in this guide.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Evaluation Guide</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_eg_call_center_and_sla_monitoring_performance_blueprint_evaluation_guide</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Call Center and SLA Monitoring Performance Blueprint Evaluation Guide</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how you can view metrics on up-to-the-moment call trends and dynamics, agent performance and service level agreements with the Call Center and SLA Monitoring Blueprint.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Evaluation Guide</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_eg_evaluation_guide_branch_performance_blueprint</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Evaluation Guide: Branch Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This document describes the features of the IBM Cognos Branch Performance Blueprint, which offers solutions to common branch performance issues. </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Evaluation Guide</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_eg_ibm_cognos_internal_control_performance</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Internal Control Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This evaluation guide describes how the IBM Cognos Internal Control Blueprint can help you in the close, consolidate and report process.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Evaluation Guide</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_eg_scor_performance_blueprint_evaluation_guide</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>SCOR Performance Blueprint Evaluation Guide</ltitle> <ldesc>The SCOR Blueprint provides the scorecarding, dashboards, analytics and business intelligence needed for a complete picture of supply chain performance. Read how it can help you.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Evaluation Guide</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_eg_xbrl_performance_blueprint_evaluation_guide</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>XBRL Performance Blueprint Evaluation Guide</ltitle> <ldesc>The XBRL Blueprint connects data from IBM Cognos 8 Controller to a solution that delivers XBRL output and reports. This evaluation guide explains the business value.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Evaluation Guide</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_ig_clinical_trial_enforllment_forcasting</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Clinical Trial Enrollment Forcasting</ltitle> <ldesc>Read this implementation guide to understand the design and functionality of the IBM Cognos Clinical Trial Enrollment Forecasting Performance Blueprint, and gain immediate insight into both the short- and long-term requirements for a successful clinical trial.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Implementation Guide</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_ig_salesquota</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Cognos Sales Quota Allocation Performance Blueprint Implementation Guide</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint leverages IBM Cognos 8 Planning and IBM Cognos 8 BI to enable incentive compensation analysts and sales managers to determine the proper sales quota for each territory, addressing changing market conditions while meeting corporate revenue objectives. </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Implementation Guide</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_ip_enrollment_tuition_planning_highered</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Cognos Enrollment and Tuition Planning Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>Colleges and universities can use this Blueprint to align forecasts for student enrollment and tuition revenue with faculty, staff, and resource requirements, and plans for future growth. </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Issue Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_ip_higher_ed_salary_planning_position_control</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Salary Planning and Position Control Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>A brief review of the IBM Cognos Salary Planning and Position Control Performance Blueprint, which helps colleges and universities create a performance management framework (including planning, metrics, and reporting) to assist with the complex issues of compensation planning.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Issue Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_ip_manufacturing_sales_operations_planning</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bp_ip_manufacturing_sales_operations_planning.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Sales and Operations Planning Performance Blueprint:  Beyond Balancing Supply and Demand</ltitle> <ldesc>A brief review of the IBM Cognos Sales and Operations Planning Performance Blueprint, an enterprise-wide performance management framework (including planning, metrics, and reporting) that helps companies reconcile sales and demand planning with production planning and constraints. </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Issue Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_ip_manufacturing_trade_promotion_mngmnt</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bp_ip_manufacturing_trade_promotion_mngmnt.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Trade Promotion Management Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>Read how IBM Cognos Manufacturing Trade Promotion Management Blueprint can help your organization overcome the traditional barriers to effective trade promotion management.  Learn how it will help provide deep insight into ROI across promotional activities, categories, brands, regions, products, customers, and more. </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Issue Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_ip_merch_planning</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bp_ip_merch_planning.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Financial Merchandise Planning Blueprint:  Align Merchandise Plans with Corporate Strategies, Customer Demands</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how retail chains can meet sales objectives and profitability goals through a merchandise planning process that is synchronized with both finance and operations.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Issue Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_ip_retail_fin_workbench_scorecard</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Retail: IBM Cognos Financial Workbench and Scorecard Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This Performance Blueprint provides tools for integrated company-wide planning and analysis. Integrated operational plans and standardized metrics allow retailers to meet growth and profitability objectives&amp;mdash;while providing the best shopping experience for customers.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Issue Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_ip_retail_store_development</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Retail Store Development</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint offers integrated financial planning capabilities that let retailers easily understand which store development plans deliver the highest business benefits, best returns and greatest support for corporate objectives.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Issue Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_ip_retail_strategic_promotion_mrktng_planning</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bp_ip_retail_strategic_promotion_mrktng_planning.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Promotion Planning Performance Blueprint: Maximize marketing spend and vendor trade funds</ltitle> <ldesc>A review of the IBM Cognos Promotion Planning Performance Blueprint, a performance management framework that gives retailers complete visibility into their promotional activities so they can accurately plan, measure and report on their marketing spend -- and the return it generates. </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Issue Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_od_blueprints</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bp_od_blueprints.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Performance Blueprints</ltitle> <ldesc>See how to link strategic objectives with operational plans using Performance Blueprints.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_od_brand_management_for_life_sciences</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Brand Management for Life Sciences</ltitle> <ldesc> </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_od_capital_project_planning_v2_blueprint</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Capital Project Planning Performance Blueprint V2</ltitle> <ldesc>See how the IBM Cognos Capital Project Planning Performance Blueprint maximizes insight into capital expenditure requests and their relationships to asset classes and strategy maps, which drive stronger business performance better aligned with corporate goals and strategic initiatives.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_od_clinicalenrollment</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Clinical Trial Enrollment Forecasting</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn about the Clinical Trial Enrollment Forecasting Performance Blueprint, a patient enrollment forecasting tool with dashboards, reports and a pre-configured data model.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_od_close_consolidate_report</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Close, Consolidate, and Report Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint co-developed by IBM and Deloitte, helps companies quickly address gaps and weaknesses in the financial close process, make focused investments, and optimize the use of technology. </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_od_controller_based_group_consolidation_and_reporting</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Group Consolidation and Corporate Reporting Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>Streamline the close and gain faster, more reliable reporting for European IFRS.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_od_corporate_commercial_banking_customer_segment</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bp_od_corporate_commercial_banking_customer_segment.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Corporate Banking Customer Segment Performance Blueprint Web Demo</ltitle> <ldesc>See how this IBM Cognos Performance Blueprint helps banking institutions create profit-and-loss statements at the customer segment level.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_od_earned_value_mgmnt_performance</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Earned Value Management Performance Blueprint Online Demo</ltitle> <ldesc>This demonstration introduces a Web-based planning and reporting process for managing and measuring public sector project costs using IBM Cognos 8 Planning and IBM Cognos 8 BI.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_od_enrollment_tuition_planning_highered</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Enrollment &amp; Tuition Planning Performance Blueprint for Higher Education</ltitle> <ldesc>View this demo to learn how to better understand and plan for changes in demand, to adopt new strategies to deal with the evolving market for education, and ultimately to assure the ongoing legacy of your institution.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_od_financial_services_branch_performance</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bp_od_financial_services_branch_performance.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Branch Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how this Blueprint helps retail banks perform detailed top-down and branch-up revenue and expense planning to ensure organization-wide alignment with strategic objectives</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_od_fs_product_performance_insurance</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bp_od_fs_product_performance_insurance.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Insurance Product Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>See for yourself how this Blueprint can help your organization create business segment profit-and-loss statements and balance sheets by product line, product, and brand.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_od_ibm_cognos_retail_store_development</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Retail Store Development Blueprint Demonstration</ltitle> <ldesc>See how IBM Cognos 8 Planning can help you maximize capital expenditures related to new stores, upgrades, remodels and disbursements in this short demonstration.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_od_ibm_cognos_risk_adjusted_profitability_short</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Risk-Adjusted Profitability Blueprint </ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how  the IBM Cognos Risk-Adjusted Profitability Blueprint is making integrated risk management and financial planning a reality.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_od_life_sciences_clinical_trials</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bp_od_life_sciences_clinical_trials.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Clinical Forecasting Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn proven best practices in enrollment indicators that can affect the progress of costly clinical trials.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_od_life_sciences_clinical_trials_short</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bp_od_life_sciences_clinical_trials_short.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Clinical Trials Performance Management</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how to use this Blueprint for more effective trials expense management by mapping expenses to activities, rather than using time-based accrual.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_od_life_sciences_sample_optimization</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Life Science Product Sample Allocation Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how this Blueprint can help you develop and implement sample allocation plans for your pharmaceutical organization that are in line with corporate revenue objectives.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_od_management_financial_reporting</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bp_od_management_financial_reporting.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Best Practices in Financial Consolidation and Performance Management:  Management and Financial Reporting Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>This Blueprint increases the efficiency of the financial consolidation process. It also helps provide timely performance reports tailored to the needs of business managers and internal and external stakeholders.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_od_manufacturing_sales_operations_planning</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bp_od_manufacturing_sales_operations_planning.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Sales and Operations Planning Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>Understand proven best practices in reconciling sales and demand forecasts with supply plans.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_od_manufacturing_sales_operations_planning_short</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bp_od_manufacturing_sales_operations_planning_short.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Sales &amp; Operations Planning Performance (S&amp;OP) Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>Understand proven best practices in reconciling sales and demand forecasts with supply plans.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_od_manufacturing_trade_promotion_mngmnt</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bp_od_manufacturing_trade_promotion_mngmnt.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Trade Promotion Management Blueprint Demonstration</ltitle> <ldesc> See this demo of the IBM Cognos Trade Promotion Management Blueprint, an integrated performance management model for effectively managing trade promotions.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_od_municipal_performance_management</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bp_od_municipal_performance_management.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Municipal Performance Management Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>See how city and county governments can use this Performance Blueprint to define, link and track strategic goals and trends for multiple departments in a single environment.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_od_program_objective_management</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bp_od_program_objective_management.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Program Objective Memorandum (POM) Planning Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how IBM Cognos performance management solutions can help defense agencies align program goals with operating plans to more effectively meet mission objectives.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_od_retail_commercial_banking_customer_segment</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bp_od_retail_commercial_banking_customer_segment.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Retail Banking Customer Segment Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>See how users can receive customer segment information, analyze information to determine targets, plan initiatives to drive increased profits in this Web demo.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_od_retail_store_development</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bp_od_retail_store_development.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Retail Store Development Planning Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>See how retailers are using performance management solutions to increase  profitability, realize sustainable  competitive advantage and intelligently allocate resources to meet corporate objectives.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_od_salesquota</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bp_od_salesquota.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Sales Quota Allocation</ltitle> <ldesc>A web demonstration of how using the IBM Cognos Sales Quota Allocation Performance Blueprint significantly reduces the time, overhead, and cost associated with quota management.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_od_scor_performance_blueprint_online_demo</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>SCOR Performance Blueprint online demo</ltitle> <ldesc>The SCOR Blueprint provides the scorecarding, dashboards, analytics and business intelligence for a complete picture of supply chain performance. See how it works in this demo.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_od_strategic_investment_mgmnt_blueprint</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Strategic Investment Management Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how the IBM Cognos Strategic Investment Blueprint can help you better manage and fund your strategic programs.</ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_wa_blueprints_in_action_archive_capital_project_planning_powered_by_ibm_cognos_tm1</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Blueprints in Action Archive: Capital Project Planning, powered by IBM Cognos TM1</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how the Capital Project Planning Performance Blueprint enables companies to have forward-looking visibility into major capital project or resource spending decisions.</ldesc> <type>BluePrint -  Web Seminar On-Demand</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_wa_blueprints_in_action_archive_integrated_financial_statements</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Blueprints in Action Archive: Integrated Financial Statements</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how the Integrated Financial Statements Blueprint can align financial objectives to synchronize, analyze and coordinate operational plans across the enterprise.</ldesc> <type>BluePrint -  Web Seminar On-Demand</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_wa_blueprints_in_action_archive_workforce_planning_powered_by_ibm_cognos_tm1</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Blueprints in Action Archive: Workforce Planning, powered by IBM Cognos TM1</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how the Workforce Planning Blueprint, powered by IBM Cognos TM1, helps companies manage cross-enterprise employee headcount, compensation, and benefit costs.</ldesc> <type>BluePrint -  Web Seminar On-Demand</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_wa_expense_planning_and_control_powered_by_tm1</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Expense Planning and Control, powered by TM1</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how to create a more meaningful and comprehensible process using best practices that link key business drivers to expenses in order to manage resources more effectively.</ldesc> <type>BluePrint -  Web Seminar On-Demand</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_wa_ibm_cognos_business_viewpoint_new_dimension_mgmnt_capabilities</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Business Viewpoint: New Dimension Management Capabilities</ltitle> <ldesc>See how IBM Cognos Business Viewpoint provides the dimension and hierarchy management needed for users to stay on top of changes while giving IT the control and oversight they need</ldesc> <type>BluePrint -  Web Seminar On-Demand</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_wa_integrated_financial_statements_powered_by_ibm_cognos_tm1</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>BP Integrated Financial Statements powered by IBM Cognos TM1</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn more about the Integrated Financial Statements Blueprint, which aligns financial objectives to synchronize, analyze and coordinate operational plans across the enterprise. It updates financial statements, including Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Statement of Cash Flow in real-time.</ldesc> <type>Web Seminar On-Demand</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bp_wa_workforce_planning</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/bp_wa_workforce_planning.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Plan-to-Perform Blueprints -- Headcount and Compensation Planning On-demand Web Seminar</ltitle> <ldesc> </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>br_10_strategies_for_managing_retail_performance</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Build Smarter Operations: 10 strategies for managing retail performance</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn practical strategies for making your stores and channels smarter, faster, more effective and more profitable.</ldesc> <type>Brochure</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>br_challenge_the_status</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Challenge the Status Quo</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn about the IBM Cognos Innovation Center, a community and resource center dedicated to understanding and implementing next-generation performance management practices.</ldesc> <type>Brochure</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>br_ibm_cognos_financial_pm_solutions_statement_of_direction</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Financial Performance Management Solutions Statement of Direction</ltitle> <ldesc>This document describes the IBM financial performance management product strategy.  The strategy roadmap consists of three primary components: Solutions, Technology, and Platform and Universal Capabilities.</ldesc> <type>Brochure</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>br_solutions_for_the_office_of_finance</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Performance management solutions for the office of finance</ltitle> <ldesc>Download this brochure to learn how IBM Cognos solutions help Finance leaders drive breakaway performance, sustainable compliance and competitive advantage. </ldesc> <type>Brochure</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>br_the_data_imperative_forecasting_the_university_budget</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>The Data Imperative: Forecasting the University Budget</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how colleges and universities use IBM Cognos performance management software to improve student performance and institutional financial performance </ldesc> <type>Brochure</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>br_the_power_of_innovation_ibm_cognos_performance_blueprints</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>The power of innovation: IBM Cognos Performance Blueprints</ltitle> <ldesc>Blueprints offer predefined data, process, and policy models that offer best practice approaches to common generic and industry-specific business processes.</ldesc> <type>Brochure</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>bvg_capital_project_planning</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Capital Project Planning Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn about a Web-based planning process for managing major capital expenditure projections to support  major project or resource spending decisions. See how you can manage capital project requests, justification, capital request approvals , and depreciation expense calculations.  </ldesc> <type>Blue Print - Application Brief</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>cd_cognos_bi_modeler_for_lotus_domino</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Free Evaluation Copy of IBM Cognos BI Modeler for Lotus Domino</ltitle> <ldesc>Free evaluation copy of IBM Cognos BI Modeler for Lotus Domino business collaboration software.  </ldesc> <type>CDROM</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>cs_blue_mountain</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/cs_blue_mountain.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Nucleus Research ROI Case Study: Blue Mountain Resorts</ltitle> <ldesc>Improved profitability and an annual ROI of 1,822%. That\'s what Nucleus Research found when they calculated Blue Mountain Resort\'s total investment in IBM Cognos solutions.</ldesc> <type>Customer Case Study</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>cs_customer_success_in_cpg</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Customer success in CPG</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how leading CPG companies are reducing costs, increasing profitability and  aligning supply and demand with IBM Cognos software. </ldesc> <type>Customer Case Study</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>cs_customer_success_in_financial_services</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/cs_customer_success_in_financial_services.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Customer success in financial services</ltitle> <ldesc>Read how leading financial services companies are getting better insight into risk, customers, operations and the organization as a whole. </ldesc> <type>Customer Case Study</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>cs_customer_success_in_government</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Customer success in government</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how government agencies are saving time and money while delivering better services to citizens with IBM Cognos software.</ldesc> <type>Customer Case Study</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>cs_customer_success_in_healthcare</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Customer success in healthcare</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how leading healthcare organizations are reducing costs, increasing care quality and making better decisions with IBM Cognos software. </ldesc> <type>Customer Case Study</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>cs_customer_success_in_life_sciences</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Customer success in life sciences</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how leading life sciences and pharmaceutical companies are making timely, informed decisions in all areas: clinical R&amp;D, manufacturing, operations, finance and more.</ldesc> <type>Customer Case Study</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>cs_customer_success_in_retail</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Customer success in retail</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how leading retailers are saving time and money while making better decisions with IBM Cognos software. </ldesc> <type>Customer Case Study</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>cs_delivering_success_one_slice_at_a_time__pm_at_papa_ginos</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Delivering success one slice at a time:  Performance Management at Papa Gino\'s</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out how IBM Cognos software is improving weekly sales forecasting, customer service and decision-making.  Learn how the company is eliminating time-consuming processes, providing accurate information and finding new efficiences through comprehensive performance management.</ldesc> <type>Customer Case Study</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>cs_eneco_energie</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Eneco Energie:  Powered by Information-Based Marketing and Decisions</ltitle> <ldesc> Read how Eneco Energie is achieving profitable revenue growth and linking strategic operational measurements to financial outcomes with IBM Cognos 8 BI.  </ldesc> <type>ROI Case Study</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>cs_kansas_city_southern_case_study_by_apqc</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Kansas City Southern case study by APQC</ltitle> <ldesc>Read this APQC case study to learn how IBM Cognos TM1helped Kansas City Southern cut its days sales outstanding (DSO) from 70 days down to only 38&amp;mdash;a reduction that improved the railroad\'s cash position by more than $100 million.</ldesc> <type>Customer Case Study</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>cs_liberty_media</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Liberty Media</ltitle> <ldesc>Read this case study to learn why Liberty Media chose IBM Cognos 8 Controller to automate its data consolidation and move from a quarterly to a monthly close, and why IBM Cognos Guardian Services was critical to the success of the project.</ldesc> <type>Customer Case Study</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>cs_mds_pharma</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>MDS Pharma Services</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out how MDS Pharma Services, one of the world’s leading clinical research organizations, gained new insights on sales performance using  the IBM Cognos Now! continuous monitoring solution.</ldesc> <type>ROI Case Study</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>cs_performance_management_at_mueller</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Building Success, One Set at a Time: Performance Management at Mueller</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out how Mueller, Inc. uses IBM Cognos software to save time and money, and why they won a Balanced Scorecard award for their implementation.</ldesc> <type>Customer Case Study</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>cs_pm_at_dr_pepper_snapple_group</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Performance Management at Dr. Pepper Snapple Group</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out how Dr. Pepper is using IBM Cognos software to reduce costs, improve insight, and streamline the supply chain. </ldesc> <type>Customer Case Study</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>cs_providing_cost_efficient_care_at_martins_point</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/cs_providing_cost_efficient_care_at_martins_point.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Providing Cost Efficient Care at Martin\'s Point</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out how Martin\'s Point is using IBM Cognos 8 BI to save money and how they transformed a reporting process that took weeks into one that occurs in seconds.  Learn how they answer tough questions, identify patients at risk, and monitor vital business statistics throughout the organization.</ldesc> <type>Customer Case Study</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>cs_serving_up_profits</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Serving up profits</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how accurate plans, timely reforecasts, and effective decision-making deliver competitive advantage and better results for Quiznos and Ruth’s Chris Steak House.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>cs_visibility_into_critical_performance_data</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/cs_visibility_into_critical_performance_data.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Visibility Into Critical Performance Data</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out how Insurance.com, the leading online auto insurance agency in the U.S., ensures its mission-critical systems are running at peak performance&amp;mdash;essential for a business built on an Internet delivery model&amp;mdash;using the IBM Cognos Now! continuous monitoring solution. </ldesc> <type>Customer Case Study</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>dm_dl_ibm_cognos_express</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Express 30-day Trial Download</ltitle> <ldesc>Breakthrough reporting, analysis and planning for midsize companies. A 30-day trial download is now available.</ldesc> <type>Trial Download</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>dm_ot_cognos8</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence</ltitle> <ldesc>Evaluate Cognos 8 Business Intelligence V8.4 online, without installing or configuring it on your own system.</ldesc> <type>Trial Download</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>er_innovation_roundtable_dallas</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Innovation roundtable Dallas</ltitle> <ldesc>Finance executives from major companies discuss new approaches to managing strategy and how they could deliver greater value to their organizations.</ldesc> <type>Executive Roundtable</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>er_innovation_roundtable_minneapolis</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Innovation roundtable Minneapolis</ltitle> <ldesc>Speakers and participants at the Innovation Roundtable discussed the whole information delivery and decision-making process. David Axson, a thought-leader in the field of performance management, spoke on best practices in planning and reporting.</ldesc> <type>Executive Roundtable</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>er_innovation_roundtable_new_york_city</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Innovation roundtable New York City</ltitle> <ldesc>At this Roundtable, the emphasis was on drastic changes required by unforeseen marketplace turnarounds. Executives discussed how performance management is key to recovery.</ldesc> <type>Executive Roundtable</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>er_innovation_roundtable_orlando</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Innovation roundtable Orlando</ltitle> <ldesc>This Innovation Roundtable challenged executives to innovate, starting with the traditional approach for budgeting and planning.</ldesc> <type>Executive Roundtable</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>er_innovation_roundtable_san_francisco</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Innovation roundtable San Francisco</ltitle> <ldesc>Twenty finance executives from various industries came together to hear new ideas about performance management and the emerging opportunity for Finance to take the lead.</ldesc> <type>Executive Roundtable</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_accenture</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/puhs thumbnaila live fs_accenture.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos-Accenture Pre-Contract Analytics</ltitle> <ldesc>Give yourself an edge over competitors by predicting the outcome of contract variables before entering into negotiations. Learn how to set contract terms and performance measures based on your historical sales data and contracting data.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_bi_architectural_design</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>BI Architectural Design</ltitle> <ldesc>The BI architecture design package provides you with proven methods to build and manage the growth of your BI architecture over the long term.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_bi_design_expertise</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>BI Design Expertise</ltitle> <ldesc>The BI Design Expertise service enables you to understand, implement, validate, and apply proven practices within your environment.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_bi_design_review</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>BI Design Review</ltitle> <ldesc>The BI Design Review work package is delivered by certified and experienced IBM Cognos consultants who will help you navigate through implementation issues. Upon completion of analysis and reviews, the consultants deliver a review document covering all the important components of implementation.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_bi_for_ibm_platform</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Business Intelligence for the IBM Platform</ltitle> <ldesc>Consistent corporate performance management information for IBM customers.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_bi_health_assessment</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>BI Health Assessment</ltitle> <ldesc>The BI Health Assessment helps you identify environmental weaknesses or deficiencies so that plans can be made to mitigate their associated risks.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_bi_installation_and_configuration</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>BI Installation and Configuration</ltitle> <ldesc>The BI Installation and Configuration work package provides you with the assistance you need to successfully install your IBM Cognos BI software solution.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_bi_performance_tuning</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>BI Performance Tuning</ltitle> <ldesc>The BI Performance Tuning tests provide the optimal tuning parameters for your specific situation and identify potential weak points or break points in your infrastructure.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_bi_reports_and_application_review</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>BI Reports and Application Review</ltitle> <ldesc>This BI package helps you ensure a high degree of usability, performance, scalability, and maintainability early in the deployment of your BI solution.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_bi_report_optimization</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>BI Report Optimization</ltitle> <ldesc>This package helps you create more accurate, targeted reports and achieve a high rate of user adoption, which translates into better decisionmaking across your organization.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_bi_security_optimization</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>BI Security Optimization</ltitle> <ldesc>The Security Optimization package lets you Cognos BI\'s secure architecture and ensures that your implementation meets your highest security standards.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_bi_standardization_in_the_public_sector</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>BI Standardization in the Public Sector</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn about BI standardization benefits and how to ensure operational effectiveness. </ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_bi_upgrade_readiness</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>BI Upgrade Readiness</ltitle> <ldesc>IBM Cognos 8 BI offers improved accessibility to reach a much broader user community, extending the value of business intelligence to power users, executives, and report consumers.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_building_a_bi_competency_center</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Building a Business Intelligence Competency Center</ltitle> <ldesc> </ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_c8bi_data_integration_sap_r3</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence data integration SAPR/3</ltitle> <ldesc> </ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_c8bi_for_salesforce</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence for Salesforce</ltitle> <ldesc>Access data from salesforce.com and combine it with current and historical data from other systems and applications for a complete, consistent view of your sales performance.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_c8bi_ibm_information_server</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence and IBM Information Server</ltitle> <ldesc>The seamless integration of IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence and IBM Information Server makes it possible to streamline and unify data, and provide simple access for users. </ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_c8bi_ibm_websphere_information_integration_solution</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 BI and IBM WebSphere Information Integration Solution</ltitle> <ldesc>With IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence and IBM WebSphere, IT can remove the barriers to an integrated architecture with interoperability among heterogeneous environments. </ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_c8bi_oracle</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence for Oracle</ltitle> <ldesc>IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence (BI) software makes it easy to access information from the Oracle platform for reporting and business analysis.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_c8bi_scorecarding</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence Scorecarding</ltitle> <ldesc>Use IBM Cognos 8 Scorecarding to manage the full scope of your business processes.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_c8bi_teradata</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence and Performance Management for Teradata</ltitle> <ldesc>IBM Cognos and Teradata create the right framework for better business decisions with a comprehensive, single view of business performance.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_c8v3_planning</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Performance Begins with Enterprise Planning</ltitle> <ldesc>IBM Cognos 8 Planning gives you the tools to turn strategy into discrete plans, budgets and forecasts for employees and external partners.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_c8v3_scorecarding</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence Scorecarding</ltitle> <ldesc>Communicate goals, assign ownership, track performance.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_c8v4_business_viewpoint</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 Business Viewpoint</ltitle> <ldesc>Dimension Management made easy. Discover how to build a shared view of your customers and other key dimensions across your BI and financial performance management processes.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_c8_platform_integrate_leading_capabilities_into_your_solutions</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 Platform: Integrate leading capabilities into your solutions</ltitle> <ldesc>Through the IBM Cognos OEM Partnership Program, you can extend IBM Cognos performance management solutions and capabilities within your application to drive greater customer value and strategic advantage.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_capgemini_cio_solution_set</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>CIO Solution Set</ltitle> <ldesc>A comprehensive solution that addresses the primary issues of today’s CIO.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_cio_solution_set</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>CIO Solution Set</ltitle> <ldesc>Capgemini\'s CIO Solution Set is a comprehensive solution that addresses the primary issues of today\'s CIO, combining technology and services into an integrated solution.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_client_servicing</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Client Servicing Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc>The IBM Cognos Client Servicing Blueprint facilitates activities designed to  enhance the level of customer satisfaction and service for investors. It offers a Wealth Manager Dashboard,  Statement Reporting, and self-service access to client information.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_cognos8bi_analysis_for_microsoft_excel</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_cognos8bi_microsoft_excel.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 BI Analysis for Microsoft Excel</ltitle> <ldesc>See how you can perform multidimensional analysis using IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence with your Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_cognos8bi_the_platform_of_choice_for_software_as_a_service</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 BI: The Platform of Choice for Software as a Service</ltitle> <ldesc>IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence delivers all BI capabilities in a single product, on a single architecture. This completeness and simplicity makes it ideal for software as a service providers. </ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_cognos8go_mobile</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Go! Mobile Fact Sheet</ltitle> <ldesc>IBM Cognos 8 Go! Mobile is a new BI solution for executives and mobile workers who need immediate access and interaction with timely, personalized, and secure BI information on their mobile device. </ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_cognos8go_office</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/fs_cognos8go_office.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 Go! Office Fact Sheet</ltitle> <ldesc>IBM Cognos 8 Go! Office brings trusted business intelligence data to familiar Office applications like Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint. You can use Office to exploit IBM Cognos 8 BI content while streamlining administration and extending the value of both investments.  </ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_cognos8go_search</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/fs_cognos8go_search.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 Go! Search </ltitle> <ldesc> IBM Cognos 8 Go! Search is a search capability that enables users to instantly find relevant, strategic enterprise information available through IBM Cognos 8 BI. With a browser-based search that ranks results, it delivers an easy way for users to find data presented in reports, dashboards, analyses, metrics, and events.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_cognos8_bi_analysis</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence Analysis</ltitle> <ldesc>Multidimensional analysis with IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence helps you extract maximum value from your corporate data.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_cognos8_bi_data_modeler_for_ibm_lotus_domino</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/fs_cognos8_bi_data_modeler_for_ibm_lotus_domino.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 BI Data Modeler for IBM Lotus Domino</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how IBM Cognos 8 Data Modeler for IBM Lotus Notes Domino bridges the gap between your business intelligence (BI) infrastructure and the data residing in your IBM Lotus Notes applications. </ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_cognos8_bi_reporting_and_dashboards</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/fs_generic.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence Reporting and Dashboards</ltitle> <ldesc>IBM Cognos 8 BI offers a single authoring solution for all types of enterprise reporting for every user in your organization. Managed reports, ad hoc reports, production reports, statement-style reports, and transactional and operational reports can be created from any data source, authored once and consumed anywhere. </ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_cognos8_google</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 BI and Google Enterprise Search</ltitle> <ldesc>IBM Cognos 8 Go! Search is a BI search capability that enables people using the Google Search Appliance to instantly find the relevant, strategic enterprise information available from IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_cognos8_go_search_ibm_websphere_content_discovery</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 Go! Search and IBM WebSphere Content Discovery</ltitle> <ldesc>Maximizing BI with search and content and discovery.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_cognos8_workforce_performance</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 Workforce Performance</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out more about the functionality of IBM Cognos 8 Workforce Performance and the value it brings to IT - simplified deployment, maintenance, and day-to-day use. It also highlights the benefits of an adaptive application framework, competitive advantages of the solution, and the configurations for IBM Cognos 8 Workforce Performance.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_cognosnow</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/fs_cognosnow.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Now!</ltitle> <ldesc>Read how IBM Cognos Now! delivers self-service, interactive dashboards; robust ad hoc query, reporting, and analysis; and built-in task and exception management to support your organization\'s continuous monitoring agenda. </ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_cognosnow_improving_performance_opertional_bi_provides_instant_answers</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Improving Performance - Operational BI Provides Instant Answers for Direct Action</ltitle> <ldesc>Competitive pressures are forcing midsize companies to react faster to changing usiness conditions and customer requirements. As a result, there is now a need to use business intelligence to help drive and optimize business operations on a daily basis, and, in some cases, even for intraday decision making.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_cognos_8_bi_and_sap_solutions</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 Performance Management Solutions for SAP </ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how using IBM Cognos 8 BI in conjunction with SAP R/3, SAP BW and SAP NetWeaver can reduce IT backlog, enable a wider distribution of information from SAP and non-SAP data sources, and lower your total cost of ownership. </ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_cognos_8_bi_system-z</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 BI for Linux on System z</ltitle> <ldesc>The need for BI tools to access data and the surge in technology enhancements for IBM System z lead many enterprises to examine their current BI deployment strategies.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_cognos_8_report_pack_for_siebel_crm</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 Report Pack for Seibel CRM</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out more on how IBM Cognos Report Packs extend the value of your Siebel CRM system.  </ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_cognos_accenture_alliance</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>The Accenture-IBM Cognos software Alliance</ltitle> <ldesc>The combination of technology, expertise, methodology, tools, and techniques and a practical blend of industry-specific knowledge helps you identify, harness, and share your intellectual capital.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_cognos_bearingpoint</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>BearingPoint and IBM Cognos Solutions</ltitle> <ldesc>This alliance offers consulting experience and world leading BI solutions to provide the key elements of an effective Corporate Performance Management system.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_cognos_bi_migration_service</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos BI Migration Services</ltitle> <ldesc>IBM Cognos BI Migration Services provides companies with the expertise they need to successfully migrate from existing IBM Cognos Series 7 applications to the new, more powerful IBM Cognos 8 platform, including IBM Cognos 8 BI and IBM Cognos 8 BI PowerPlay.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_cognos_cap_gemini_ernst_young_alliance</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>The Cap Gemini Ernst &amp; Young and IBM Cognos software Alliance</ltitle> <ldesc>Data sheet discusses how Ernst &amp; Young and IBM together deliver the guidance, strategy and implementation solutions to move companies towards better business decisions company-wide.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_cognos_controller</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 Controller</ltitle> <ldesc> Global 3500 companies rely on IBM Cognos 8 Controller for successful performance management strategies. 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Using scorecards and dashboard visuals, decision-makers can stay connected and focus on critical issues. critical is</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_ibm_cognos_8_bi_midmarket_reporting_packages</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 BI Midmarket Reporting Packages</ltitle> <ldesc>Packages offer midsize organizations a single, affordable, Web-based solution for the entire reporting lifecycle. 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It is a comprehensive assessment of the access and control aspects of your BI environment and implementation.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_ibm_cognos_business_intelligence_competency_center</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Business Intelligence Competency Center</ltitle> <ldesc>Organizations look for ways to manage and support BI deployments through the standardization of technology. A BICC provides the best practices needed to broaden the use of BI.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_ibm_cognos_business_intelligence_competency_center_service</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Business Intelligence Competency Center Service</ltitle> <ldesc>Organizations that take a measured, well-managed approach to establishing a Business Intelligence Competency Center are more likely to succeed.  Here\'s how IBM can help.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_ibm_cognos_conversion_service</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Conversion Service</ltitle> <ldesc>The IBM Cognos Conversion Service provides the tools and the process to quickly convert your existing business intelligence applications to IBM Cognos 8 BI.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_ibm_cognos_discovery_and_validation_workshop</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Discovery and Validation Workshop</ltitle> <ldesc>This workshop helps you document your goals and challenges, both business and technical, and charts out a roadmap for project success.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_ibm_cognos_education_user_adoption_services</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Education User Adoption Services</ltitle> <ldesc>We partner with you during the implementation phase of your project and in developing and delivering the right solutions to empower them to be successful.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_ibm_cognos_express</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Express</ltitle> <ldesc>Read about IBM Cognos Express, the first and only integrated BI and planning solution purpose-built for midsize companies.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_ibm_cognos_guardian_services</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Guardian Services</ltitle> <ldesc>IBM Cognos Guardian Services includes a range of services defined within two categories: Review work packages and Realize work packages. These work packages are delivered by highly qualified IBM Cognos consultants who can help you navigate through implementation issues.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_ibm_cognos_internal_control_performance_blueprint</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Internal Control Performance Blueprint Data Sheet</ltitle> <ldesc>Assess and monitor your internal controls for more reliable financial reporting, better compliance with regulations and increased operational efficiency.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_ibm_cognos_jumpstart_services</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Jump-Start Services</ltitle> <ldesc>Jump-Start Services provide you with specific, predefined IBM Cognos expertise and project management through five crucial project phases: analysis, design, build, deployment and operation.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_ibm_cognos_learning_assessment</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Learning Assessment</ltitle> <ldesc>The IBM Cognos Learning Assessment work package delivers a customized education plan to functional users (model developers, authors and application architects), technical users (administrators, application developers and technical architects) and business users (project managers, executives, and end users).</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_ibm_cognos_professional_services</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Professional Services</ltitle> <ldesc>Make the most of your investment through our framework of services that covers the entire lifecycle of a project, from solution planning and implementation to business improvement.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_ibm_cognos_project_mgmnt</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Project Management</ltitle> <ldesc>Our scalable implementation methodology features proven tools, guidelines, templates, techniques, and role definitions for the activities, tasks, and deliverables in each phase.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_ibm_cognos_sim_ibm_cognos_8_controller_implementation_roadmap</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos SIM: IBM Cognos 8 Controller Implementation Roadmap</ltitle> <ldesc>Developed with partner Addedo, the Implementation Roadmap provides a step-by-step guide to successful configuration and deployment of IBM Cognos 8 Controller. </ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_ibm_cognos_software_and_netezza</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos software and Netezza</ltitle> <ldesc>IBM Cognos solutions and Netezza work together to deliver a performance management platform that speeds decision-making across your enterprise.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_ibm_cognos_software_and_spss</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Software and SPSS</ltitle> <ldesc>This data sheet describes the integration between SPSS and IBM Cognos Software and how the integrated solution allows organizations to more easily forecast key characteristics and metrics on important future issues.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_ibm_cognos_tm1</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos TM1</ltitle> <ldesc>IBM Cognos TM1 provides complete planning, budgeting and analysis with advanced personalization and real-time response. Learn about its features and benefits in this data sheet.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_ibm_cognos_tm1_executive_viewer_fast_selfservice_analytics</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos TM1 Executive Viewer</ltitle> <ldesc>IBM Cognos TM1 Executive Viewer provides business users with self-service, real-time, Web-based access to information from OLAP databases for advanced analysis and reporting.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_ibm_cognos_tm1_midmarket_edition</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos TM1 MidMarket Edition</ltitle> <ldesc> </ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_ibm_cognos_tm1_performance_optimization_health_check</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos TM1 Performance Optimization Health Check</ltitle> <ldesc>This services package provides a comprehensive, post-implementation review of your IBM Cognos TM1 application with the goal of optimizing it for your evolving business strategies.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_ibm_cognos_tm1_review</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos TM1 Review work package</ltitle> <ldesc>Through the IBM Cognos TM1 Review work package, we help deliver comprehensive pre-implentation planning necessary to ensure optimal application performance and maximum ROI.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_ibm_cognos_virtual_view_manager</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Virtual View Manager</ltitle> <ldesc>IBM Cognos Virtual View Manager provides high performance federated access allowing data from disparate sources to be combined and simplified and then delivered through views which provide relevance and meaning to the end users by combining data into a single view.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_ibm_special_edition</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>The IBM Cognos  Special Edition</ltitle> <ldesc>Explore the advantages of the IBM Cognos 8 Special Edition, a bundle that offers the Express versions of WebSphere as its Application Server, DB2 UDB as its content store for reporting, and IBM HTTP Server for its Web server.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_it_performance_management_for_federal_agencies</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IT Performance Management for Federal Agencies</ltitle> <ldesc>Read how federal IT organizations need visibility into their operations with accurate, trustworthy information for making decisions. </ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_managing_the_student_lifecycle</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Managing the student lifecycle</ltitle> <ldesc>This data sheet introduces how colleges and universities can help ensure a positive student experience and nurture a mutually profitable post-graduation relationship - through managing the student lifecycle with IBM Cognos software.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_municipal_government_performance_management</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Municipal Government Performance Management</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out why city and county governments are finding performance management essential to good service and liveable cities.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_oil_and_gas</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Improving Performance in the Upstream Oil and Gas Industry</ltitle> <ldesc>IBM Cognos software lets you avoid labor intensive and error-prone spreadsheets by drawing data from your many systems and bringing it together into a single view. </ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_performance_budgeting_for_federal_agencies</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Performance Budgeting for Federal Agencies</ltitle> <ldesc>Federal agencies are accountable for the results of their programs. IBM Cognos software helps them demonstrate how their expenditures specifically achieve their goals.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_performance_management_for_highered</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Performance Management for Higher Education</ltitle> <ldesc>IBM Cognos software helps you plan your institution\'s financial future with a high level of accuracy and gives you a holistic view of your organization and rapid analysis and reporting.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_performance_management_for_investment_banks</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Performance Management for Investment Banks</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out how investment banks are managing risk, understanding customers better, and lowering costs with IBM Cognos software.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_program_objective_memorandum</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Program Objective Memorandum (POM) and Budget Solution</ltitle> <ldesc>A joint defense planning solution from Cognos, an IBM company and BearingPoint.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_retail_solutions_from_cognos_and_teradata</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Retail solutions from IBM Cognos software and Teradata</ltitle> <ldesc>Reporting and analysis capabilities to optimize product mix, supply chain processes, marketing, and more, to meet changing customer needs.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_rscognos_8_report_pack_for_mysap</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 Report Pack for mySAP (R/3) FI/CO</ltitle> <ldesc> </ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_service_level_pm</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Service Level Performance Management</ltitle> <ldesc>IBM Cognos BPO solutions offer a platform for continual identification, monitoring and review of the service level metrics specified in your SLAs.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_sla_monitoring_with_ibm_cognos_now</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/fs_sla_monitoring_with_ibm_cognos_now.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Now! for SLA Monitoring</ltitle> <ldesc>Monitoring SLAs is a daunting task that is nearly impossible to do manually. The challenge is to monitor SLAs and maintain high customer satisfaction scores, while keeping operating expenses at an acceptable level. See how IBM Cognos Now!, the operational BI solution, simplifies SLA monitoring and ensures compliance. </ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_solutions_built_around_your_needs</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/fs_solutions_built_around_your_needs.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Solutions built around your needs</ltitle> <ldesc>IBM Cognos business intelligence solutions can lower costs, improve margins, and gain increased efficiencies&amp;mdash;all of which adds up to competitive advantage for small and midsize companies.  </ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_solutions_for_commercial_banking</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Solutions for Commercial Banking</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out how IBM Cognos software is helping commercial banks improve performance in every aspect of your business – lending, back office operations, marketing, client service, HR, IT, governance, and finance – for across-the-board gains.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_solutions_for_retail_banking</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Solution for Retail Banking</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out why retail banks worldwide choose IBM Cognos software to help them gain competitive advantage, reduce costs, streamline processes, and increase profitability.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_the_ibm_cognos_oem_partner_program</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>The IBM Cognos OEM Partner Program</ltitle> <ldesc>The IBM Cognos OEM Partner Program is designed to help you accelerate the success of your applications through embedded IBM Cognos business intelligence(BI) solutions.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_tracking_stimulus_funds_and_outcomes</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Tracking Stimulus Funds and Outcomes</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out how IBM Cognos software lets governments meet the requirements of economic stimulus funding by tracking allocations and reporting on program outcomes.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>fs_xbrl_performance_blueprint</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>XBRL Performance Blueprint Data Sheet</ltitle> <ldesc>The XBRL Blueprint connects data from IBM Cognos 8 Controller to a solution that delivers XBRL output and reports. This data sheet provides an overview of its features.</ldesc> <type>Data Sheets</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ik_dashboarding_best_practices</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Dashboarding Best Practices</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn proven best practices in dashboards and data visualization from Stephen Few and how to implement them using IBM Cognos software.</ldesc> <type>Information Kit</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ik_ventana_erp_resource</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>ERP Resource Kit</ltitle> <ldesc>The BI and Performance Management on ERP Resource Kit from Ventana Research</ldesc> <type>Information Kit</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ik_ventana_midmarket_resource_kit</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Improving the Performance of Midsize Companies</ltitle> <ldesc>Midsize companies lack the resources (that is, money and people) of large corporations. This resource center was created to provide midsize companies with a source of information, perspectives and best practices that can help them improve performance.</ldesc> <type>Information Kit</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ip_5_steps_to_pharma_sales_force_effectiveness</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>5 Steps to Pharma Sales Force Effectiveness</ltitle> <ldesc>Find how you can eliminate the common barriers to sales force effectiveness and increase bottom line results. Learn more about how to link strategy</ldesc> <type>Issue Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ip_c8v3_adaptive_authoring</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Adaptive Authoring with IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence</ltitle> <ldesc>Read how the IBM Cognos 8 BI Adaptive Authoring Environment delivers three key benefits which simplify the BI authoring process to help reduce the IT backlog of requests.</ldesc> <type>Issue Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ip_c8v3_easier_to_deploy_c8bi</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/wp_c8v3_easier_to_deploy_c8bi.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Easier to Deploy and Manage with IBM Cognos 8 BI </ltitle> <ldesc>When organizations discover how business intelligence (BI) drives higher performance, they inevitably expand their use of BI, tapping into additional data sources and delivering more information in more ways to greater numbers of users throughout the enterprise. But as BI solutions grow in size and importance, they can become challenging to maintain and administer, and IT invariably comes under increased pressure to meet service level agreements without exceeding budgets and available resources.</ldesc> <type>Issue Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ip_c8v3_integration</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Integration with IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence</ltitle> <ldesc>Use the Web services-based architecture of IBM Cognos 8 BI to leverage your existing IT assets and infrastructure to reduce complexity and deliver reliable, available, scalable information.</ldesc> <type>Issue Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ip_c8v3_metadata</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/ip_c8v3_metadata.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Metadata and IBM Cognos 8 BI</ltitle> <ldesc>Read how IBM Cognos Framework Manager, the powerful metadata administration tool of IBM Cognos 8 BI, saves time and resources for IT by re-using existing models without having to redesign and develop reports and analyses, and by applying consistent business rules, dimensions, and calculations to all your enterprise data.</ldesc> <type>Issue Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ip_c8v3_multilingual_reporting</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Multilingual Reporting with IBM Cognos 8 BI</ltitle> <ldesc>Read how the multilingual capabilities of IBM Cognos 8 BI help you compete in the global marketplace.</ldesc> <type>Issue Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ip_c8v3_open_security</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Open Security with IBM Cognos 8 BI</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how to use IBM Cognos 8 BI to leverage your existing security infrastructure, provide simple, straightforward application security and encryption, and enhance security with row and column data security, 168-bit encryption, and more.</ldesc> <type>Issue Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ip_c8v3_supporting_users_communities</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Supporting more user communities with IBM Cognos 8 BI</ltitle> <ldesc>For business and financial analysts, comparisons and crosstabs are the order of the day. From sales figures to marketing spend, and headcount to customer churn, these users spend their days juggling rows, columns, and data in search of anomalies to address and opportunities to seize. But to be successful, the reporting software they use must demonstrate several key attributes.</ldesc> <type>Issue Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ip_c8v3_targeted_info_with_c8bi</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/ip_c8v3_targeted_info_with_c8bi.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>More Targeted Information with IBM Cognos 8 BI </ltitle> <ldesc>The wider adoption and increased use of BI software broadens the range of people working with reports, analysis, dashboards, and scorecards. This data needs to be more targeted. BI software must be more flexible, and ensure it helps make data serve the users, rather than the other way around.</ldesc> <type>Issue Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ip_c8v4_how_c8bi_meets_the_needs_of_business_managers</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>How IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence meets the needs of business managers</ltitle> <ldesc>Helping business managers develop decision-making strategies with confidence by facilitating expedient and accurate data filtration.</ldesc> <type>Issue Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ip_c8v4_how_ibm_c8bi_meets_the_needs_of_financial_and_bus_analysts</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/ip_c8v4_how_ibm_c8bi_meets_the_needs_of_financial_and_bus_analysts.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>How IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence meets the needs of financial and business analysts</ltitle> <ldesc>Updated capability with IBM Cognos 8 BI version 8.4.  Enhanced reporting and analysis tools from a trusted source means better, more informed financial and business decisions.</ldesc> <type>Issue Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ip_c8v4_meeting_the_needs_of_your_organization</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/ip_c8v4_meeting_the_needs_of_your_organization.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Meeting the needs of your organization with IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence</ltitle> <ldesc>Improving decision-making with increased flexibility and scalability.  See key features of IBM Cognos 8 BI, including dashboarding, scorecarding and analysis capabilities. </ldesc> <type>Issue Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ip_c8v4_using_c8_to_meet_executive_user_needs</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/ip_c8v4_using_c8_to_meet_executive_user_needs.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Using IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence to meet executive user needs</ltitle> <ldesc>IBM Cognos 8 BI gives executives access to the information they most need with new functionality that includes interactive dashboards and scorecards, mobile integration, locale recognition, a unique annotation feature, personal alerts, flexible report formatting, consolidated data reporting, and even a business glossary.</ldesc> <type>Issue Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ip_clinical_trial_resource_planning</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Clinical Trial Resource Planning Performance Blueprint</ltitle> <ldesc> </ldesc> <type>Issue Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ip_data_security_in_a_mobile_world</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/ip_data_security_in_a_mobile_world.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Data Security in a Mobile World</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how IBM Cognos 8 Go! Mobile ensures your BI is secure.</ldesc> <type>Issue Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ip_performance_management_for_midmarket_cognos_tm1_edition</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>A Real-World Financial Performance Management Solution for Midsize Organizations</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how IBM Cognos TM1 MidMarket Edition can drive better decision-making for your organization&amp;mdash;from the storeroom to the boardroom.</ldesc> <type>Issue Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_8go_mobile_prompted_reports</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>8 Go! Mobile Prompted Reports</ltitle> <ldesc>See how to tailor reports on your mobile device using simple prompts.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_analysis_with_ibm_cognos_express</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Analysis with IBM Cognos Express</ltitle> <ldesc>See how to quickly translate raw data into sophisticated analysis with rich visualizations.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_applix_execviewer</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos TM1 Executive Viewer</ltitle> <ldesc>See how IBM Cognos TM1 Executive Viewer provides insight into your business with on-the-fly answers to critical questions.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_banking_pm</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_banking_pm.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Banking Performance Management</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how banks are harnessing performance management to win in areas such as risk, customer satisfaction and profitability.  </ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_business_intelligence_for_higher_ed</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_higher_ed_bi.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Business Intelligence for Higher Ed</ltitle> <ldesc>A complete solution for addressing reporting and analysis needs for colleges and universities that range from finance, planning and budgeting, recruitment, tuition and more.  </ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_business_viewpoint</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_business_viewpoint.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Business Viewpoint</ltitle> <ldesc>See how to align key business dimensions for IT and business use.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_c8bi_powerplay</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_c8bi_powerplay.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 PowerPlay</ltitle> <ldesc>The world\'s best-selling OLAP solution is now available on the IBM Cognos 8 BI platform. Read how to protect your PowerPlay deployments as you migrate while enhancing the value of your reports using the IBM Cognos 8 BI professional reporting environment.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_c8bi_scorecarding</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_c8bi_scorecarding.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Scorecarding and the Balanced Scorecard Demo</ltitle> <ldesc>See how IBM Cognos 8 BI and the balanced scorecard provide an integrated framework for linking performance to strategy.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_cognos8</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_cognos8.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Full Demo: IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence</ltitle> <ldesc>Complete capabilities in one product, on a single architecture. See key features for both business and IT users, including Framework Manager, the Administration Console, and integration with Microsoft Excel.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_cognos8bi_microsoft_excel</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_cognos8bi_microsoft_excel.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 BI for Microsoft Excel </ltitle> <ldesc>See how you can perform dimensional analysis  in your Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_cognos8go_dashboard</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_cognos8go_dashboard.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 Go! Dashboard</ltitle> <ldesc>See how to personalize your business intelligence with a drag-and-drop Flash interface. Change display types, add sliders, and more.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_cognos8go_mobile</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_cognos8go_mobile.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 Go! Mobile Trial Edition</ltitle> <ldesc>Download a trial edition of IBM Cognos 8 Go! Mobile directly to your smart phone, and see how to put performance management in the palm of your hand.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_cognos8go_search</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_cognos8go_search.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 Go! Search for Enterprise Search Demo</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how you can use Google to access trusted business intelligence from IBM Cognos 8 BI.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_cognos8_banking_risk_performance_creditrisk</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 Banking Risk Performance&amp;mdash;Credit Risk</ltitle> <ldesc>See how IBM Cognos Credit Risk Performance helps banks measure delinquencies, originations, charge-offs, and a host of other risk factors across products, geographies, business units, and more.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_cognos8_biprofessional</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_cognos8_biprofessional.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 BI Demo: BI Professional Module</ltitle> <ldesc>See Maps, PDF, and run-time prompting</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_cognos8_businessanalyst</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_cognos8_businessanalyst.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 BI Demo: Business Analysis Module</ltitle> <ldesc>Business Analysis Module of the IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence demo.  Analyze and report against online analytical processing (OLAP) and dimensionally aware relational sources.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_cognos8_business_glossary_data_lineage</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_cognos8_business_glossary_data_lineage.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Business Glossary and Data Lineage</ltitle> <ldesc>See key business definitions and data transformations within your reports.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_cognos8_c8v3</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_cognos8_c8v3.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 BI version 8.3 - What\'s New Demo</ltitle> <ldesc>See Transformer, express authoring, personal alerts, and the new system administration console.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_cognos8_datamodeller</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_cognos8_datamodeller.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 BI Demo: Data Modeler Module</ltitle> <ldesc>Data Modeler Module of the IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence demo</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_cognos8_employee</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_cognos8_employee.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 BI Demo: Employee Module</ltitle> <ldesc>Employee Module of the IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence demo.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_cognos8_executive</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_cognos8_executive.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 BI Demo: Executive Module</ltitle> <ldesc>Executive Module of the IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence demo.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_cognos8_financial_performance_analytics_app</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Cognos 8 Financial Performance Analytics</ltitle> <ldesc>See packaged G/L reports, how to adapt them, and extending reports into the full IBM Cognos 8 platform.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_cognos8_for_sap</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_cognos8_for_sap.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Get More from Your Investment in SAP&amp;reg;  solutions</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how leading finance organizations improve their processes by building on their investments in SAP NetWeaver&amp;reg;  with Cognos performance management.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_cognos8_framework_manager</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 Framework Manager</ltitle> <ldesc>Metadata modeling. See how to build a single model for different reports. Define relationships, apply  filters and security, and manage dimensions.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_cognos8_intro</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_cognos8_intro.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 Business Initelligence - Introductory Tour</ltitle> <ldesc>Discover what IBM Cognos software can do for your business in this short 3 minute demo.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_cognos8_manager</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_cognos8_manager.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 BI Demo: Manager Module</ltitle> <ldesc>Manager Module of the IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence demo.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_cognos8_mobile</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_cognos8_mobile.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Cognos 8 Go! Mobile Demo</ltitle> <ldesc>See how you can deliver actionable reports to your mobile devices to make better decisions anywhere.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_cognos8_reporting</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_cognos8_reporting.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 BI Reporting </ltitle> <ldesc>See real-world reporting scenarios for casual business users and professional report authors. </ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_cognos8_reporting_fs</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_cognos8_reporting_fs.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 BI Reporting </ltitle> <ldesc>See real-world reporting scenarios for casual business users and professional report authors.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_cognos8_reporting_ls</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_cognos8_reporting_ls.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 BI Reporting </ltitle> <ldesc>See real-world reporting scenarios for IBM Cognos 8 BI users and authors.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_cognos8_reporting_ma</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_cognos8_reporting_ma.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 BI Reporting </ltitle> <ldesc>See real-world reporting scenarios for IBM Cognos 8 BI users and authors.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_cognos8_reporting_ps</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_cognos8_reporting_ps.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 BI Reporting </ltitle> <ldesc>See real-world scenarios for casual business users and professional authors.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_cognos8_reporting_rt</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_cognos8_reporting_rt.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 BI Reporting </ltitle> <ldesc>See real-world reporting scenarios for casual business users and professional report authors.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_cognos8_systemadmin</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_cognos8_systemadmin.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 BI Demo: System Administrator Module</ltitle> <ldesc>System Administrator Module of the IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence demo.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_cognos8_workforce_performance_app</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Cognos 8 Workforce Performance</ltitle> <ldesc>See packaged HR reports, how to adapt them, and extending reports into the full IBM Cognos 8 platform.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_cognosgo_bi_search</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_cognos8go_search.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Go! Search  </ltitle> <ldesc> </ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_cognosnow</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Now! Demo</ltitle> <ldesc>See how users build and edit their own dashboards quickly and easily.  </ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_cognosnow_sla</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_cognosnow_sla.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Now! SLA Monitoring for the Customer Service Organization</ltitle> <ldesc>See how continuous monitoring of operational metrics ensures real-time visibility into SLA requirements.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_cognos_bi_modeler_for_lotus_domino</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_cognos_bi_modeletus_dominor_for_lo.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Unlocking Lotus Notes data for BI</ltitle> <ldesc>Integrating Notes into Reporting &amp; Analytic solutions.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_cognos_spss_customer_retention_and_churn_analysis</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_cognos_spss_customer_retention_and_churn_analysis.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos SPSS Customer Retention &amp; Churn Analysis Demo</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how you can combine predictive analytics and business intelligence for peak performance and maximum benefits across your enterprise.  </ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_cognos_tm1_midmarket_edition</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_cognos_tm1_midmarket_edition.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos TM1 MidMarket Edition</ltitle> <ldesc>See why IBM Cognos TM1 MidMarket Edition is the perfect solution for your growing business.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_controller</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_controller.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Controller online demo</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn best practices for: Managing the processes of consolidating financial information. Delivering external management and corporate reporting. Providing transparency to sustain compliance and performance. </ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_dashboards_with_ibm_cognos_express</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Dashboards with IBM Cognos Express</ltitle> <ldesc>See interactive dashboards that can be created and shared company-wide for collaborative decision-making.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_drive_smarter_decisions_by_addressing_the_analysis_needs_of_all_users</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Drive Smarter Decisions by Addressing the Analysis Needs of All Users</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn about the styles of analysis: Analytical Reporting, Trending, Scenario Analysis and Predictive Analytics, and how you can make these styles available to support your users.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_ep</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_ep.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Enterprise Planning and Analysis Solutions powered by IBM Cognos 8</ltitle> <ldesc>See how to plan, budget and forecast in real time for increased accuracy and smarter decisions, in a dynamic process owned by the office of finance. </ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_executive_insight_for_insurance</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_executive_insight_for_insurance.jpg</thumbnail> <ltitle>Executive Insight for Insurance</ltitle> <ldesc>See how IBM Cognos software is helping insurance companies operate more profitably and efficiently.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_financial_analytics</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_financial_analytics.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Why Financial Analytics?</ltitle> <ldesc>See how financial analytics solutions can be used to quickly analyze and improve profitability throughout an enterprise.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_financial_workbench_and_scorecard</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_financial_workbench_and_scorecard.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Retail Financial Workbench and Scorecard</ltitle> <ldesc>Provides tools for integrated company-wide planning and analysis. Integrated operational plans and standardized metrics allow retailers to meet growth and profitability objectives&amp;mdash;while providing the best shopping experience for customers.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_forecasting</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Forecasting in Turbulent Times</ltitle> <ldesc>Static forecasts are no good in today\'s economy. View this demo to see how driver-based rolling forecasts can reduce your forecasting cycle times by up to 70% and help you cope with market volatility. </ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_he_virtual_demo</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Higher Education Virtual Demo</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how Colleges and universities invest in IBM Cognos software to help cultivate long-term relationships through the student lifecycle, and manage the performance of large organizations with multi-million dollar budgets.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_higher_ed_bi</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_higher_ed_bi.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Business Intelligence for Higher Education</ltitle> <ldesc>This demo will illustrate how IBM Cognos software can provide a complete solution for addressing reporting and analysis needs for colleges and universities that range from finance, planning and budgeting, recruitment, tuition, admissions, student retention, and alumni development.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_higher_ed_planning</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Higher Education with IBM Cognos Planning</ltitle> <ldesc>This demo shows how a university can use IBM Cognos performance management software to manage tuition and endowment revenues as well as budget for the future.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_ibm_cognos8_platform</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 Platform</ltitle> <ldesc>This demonstration shows how IBM Cognos solutions address business demands for information while ensuring IT can successfully deploy, manage and scale the solution.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_ibm_cognos_customer_performance_sales_analytics</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Customer Performance Sales Analytics </ltitle> <ldesc>See how IBM Cognos Customer Performance Sales Analytics offers faster insight for smarter decisions.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_ibm_cognos_express_overview</did><thumbnail>http://www-01.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/images/thumbs/od_ibm_cognos_express_overview.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Express Overview</ltitle> <ldesc>See the integrated reporting, analysis and planning capabilities that can help your midsize business to drive greater efficiencies, manage costs and identify growth opportunities.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_ibm_cognos_funds_tracking_and_pm_blueprint_solution_for_american_recovery_and_reinvestment_act</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Funds Tracking and Performance Management Blueprint Solution for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act</ltitle> <ldesc>See how IBM Cognos software can help your agency manage, monitor, analyze and report on government initiatives, including ARRA funds.  Learn how it helps increase accountability, transparency and decision-making at all levels of government.  </ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_ibm_cognos_now_advertising_analytics</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Now! Advertising Analytics</ltitle> <ldesc>View cross platform advertising revenue optimization solution across three key processes - from revenue planning to implementation.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_ibm_cognos_supply_chain_performance_procurement_analytics</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Supply Chain Performance Procurement Analytics</ltitle> <ldesc>This packaged and adaptable application provides a consistent and integrated analysis of spend and supplier performance to help organizations lower costs and improve margins.  </ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_ibm_websphere</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_ibm_websphere.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Software: Maximize BI Investments through Search and Content Discovery</ltitle> <ldesc>See first-hand how easy and effective search is with IBM Cognos software.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_ibm_websphere_portal</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_ibm_websphere_portal.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 BI and IBM Websphere Portal Integration</ltitle> <ldesc>Demonstration of IBM Cognos 8 BI integration with IBM WebSphere portal.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_k12_ep_demo</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_k12_ep_demo.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>K12 Enterprise Planning</ltitle> <ldesc>This demo shows how a school district can use IBM Cognos performance management software to manage student achievement as well as budget for the future.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_measure_what_matters</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Measure What Matters</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn about the five reports that help retailers manage financial goals, maximize capital investment, optimize store assortment, improve product selection and segment customers for profitable growth.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_metricsmanager</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_metricsmanager.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Metrics Manager</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn more about IBM Cognos Metrics Manager scorecarding software:  Intuitive user interface.  Centralized metrics pool.  Information management.  Simple metrics administration. </ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_performance_compliance</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_performance_compliance.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Performance &amp; Compliance:  Neither is Optional</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how to deal with the paradox of managing compliance while improving performance. This microsite offers valuable insights on how you can streamline consolidation, compliance and reporting processes - while enhancing performance management.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_performance_manager</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_performance_manager.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Performance Manager demo</ltitle> <ldesc>See how plans, financial reports, and scorecards can help you manage performance across all data sources. </ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_performance_manager_scorecards</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_performance_manager_scorecards.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Performance Management Demo</ltitle> <ldesc>See scorecards as part of managing performance for every department.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_planning_and_pm_scenario</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Planning and Performance Management Scenario</ltitle> <ldesc>Hear how a fictitious company (Redten) uses enterprise wide Performance Management solutions to drive better business outcomes.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_planning_with_ibm_cognos_express</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Planning with IBM Cognos Express</ltitle> <ldesc>See how to make instant adjustments to plans, budgets and forecasts to respond quickly to changing business conditions. </ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_police</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Crime Performance Management Software Demo</ltitle> <ldesc>The IBM Cognos software Police demo shows you how performance management software takes crime mapping to a new level allowing police departments to analyze, understand, and act on the crime information at their disposal so they can see crime trends and patterns in real time.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_powerplay</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_powerplay.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos PowerPlay Version 7.3</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn more about the multidimensional analysis and OLAP software features of IBM Cognos PowerPlay 7.3 for:  User interface basics.  Advanced exploration.  Enhancements to your data cube.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_predictive_analytics_in_a_banking_scenario</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Predictive Analytics in a Banking Scenario</ltitle> <ldesc>See how IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence can deliver the ability to sense, respond, predict and act by using predictive analytics capabilities.  </ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_recovery_fund_tracking_for_k12</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Recovery Fund Tracking for K-12</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out how IBM Cognos software is helping state educational agencies track recovery funds while increasing transparency, reducing costs and improving efficiency. </ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_reporting_against_olap_data_with_c8_reporting</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_reporting_against_olap_data_with_c8_reporting.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Advancing Business Performance:  Reporting Against OLAP Data with IBM Cognos8 BI Reporting</ltitle> <ldesc> </ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_reporting_with_ibm_cognos_express</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Reporting with IBM Cognos Express</ltitle> <ldesc>See how to access, modify and create reports from any data source using  self-service reporting. </ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_reportnet</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_reportnet.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos ReportNet </ltitle> <ldesc>In this interactive experience, learn more about the all-in-one reporting and dashboarding software with:  Concise video tours of ReportNet\'s key features and benefits.  Interactive, hands-on demos to create reports for professional and business users. </ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_retailmerch</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Strategic Merchandise Planning Demo</ltitle> <ldesc>It is designed to help chains align merchandise plans with corporate strategies and consumer demand, and incorporates best practices learned from hundreds of retailers around the world.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_retail_pm</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Retail Performance Management</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out how IBM Cognos software is helping retailers save time and money, streamline operations and gain new insight into key business drivers.  </ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_riskmanagement</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_riskmanagement.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM and Risk Management: Managing Risk Through Business Intelligence</ltitle> <ldesc>See how business intelligence can help you analyze and report on risk exposure in your company.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_risk_cockpit</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_risk_cockpit.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Enterprise Analystics - Leveraging your Data Warehouse Investment:  Risk Cockpit</ltitle> <ldesc>Demonstration of the IBM Cognos Banking Risk Management Cockpit Solution.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_simple_mgmnt_with_ibm_cognos_express</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Simple Management with IBM Cognos Express</ltitle> <ldesc>See the centralized administration and data management capabilities that deliver proven reliability and “plug-and-play” ease.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_smarter_expense_planning_in_turbulent_times</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Smarter Expense Planning in Turbulent Times</ltitle> <ldesc>See how driver-based plans and budgets help you link expenses to market events and corporate objectives for improved decision quality and risk mitigation.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_supply_chain_performance_mgmnt</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_supply_chain_performance_mgmnt.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Supply Chain Performance Management</ltitle> <ldesc>Discover how to access information across your extended supply chain and use it more effectively. </ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_tm1</did><thumbnail>http://www-01.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/od_tm1_image.jpg</thumbnail> <ltitle>Financial Analytics with TM1</ltitle> <ldesc>See the power of IBM Cognos TM1 and understand its prime features for solving your profitability analysis needs.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_turbulent_times_for_government_state</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Turbulent Times for Government State</ltitle> <ldesc>See how IBM Cognos software helps agencies manage, monitor, analyze and report on government initiatives, including ARRA funds. Learn how it increases accountability and transparency at all levels of government.   </ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_turbulent_times_for_government_state_short</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Turbulent Times for Government State Short</ltitle> <ldesc>See how integrated reports, scorecards and plans help governments track allocations, ensure transparency and link spending to outcomes and goals to owners. </ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>od_whatif_modeling_with_ibm_cognos_express</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>What-If Modeling with IBM Cognos Express</ltitle> <ldesc>See how to use “what-if” modeling capabilities combined with write-back features to link analysis to planning.</ldesc> <type>Online Demo</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_accenture_jeanne_harris_compete_on_analytics</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Competing on Analytics</ltitle> <ldesc>Interview with Jeanne Harris of Accenture, co-author with Tom Davenport of \'Competing on Analytics: The New Science of Winning.\' Excellent explanation of the benefits of BI.</ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_analyst_view_madan_sheina_of_ovum</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/pd_analyst_view_madan_sheina_of_ovum.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Analyst View: Madan Sheina of Ovum</ltitle> <ldesc>Madan Sheina, Principal Analyst for BI Technologies at Ovum, reflects on the transition in BI from an IT application to a business solution.</ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_axson_building_flexible_oof</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/pd_axson_building_flexible_oof.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>David Axson: Building a More Flexible Office of Finance</ltitle> <ldesc>Renowned author and Innovation Center advisor David Axson explains why traditional forecasting practices are obsolete, how to liberate analysts from their spreadsheets, and the value of benchmarking in performance management.</ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_bestbuy</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/pd_bestbuy.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Enabling Performance Management at Best Buy</ltitle> <ldesc>Discover how Best Buy, the number one consumer electronics retailer in the world, is using IBM Cognos software to better understand its customers and improve performance. </ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_bi_champions_and_roi__interview_with_david_oconnell</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>BI Champions and ROI - Interview with David O\'Connell</ltitle> <ldesc>The Senior Analyst at Nucleus Research explores the role of BI champions, the importance of BICCs and how to make better use of indirect BI benefits.</ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_cognosnow_operational_bi</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/pd_cognosnow_operational_bi.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Now! Operational BI</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn about the use cases for operational business intelligence, how it differs from enterprise BI, and the criteria for a successful deployment.</ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_cognos_and_us_army_ardec_at_sapphire_2008</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Cognos and U.S. Army ARDEC at SAPPHIRE 2008</ltitle> <ldesc>Hear Mark Sauvageau, CFO of U.S. Army ARDEC, discuss how deploying IBM Cognos 8 BI on SAP BW helped ARDEC win the Malcolm Baldridge Award for quality.</ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_dashboards_in_public_sector</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/pd_dashboards_in_public_sector.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Dashboards in the Public Sector</ltitle> <ldesc>Hear how IBM Cognos BI dashboards can be used to monitor organizational performance in the public sector.</ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_deloitte_baxter_forecast</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/pd_deloitte_baxter_forecast.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Forecast Acurracy and Investor Opinion</ltitle> <ldesc>Exclusive interview with Deloitte and Baxter. </ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_discuss_value_of_bi_to_blackberry_users</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 Go! Mobile and the BlackBerry Podcast</ltitle> <ldesc>Jim Balsillie, Chairman and Co-CEO Research In Motion, discusses the value of business intelligence to BlackBerry users. </ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_ep6_2_karen_briegs_3c</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/pd_ep6_2_karen_briegs_3c.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Interview with Karen Briegs of 3C Company</ltitle> <ldesc> Hear IBM Cognos software partner 3C Company talk about Clintelligence, a business intelligence portal for pharmaceutical clinical development.</ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_ep6_2_patrik_schinzel_folksam</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/pd_ep6_2_patrik_schinzel_folksam.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Interview with Patrik Schinzel, Chief Controller, Folksam Insurance Group</ltitle> <ldesc>Can Finance and IT really share a passion for better results? Patrik Schinzel, Chief Controller at Sweden\'s Folksam Insurance Group and an award-winning IBM Cognos software customer, explains why the answer is an unconditional \"yes\".</ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_finding_upside_in_the_downturn_merchandising_best_practices_series</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Finding Upside in the Downturn: A Merchandising Best Practices Series </ltitle> <ldesc>Find out the issues and trends impacting retailers and consumer product groups today and the strategies that are helping them stay ahead.  </ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_fiskars_brands_building_a_marketleading_supplychain</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/pd_fiskars_brands_building_a_marketleading_supplychain.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Fiskars Brands: Building a market-leading supply chain </ltitle> <ldesc>Discover how a leading CPG company is using IBM Cognos software to gain competitive advantage.  </ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_five_reasons_why_customers_choose_ibm_cognos_8_for_sap</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Five Reasons Why Customers Choose IBM Cognos 8 for SAP</ltitle> <ldesc>Hear how IBM customers have embraced, enhanced and extended their investment in SAP with greater efficiency, flexibility, agility, proven capabilities and a comprehensive solution.</ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_google_kevin_smith</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/pd_google_kevin_smith.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Kevin Smith from Google</ltitle> <ldesc>Listen in as Kevin Smith, Partner Program Manager, Enterprise at Google shares the value of OneBox and why they wanted IBM Cognos software to partner in the product development.</ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_howard_dresner_and_the_performance_directed_culture</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/pd_howard_dresner_and_the_performance_directed_culture.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Howard Dresner and the Performance Directed Culture</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn about the core elements of a \"Performance-Directed Culture\" and how they drive better performance from the renowned author and former Gartner Fellow (Part 1 of 2).</ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_howard_dresner_and_the_performance_directed_culture_part_2</did><thumbnail>http://www-01.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/pd_howard_dresner_and_the_performance_directed_culture_part_2.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Howard Dresner and the Performance Directed Culture, Part 2</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn about how to build a Performance Culture maturity model to evaluate your next steps toward better decisions and business performance.</ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_ibm_risk_management</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/pd_ibm_risk_management.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>The IBM Cognos Risk Management</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out how fast and easy risk management is with IBM Cognos software.</ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_idcs_vp_of_enterprise_appl_perspective_on_real_time_analytics</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IDC\'s VP of Enterprise Applications, Mary Wardley, discusses Real Time Analytics and the Ability to Affect Operational Change</ltitle> <ldesc>Listen to Mary Wardley of IDC discuss the gains achieved through real time business process monitoring.</ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_leveraging_your_data_ibm</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/pd_leveraging_your_data_ibm.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos BI on IBM middleware</ltitle> <ldesc>Join Rupert Bonham Carter for a discussion of how customers benefit from IBM Cognos BI on IBM middleware. Learn about Web SOA architecture, bundled applications, enterprise search, &amp; unstructured data (UIMA).</ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_leveraging_your_data_ibm_andrews</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/pd_leveraging_your_data_ibm_andrews.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos software and Search: Hear from Marc Andrews at IBM</ltitle> <ldesc>Marc Andrews, Program Director, Strategy and Evangelism at IBM </ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_leveraging_your_data_ibm_info_server</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/pd_leveraging_your_data_ibm_info_server.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Information Server</ltitle> <ldesc>Michael Curry, Market Management Information Integration Solutions at IBM</ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_leveraging_your_data_oracle</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/pd_leveraging_your_data_oracle.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Oracle eBusiness Suite and IBM Cognos software</ltitle> <ldesc>Join James MacCuaig &amp; Doug Adams for a review of how IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence adds value to your Oracle implementation. Topics include multiple data sources, user self-service, and proven availability.</ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_leveraging_your_data_peoplesoft</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/pd_leveraging_your_data_peoplesoft.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Peoplesoft and IBM Cognos software</ltitle> <ldesc>Join James MacCuaig &amp; Doug Adams on how IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence augments your PeopleSoft system. Learn to access multiple data sources, enable user self service, and spot HR planning gaps. Episode 3 of 5 in the \'Leveraging Your Data\' series.</ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_leveraging_your_data_siebel</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/pd_leveraging_your_data_siebel.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Siebel and IBM Cognos software</ltitle> <ldesc>Join James MaCuaig and Doug Adams on the benefits of BI insights into your Siebel CRM data. Learn the top three areas of value, hear how one auto maker drove sales, and look at fast, self serve reporting, analysis, and more for Siebel users.</ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_martec_beyond_spreadsheets_value_of_integrated_planning</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Beyond spreadsheets: The value of integrated planning</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn why retailers need a robust and integrated planning process to improve productivity, gain agility, and ensure everyone is working toward the same goals.</ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_martec_customer_why_consumer_insight_equals_profit</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Customer centricity: Why consumer insight equals profitability</ltitle> <ldesc>Brian Hume talks about customer centricity and the different ways performance management can help retailers understand and better serve their customers.</ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_martec_equity_investment_a_new_bottom_line</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Private equity investment: A new bottom line</ltitle> <ldesc>Why are private equity investment companies acquiring retail businesses? This podcast explores the trend and how it impacts the way retailers run their organizations. We also look at how performance management can help.</ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_martec_merchandising_how_to_balance_stock_and_buyer_demand</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Merchandising: How to balance stock position and buyer demand</ltitle> <ldesc>Brian Hume offers some insights and best practices for merchandising, managing inventory, and planning assortment. He also discusses why technology is critical to getting the process right.</ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_martec_nrf_opportunities_challenges_in_retail_today</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>NRF: Opportunities and challenges in retail today</ltitle> <ldesc>Brian Hume shares his observations from the National Retail Federation conference, and discusses how retailers can tune their performance in a tough market.</ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_performance_management_at_crocs_international</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Performance Management at Crocs International</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out how Crocs International is using IBM Cognos software to improve its supply chain, monitor sales goals, and improve customer service.</ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_performance_management_at_moet_hennessy</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Performance Management at Moet Hennessy</ltitle> <ldesc>Hear how Moet Hennessy uses IBM Cognos software to communicate strategy and provide better store and customer information to sales and marketing.</ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_performance_management_at_mueller</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Manufacturing Performance Management at Mueller</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out how Mueller, Inc. uses IBM Cognos software to save time and money, and why they won a Balanced Scorecard award for their implementation.</ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_pervasive_pm</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Pervasive Performance Management </ltitle> <ldesc>Insights from performance management expert Dave Kasabian on building your business case and expanding your deployment.</ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_pharmavoice_sales_effectiveness</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>PharmaVoice Sales Effectiveness podcast</ltitle> <ldesc>Join Brett Knowles, founder of PM2, as he discusses the reports that are necessary to promote sales force effectiveness and drive top-line growth. </ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_pm_for_insurance</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/pd_ep6_2_patrik_schinzel_folksam.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>The Performance Manager for Insurance</ltitle> <ldesc>Listen to this two-part interview with co-authors Craig Bedell, director of Global Insurance Services for IBM Cognos software, and Dr. Richard Connelly, chairman and co-founder of BI International. In Part One, learn about some of the key trends driving better performance management in the insurance industry. </ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_prep_for_new_inf_workplace</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Preparing for the New Information Workplace</ltitle> <ldesc>Connie Moore, Vice President and Research Director at Forrester Research</ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_primer_on_performance_blueprints</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/pd_primer_on_performance_blueprints.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>A Primer on Performance Blueprints - Episode 2.3</ltitle> <ldesc> </ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_promoting_innovation_in_mid_companies</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Promoting Innovation in Midsize Companies&amp;mdash;an Interview with Robert Kugel of Ventana Research</ltitle> <ldesc>Listen to Robert Kugel, Senior VP at Ventana Research, to learn how finance organizations at midsize companies use IT to promote and manage innovation more effectively. </ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_reporting_on_risk_with_cognos_credit_risk_performance</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/pd_leveraging_your_data_ibm.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Reporting on Risk with IBM Cognos Credit Risk Performance software</ltitle> <ldesc>Join Leo Tucker, a risk management consultant and expert as he discusses the the IBM Cognos Credit Risk Performance solution, which enables banks to standardize on a single credit risk reporting solution.  Learn how this application allows executives and risk managers to see the entire picture of the credit portfolio a</ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_retail_performance_manangement_with_jcb_partners</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Retail Performance Management Podcast with JCB Partners</ltitle> <ldesc>Interview with Brad Smith of JCB partners. Includes a survey of current trends in the retail industry and how JCB &amp; IBM Cognos software provide a retail performance management solution to improve performance in merchandising, pricing, and other key areas and walks through a typical retail performance management engagement</ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_retail_quiznos</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Quiznos</ltitle> <ldesc>In this podcast, discover how Quiznos uses IBM Cognos software to manage performance, standardize financial reporting, and initiate driver-based planning across the company.</ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_steak_and_shake</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Steak n Shake Interview</ltitle> <ldesc>Hear how Steak n Shake uses IBM Cognos Performance Management software to help enable it\'s strategic plan to sustain some store sales growth and achieve market expansion.</ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_tracking_and_reporting_on_recovery_funds</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Tracking and Reporting on Recovery Funds</ltitle> <ldesc>Listen in as John Kamensky, a Senior Fellow with the IBM Center for The Business of Government, discusses the new challenges of reporting on recovery funding, and how IBM is aligning its products and services to help.  </ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_university_of_wollongong</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/pd_university_of_wollongong.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>The University of Wollongong</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out how this Australian university is using IBM Cognos software to get an accurate and comprehensive view of its operations and share consistent, timely information among departments and faculty.</ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_university_of_wollongong_bi</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/pd_university_of_wollongong.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>University of Wollongong</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out how the University is using IBM Cognos software to unite data, save costs, and get better insight into student performance.</ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_usdefense_tinajonas</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>CFO of the U.S. Department of Defense, Tina Jonas</ltitle> <ldesc>Tina Jonas speaks about good stewardship, clean audits, and the executive budget dashboard she can\'t do without.</ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_ventana_analyst_mark_smith_on_industry_trends</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Ventana Analyst Mark Smith on Industry Trends</ltitle> <ldesc>The veteran industry analyst provides insights into the growing role of business users in BI deployments, the business-IT relationship, cloud computing, collaboration and more.</ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_ventana_perf_mgmt_pitfalls</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/pd_ventana_perf_mgmt_pitfalls.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Avoiding Performance Management Pitfalls</ltitle> <ldesc>Listen to Robert D. Kugel, Ventana Research, as he discusses performance management pitfalls.</ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_ventana_sales_and_operations_planning</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/pd_fiskars_brands_building_a_marketleading_supplychain.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Sales &amp; Operations Planning</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out how manufacturers are using IBM Cognos Planning to create timely, reliable, and flexible plans that help decision-makers quickly identify, analyze, and forecast the impact of changes as they occur. This white paper outlines a systematic approach that Learn the secrets to success in sales and operations planning (S&amp;OP), as Colin Snow of Ventana Research explains the best practices used by top manufacturing companies. </ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_ventana_supply_chain_innovation_part2</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Supply Chain Innovation &amp; Performance Management - Part 2</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out from Colin Snow of Ventana Research what you need to consider when evaluating supply chain BI and performance management solutions.</ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pd_vicor_corp_and_oracle</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/pd_vicor_corp_and_oracle.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Oracle and Vicor</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how Vicor integrated business intelligence tools with their Oracle applications to help speed decision-making and move faster to the find the root of problems. </ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>podcast-mobile_wr</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 Go! Mobile and the BlackBerry</ltitle> <ldesc>Jim Balsillie, Chairman and Co-CEO Research In Motion, discusses the value of business intelligence to BlackBerry&amp;reg;  users.</ldesc> <type>Podcast</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pp_data_modeler_for_notes_a_stepbystep_demo</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Data Modeler for Notes: A Step-by-Step Demo</ltitle> <ldesc>See how to generate IBM Cognos 8 BI metadata models for IBM Lotus Notes databases through an easy-to-use wizard interface.</ldesc> <type>Presentation</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>pp_technical_discussion_embrace_enhance_and_extend_your_investment_in_sap_bw</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Technical Discussion:  Embrace, Enhance and Extend Your Investment in SAP BW</ltitle> <ldesc>Discover how SAP customers are benefiting from true business self-service and tight integration and interoperability with SAP NetWeaver BI. IBM Cognos 8 is proven and available today to help you embrace, enhance and extend your investments in SAP BW, Business Suite and R/3 and SAP NetWeaver applications.</ldesc> <type>Presentation</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>rb_harnessing_the_power_of_the_pipeline</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Harnessing the Power of the Pipeline</ltitle> <ldesc>SiriusDecisions research brief discusses the four key data attributes of pipeline that when put through some analysis can help drive topline revenue.</ldesc> <type>Research Brief</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>rb_integrated_talent_mgmnt_part_1_understanding_the_opportunities_for_success</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Integrated talent management (Part 1) - Understanding the opportunities for success</ltitle> <ldesc>Read in this IBM research study the recommendations for closing the gap between talent management strategy and execution.</ldesc> <type>Research Brief</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>rb_integrated_talent_mgmnt_part_2_surviving_corporate_adolescence_and_reaching_orgal_maturity</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Integrated talent management (Part 2) - Surviving corporate adolescence and reaching organizational maturity</ltitle> <ldesc>In this IBM research study, read about how at every stage of growth, organizations can take steps to manage the predictable growing pains associated with talent management.</ldesc> <type>Research Brief</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>rb_integrated_talent_mgmnt_part_3_turning_talent_mgmnt_into_a_competitive_advantage_an_industry_view</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Integrated talent management (Part 3) - Turning talent management into a competitive advantage: An industry view</ltitle> <ldesc>Read IBM research on how organizations are addressing their talent management challenges - and how different industries are responding more effectively than others.</ldesc> <type>Research Brief</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>rb_the_case_for_building_a_productivity_pipeline</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>The Case for Building a Productivity Pipeline</ltitle> <ldesc>Read this SiriusDecicions research report on how data integrity can be achieved by adhering to three pipeline principles - standard process, adoption, and compliance.</ldesc> <type>Research Brief</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>rb_the_smarter_supply_chain_of_the_future_global_chief_supply_chain_officer_study</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>The Smarter Supply Chain of the Future - Global Chief Supply Chain Officer Study</ltitle> <ldesc>This IBM study shows not only do you need a supply chain that is efficient, demand-driven, and transparent but also instrumented, interconnected, and intelligent.</ldesc> <type>Research Brief</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>sb_bi_competency_centers_for_pharmaceutical_companies</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>BI Competency Centers for pharmaceutical companies</ltitle> <ldesc>Results from a study with four pharma companies to understand challenges of designing, establishing, and maturing a BICC &amp;mdash; 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Mobile to improve their sales processes and gain an advantage over their competition.</ldesc> <type>Success Story</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ss_meetic</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/ss_meetic.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Meetic</ltitle> <ldesc>Discover how Meetic, Europe\'s premier online dating service, uses IBM Cognos solutions internally and with their partners to provide localized reporting portals and improve customer satisfaction.</ldesc> <type>Success Story</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ss_metcash_outgrows_spreadsheet_achieves_instant_win_cognos_software</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Metcash outgrows the spreadsheet and achieves an instant win with IBM Cognos software</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how Australian company Metcash outgrows the spreadsheet and turns to IBM Cognos TM1 for a quicker and more efficient budgeting process.</ldesc> <type>Success Story</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ss_miami_dade_county_public_schools</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Miami-Dade County Public Schools</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out how Miami-Dade County Public Schools integrated budgeting and strategic planning, and improved their audit trail and the cost-effectiveness of their business practices with IBM Cognos 8 Planning.</ldesc> <type>Success Story</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ss_milupa</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Milupa</ltitle> <ldesc>Baby food giant Milupa uses IBM Cognos Planning and BI to gain better consistency and control of information.</ldesc> <type>Success Story</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ss_noel_york_collaboration</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>NOEL York Collaboration</ltitle> <ldesc>Discover how IBM Cognos software fuelled the collaboration of nine educational entities teaming up to develop projects and optimize budget resources for student benefit.</ldesc> <type>Success Story</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ss_port_of_brisbane_corporation</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Port of Brisbane Corporation</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out how the Port of Brisbane Corporation uses IBM Cognos 8 BI to enable employees at all levels to monitor and improve business performance. </ldesc> <type>Success Story</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ss_quiznos</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/ss_quiznos.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Serving up higher performance at Quiznos</ltitle> <ldesc>Read how Quiznos used IBM Cognos software to create standardized financial reporting, reduce monthly close, shorten planning cycles, and initiate driver-based planning.</ldesc> <type>Success Story</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ss_sunesis</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Sunesis</ltitle> <ldesc>Discover how Sunesis Pharmaceuticals reduced their budgeting cycle by 50 percent with IBM Cognos TM1.</ldesc> <type>Success Story</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ss_sun_world</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Sun World</ltitle> <ldesc>Read about how Sun World agricultural corporation extended their IBM Cognos TM1 system from the Finance department to Operations, improving their farming efficiency and reducing their reporting cycle from days to minutes.</ldesc> <type>Success Story</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ss_us_lumber</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>U.S. Lumber</ltitle> <ldesc>See how IBM Cognos 8 BI provides US lumber with flexibility in reporting while increasing customer satisfaction and delivering significant cost savings.</ldesc> <type>Success Story</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ss_ventana_cheesecake_factory</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Innovative Planning Helps the Cheesecake Factory Grow its Business</ltitle> <ldesc>Discover how IBM Cognos Planning helped make Cheesecake Factory’s once cumbersome planning process a piece of cake. </ldesc> <type>Customer Case Study</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>ss_vicor_corporation</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Vicor Corporation</ltitle> <ldesc>Read about how Vicor manufacturing corporation finds IBM Cognos 8 BI the key to staying on track and keeping ahead of their competition.</ldesc> <type>Success Story</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>vd_extend_your_application</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Extend your Application</ltitle> <ldesc>This 4 minute session highlights analyst metrics that outline the opportunity that extending your application with performance management provides.</ldesc> <type>Video</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wa_axeda_and_ventana_research</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Axeda and Ventana Research</ltitle> <ldesc>Drive revenues and increase your application\'s value with embedded BI.</ldesc> <type>Web Seminar On-Demand</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wa_burke_county_public_schools_uses_data_to_position_students_and_teachers_for_success</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Burke County Public Schools uses data to position students and teachers for success</ltitle> <ldesc>IBM Cognos performance management solutions match teachers with the type of students they are most effective teaching, and satisfy standard state testing requirements. </ldesc> <type>Web Seminar On-Demand</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wa_c8bi_adhoc</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/wa_c8bi_adhoc.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence software:  Busines Authoring - Query Studio New Features and Capabilities</ltitle> <ldesc>See how to build queries against relational and dimensional data and apply templates, styles, filters, and calculations. </ldesc> <type>Web Seminar On-Demand</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wa_c8bi_go_mobile</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/wa_c8bi_go_mobile.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 Go! Mobile on the BlackBerry&amp;reg; </ltitle> <ldesc>Discover the value of business intelligence in the palm of your hand.</ldesc> <type>Web Seminar On-Demand</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wa_c8bi_reporting</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/wa_c8bi_reporting.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 business Intelligence:  Financial Style Report Creation, Report Authoring on Dimensional Data</ltitle> <ldesc>See how to author professional reports against relational and dimensional data. </ldesc> <type>Web Seminar On-Demand</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wa_c8bi_top_bottom</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/wa_c8bi_top_bottom.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Analysis Studio:  Concepts for Using Scope for Answering your Business Questions when using Top Bottom Filters</ltitle> <ldesc> </ldesc> <type>Web Seminar On-Demand</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wa_cfo_forecasting_in_turbulent_times</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Forecasting in Turbulent Times</ltitle> <ldesc>Join Tom Willman of the Hackett group and get the tools and disciplines to transform your forecasting procedures in this CFO.com webinar. Learn best-practices in forecasting, how to overcome barriers to change and about technologies to help you sustain a renewed forecasting process.</ldesc> <type>Web Seminar On-Demand</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wa_cognos8_analysis_for_excel</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 Analysis for Excel</ltitle> <ldesc>IBM Cognos Software has now introduced a new reporting and analysis capability to access multidimensional and relational data utilizing the familiar Microsoft Excel interface.</ldesc> <type>Web Seminar On-Demand</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wa_cognos_and_chevron_ibm_cognos_8_pm_for_use_with_sap_applications</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Cognos &amp; Chevron: IBM Cognos 8 Performance Management for use with SAP&amp;reg;  applications</ltitle> <ldesc>Discover how Chevron, second-largest integrated energy company in the US, embraced their investment in SAP&amp;reg;  NetWeaver applications and expanded their reach across global systems.</ldesc> <type>Web Seminar On-Demand</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wa_cognos_data_adapter_for_salesforce</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/wa_cognos_data_adapter_for_salesforce.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Data Adapter for Salesforce</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn more about bringing the power of BI to Salesforce users </ldesc> <type>Web Seminar On-Demand</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wa_cpm_changing_retail_equation</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Changing the Retail Equation</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out how companies like Best Buy and Steak \'N Shake use IBM Cognos software to create competitive advantage.</ldesc> <type>Web Seminar On-Demand</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wa_daptiv_partner_success_story</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>daptiv Partner Success Story</ltitle> <ldesc>Integrating BI in the Cloud.</ldesc> <type>Web Seminar On-Demand</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wa_does_your_info_have_meaning_to_your_business</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Does Your Information Have Meaning to Your Business?</ltitle> <ldesc>Colin White talks about IBM’s Cognos and InfoSphere software, augment your strategies around confidence in your business intelligence and performance management information.</ldesc> <type>Web Seminar On-Demand</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wa_driving_game_changing_fin_perf_a_case_study_with_mds_pharma</did><thumbnail>http://www-01.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/wa_driving_game_changing_fin_perf_a_case_study_with_mds_pharma.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Driving Game-Changing Financial Performance:A Case Study with MDS Pharma</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how one organization introduced performance tools and concepts that allowed it to measure financial and sales KPIs, proactively monitor business operations, and manage its business with near-real-time visibility using dashboard metrics and reports. </ldesc> <type>Web Seminar On-Demand</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wa_driving_profitable_growth_with_retail_pm</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/wa_driving_profitable_growth_with_retail_pm.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Driving Profitable Growth with Retail Performance Management</ltitle> <ldesc>Hear analyst Robert Garf explain why retailers are adopting performance management strategies and real-world implementation insights from CROCS and JCB Partners.</ldesc> <type>Web Seminar On-Demand</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wa_empower_your_business_with_ibm_cognos8_business_viewpoint</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Empower Your Business with IBM Cognos 8 Business Viewpoint</ltitle> <ldesc>Are you tired of having to update multiple models with the same dimensions leading to possible error and rework? Does the business drive you crazy with requests for continually changing structures like chart of accounts, cost centers, employees, and products?   If you answered yes to either of these questions then please join Jennifer Schmitz, Product Marketing Manager, and Ben Foulkes, WW Senior Demo Expert, at Cognos, an IBM Company, on October 16th at 12pm EST to learn about a new dimension management offering, IBM Cognos 8 Business Viewpoint. This new solution will enable you to standardize your models in a single dimension store and with governance built in, the business can make their own changes to the dimensions, hierarchies and attributes they are responsible for in driving performance. 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IT can be one of the most valuable members of the Sales team by providing timely intelligence in areas such as tactical effectiveness and customer profiles. With IT, Sales can scorecard, plan, and understand more about the client, and anticipate opportunities. Sales plays for any edge it can get; your IT department and the information it delivers can be that edge. Learn more about the reports, plans, and metrics in five vital information sweetspots that can make your Sales team more effective at winning business. See how performance management software from IBM company can make IT that MVP for Sales.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_delivering_the_report_plans_and_metrics_operations</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Improving Operations with reports, plans, and metrics</ltitle> <ldesc>To gain the right insight and win at the margins, Operations must overcome three important barriers. Each barrier underscores the need for information sweetspots and more.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_developing_performance_measures_social_services_agency</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Developing Performance Measures in a Social Services Agency</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out why more and more human service agencies are developing performance measures systems as part of their management process. </ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_driving_clinical_trial_performance</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/wp_driving_clinical_trial_performance.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Driving Clinical Trial Performance:  The Importance of Measuring Clinical Research</ltitle> <ldesc>In this white paper, learn about the importance of measurement in the clinical trials process and key areas to measure. The paper also discusses how IBM Cognos performance management software can improve clinical trial performance.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_driving_performance_with_enterprise_planning</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/wp_driving_performance_with_enterprise_planning.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Driving Performance with IBM Cognos 8 Planning:  What is planned gets Executed</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how to achieve superior enterprise performance.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_effective_sample_reporting</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/wp_effective_sample_reporting.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Effective Sample Reporting:  How Pharmaceutical Companies are using Cognos Enterprise Business Intelligence Solutions to Improve Business Processes and Improve Performance. </ltitle> <ldesc>Major pharmaceutical leader manages drug smaples with IBM Cognos software.  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Use this information to activate appropriate business processes as quickly as possible to optimize business efficiencies. Drive business decisions at a moment’s notice with IBM Cognos Now!</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_enabling_righttime_insight_for_pm</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Enabling Right-Time Insight for Performance Management</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how IBM InfoSphere change data capture and IBM Cognos performance management solutions provide access to the trusted information for better decisions.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_enterprise_planning_in_clinical_pm</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Enterprise Planning in Clinical Performance Management</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how enterprise-class planning using IBM Cognos 8 Planning can provide dynamic, real-time insight into all aspects of the clinical development process, and drive improvements in financial and operational performance.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_enterprise_planning_in_the_manufacturing_industry</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 Planning in the Manufacturing Industry:  Technology and Best Practices for Performance</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out how manufacturers are using IBM Cognos Planning to create timely, reliable, and flexible plans that help decision-makers quickly identify, analyze, and forecast the impact of changes as they occur. 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Learn why a standard chart of accounts, common data definitions and common finance processes can help companies outperform their peers. </ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_government_performance_management</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/wp_government_performance_management.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Government Performance Management</ltitle> <ldesc>Read how IBM Cognos performance management helps government agencies leverage information and resources to engage the workforce, boost productivity, improve efficiencies, and deliver better services to the public.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_government_performance_mngmnt_defense</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/wp_government_performance_mngmnt_defense.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Government Performance Management for Defense:  Improve Mission Effectiveness, Enhance Operational Readiness</ltitle> <ldesc>Read how IBM Cognos performance management can help defense organizations leverage information and resources to ensure personnel are trained, informed, equipped, and mission-ready at all times.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_hackett_group_fully_integrated_planning_environment</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Moving to a Fully Integrated Planning Environment May Yield $35 Million in Annual Savings to Typical Global 1000 companies</ltitle> <ldesc>How Global 1000 firms can improve their planning and analysis process and save millions by moving to a fully integrated planning environment.</ldesc> <type>Article</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_healthcare_pm</did><thumbnail>http://www-01.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/wp_healthcare_pm.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Healthcare performance management</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how healthcare organizations are using performance management to help   improve care, reduce costs and make better decisions.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_healthcare_pm_in_a_weak_economy</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Healthcare Performance Management in a weak economy</ltitle> <ldesc>Read how IBM Cognos software is providing the deep insight your organization needs to thrive in a challenging economy.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_how_it_can_drive_better_business_performance_rlpm</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>From Reporting to Performance Management - A Roadmap</ltitle> <ldesc>IT departments face the challenge of deploying a technology infrastructure to support performance management initiatives.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_how_more_happens_insights_into_expanding_your_pm_deployment</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>How More Happens - How to expand your performance management deployment</ltitle> <ldesc>Successful performance management clients share insights into expanding their deployments for greater ROI. </ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_how_pm_can_help_you_to_navigate_through_turbulent_times_know_how_to_cut_costs_without_cutting_value</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>How Performance Management Can Help You to Navigate through Turbulent Times: Smart Expense Planning</ltitle> <ldesc>In this last of 5 articles, Jeremy Hope explains how moving away from accounting rules and adjusting your expenses more rapidly with changing demand can help you eliminate costs.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_how_pm_can_help_you_to_navigate_through_turbulent_times_know_where_value_is_created_and_destroyed</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>How Performance Management Can Help You to Navigate through Turbulent Times: Know Where Value is Created and Destroyed</ltitle> <ldesc>In this 4th of 5 articles, Jeremy Hope shows how enabling and encouraging as many new ventures as possible can significantly increase growth, profitability and cash flow.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_how_pm_can_help_you_to_navigate_through_turbulent_times_know_where_youre_going_in_the_nearterm</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>How Performance Management Can Help You to Navigate through Turbulent Times: Know Where You\'re Going in the Near-Term</ltitle> <ldesc>In this 3rd of 5 articles, Jeremy Hope explains how continuous planning and rolling forecasts are the keys to managing the future and keeping \"in control.\" </ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_how_pm_can_help_you_to_navigate_through_turbulent_times_know_where_you_are_today</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>How Performance Management Can Help You to Navigate through Turbulent Times: Know Where You Are Today</ltitle> <ldesc>In this 2nd of 5 articles, Jeremy Hope explains how integrated performance management systems and a fresh approach to KPIs can help you maintain control in an uncertain world.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_hr_measures_that_drive_strategic_decisions</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>HR Measures that Drive Strategic Decisions:  Optimizing Decisions about Talent</ltitle> <ldesc>HR needs measures that drive strategic decisions about talent and for organizational investments that are more systematic, consistent, and more shared between HR and non-HR professionals.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_ibm_cognos_8_pm_solutions_for_sap</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/wp_ibm_cognos_8_pm_solutions_for_sap.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos 8 Performance Management Solutions for use with SAP NetWeaver&amp;reg; </ltitle> <ldesc>Learn why IBM Cognos 8 Performance Management software and solutions are best suited to drive maximum value from investments in the SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_ibm_cognos_support_for_peoplesoft_epm</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Support for PeopleSoft EPM</ltitle> <ldesc>This paper describes IBM Cognos products, integration and support services for PeopleSoft’s Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) offerings.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_ibm_cognos__8_bi_software_for_use_with_sap_netweaver_business_warehouse_accelerator</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cogns/images/thumbs/wp_ibm_cognos__8_bi_software_for_use_with_sap_netweaver_business_warehouse_accelerator.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos  8 BI Software for use with SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse Accelerator</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn about the seamless integration between IBM Cognos 8 BI And SAP BW Data Accelerator and read the performance test results.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_improving_confidence_by_increasing_understanding_in_info</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Improving Confidence by Increasing Understanding in Information</ltitle> <ldesc>This paper will focus on an increase in information understanding by driving familiarity and business ownership of information.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_improving_operations_with_reports_plans_and_metrics</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Improving Operations with reports, plans, and metrics</ltitle> <ldesc>IT has a critical role to play by providing Operations with timely information in areas such as quality management, supply chain, and cost control. </ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_information_standardization_and_the_case_for_bi_competency_centers</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Information, standardization and the case for Business Intelligence Competency Centers (BICC)</ltitle> <ldesc>Companies that take a well managed, pragmatic approach to technology are able to unlock the value of business information for competitive advantage. With this in mind, many organizations are creating working teams of IT and business users to improve the strategic value and roll-out of BI. These teams come together as a BI competency center (or performance management competency center). This document is the proceedings from the IBM Cognos Innovation Center roundtables for professionals at its annual user conference in May 2008.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_insurance_pm</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Insurance Performance Management</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out how insurers are improving insight, risk management, customer loyalty and bottom-line results with IBM Cognos software</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_integrated_reporting_analysis_and_planning_for_midsize_companies</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Integrated Reporting, Analysis and Planning for Midsize Companies</ltitle> <ldesc>See how one performance management solution can help you gain competitive advantage.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_ip_perf_mngmt_retail</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/wp_ip_perf_mngmt_retail.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Performance Mangement in Retail</ltitle> <ldesc>This white paper discusses the benefits of using IBM Cognos performance management to gain deep business insight, improve decision-making, and succeed in the highly competitive retail marketplace.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_jeremy_hope_governance_and_control</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/wp_jeremy_hope_governance_and_control.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Governance and Control: Focus Risk Management on Multiple Levers of Control</ltitle> <ldesc>Written by Jeremy Hope from Beyond Budgeting Round Table, this paper describes how CFOs should set the highest standards of ethical reporting and behavior, regularly review the key pressure points for excessive risk taking, provide a framework of effective strategic controls, and provide effective feedback controls. </ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_k12_cognos_education_performance_management</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>A SingleVantage Point: IBM Cognos Education Performance Management</ltitle> <ldesc>The education world benefits by viewing data from all angles. Discover how schools districts are using IBM Cognos software to provide them with a holistic view of student and district performance. </ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_making_performance_everyones_business</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/wp_making_performance_everyones_business.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Making Performance Everyone\\\'s Business</ltitle> <ldesc>A position paper about Corporate Performance Management.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_managing_business_of_education</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/wp_managing_business_of_education.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Managing the Business of Education</ltitle> <ldesc>Read about how universities are using IBM Cognos software to gain new insights into the most effective fundraising programs; where to find the best students and professors; and understand the exact costs of curriculum.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_managing_complexity_business_change</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Managing the Complexity of Business Change - The Adaptive Application Framework</ltitle> <ldesc>How do you interpret and analyze data in a constantly changing business climate? 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Find out how they learned to find stories in their data that help them achieve better societal outcomes at a lower cost.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_measuring_performance_in_clinical_research</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Measuring Performance in Clincial Research </ltitle> <ldesc>The results of this PharmaVOICE e-Survey, sponsored by IBM Cognos software, provide insight into pharmaceutical companies\' top clinical research objectives, how they measure performance, and how they view their efforts.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_metadata_and_c8bi</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/wp_metadata_and_c8bi.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Metadata and IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence</ltitle> <ldesc> </ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_metrics_and_dimensions_in_ibm_cognos_8_workforce_performance</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Metrics and dimensions in IBM Cognos 8 Workforce Performance</ltitle> <ldesc>This document details the metrics available in reports within the IBM Cognos 8 Workforce Performance application, as well as the dimensions for viewing these metrics. </ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_microsoft_and_cognos_higher_performance</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/wp_microsoft_and_cognos_higher_performance.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Microsoft and IBM Cognos software:  Higher Performance from Two Industry Leaders</ltitle> <ldesc>Higher Performance from Two Industry Leaders.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_monitor_manage_perform</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/wp_monitor_manage_perform.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Scorecarding with IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence: Monitor, Manage. and Perform.</ltitle> <ldesc>Read why organizations struggle with alignment and accountability; how scorecarding overcomes these challenges, and how you can use IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence to enable a scorecarding system in your organization.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_new_day_for_clinical_trial_mgmt</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/wp_new_day_for_clinical_trial_mgmt.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>A New Day For Clinical Trial Management</ltitle> <ldesc>Pharmaceutical companies are under constant pressure to increase the pace of clinical trials.  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Learn how performance management is helping them win at margins across the organization.  </ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_orchestrating_the_chain</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Orchestrating the Chain</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how performance management is helping electronics companies optimize the supply chain, anticipate problems and improve decision-making.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_overcoming_barriers_to_supply_chain_perf</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/wp_overcoming_barriers_to_supply_chain_perf.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Overcoming Barriers to Supply Chain Performance</ltitle> <ldesc>Supply chain performance management can deliver what you need: complete visibility into key processes across your entire extended supply chain.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_performance_management</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Winning in Retail</ltitle> <ldesc>A retailer must acquire merchandise in a competitive environment and offer it at a price and degree of service agreeable to the demanding consumer. This paper by Martec International outlines steps for efficient performance management.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_performance_management_for_midmarket</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Why Performance Management?  A Guide for the Midsize Organization</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how midsize companies can use performance management solutions to gain competitive advantage without breaking the bank.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_performance_management_in_clinical_research</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/wp_performane_management_in_clinical_research.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Performance Management in Clincial Research:  Deliver New Drugs Faster and at Lower Cost</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how Cognos helps companies manage clinical trial performance and drive down drug development costs. IBM Cognos 8 business intelligence and planning software gives access to critical data and delivers the information needed to optimize performance.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_performance_management_in_retail</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/wp_performance_management_in_retail.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Retail Performance Management:  Increase Visibility and Drive Profitable Growth</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn about the benefits of using IBM Cognos performance management to gain deep business insight, improve decision-making, and succeed in the highly competitive retail marketplace. </ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_picturing_performance_dashboards_and_scorecards</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Picturing Performance Dashboards and Scorecards with IBM Cognos software</ltitle> <ldesc>This white paper outlines the three types of dashboards (operational, tactical, strategic) as described by TDWI\'s Wayne Eckerson and illustrates how to build them using IBM Cognos Now! and IBM Cognos 8 BI. Explains the role of dashboarding in a performance management deployment. Illustrations.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_picturing_performance_ibm_cognos_dahboards_and_scorecards_for_healthcare</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/wp_picturing_performance_ibm_cognos_dahboards_and_scorecards_for_healthcare.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Picturing Performance: IBM Cognos dashboards and scorecards for healthcare</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out how healthcare organizations are using dashboards to increase profitability, improve performance and provide at-a-glance views of key metrics. </ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_planning_budgeting_and_forecasting</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/wp_planning_budgeting_and_forecasting.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting: Software Evaluation and Selection Guide</ltitle> <ldesc>Use a systematic approach to select software for your planning, budgeting and forecasting needs. Read how to combine today\'s best practices with leading-edge technology. </ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_planning_forecasting_support_adaptive_management</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/wp_planning_forecasting_support_adaptive_management.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Planning and Forecasting:  Use Continuous Planning and Rolling Forecasts to Support Adaptive Management</ltitle> <ldesc>Jeremy Hope, Research Director of the Beyond Budgeting Roundtable, explains how to replace rigid annual budgets with flexible, continuous planning cycles and rolling forecasts. </ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_planning_in_the_financial_services_industry</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Planning in the Financial Services Industry</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out the technology and best practices for effective budgeting, forecasting, planning, and reporting.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_plan_to_perform_blueprints_beyond_finance</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/wp_plan_to_perform_blueprints_beyond_finance.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Beyond Finance:  Synchronizing Financial and Operational Planning Across the Enterprise</ltitle> <ldesc> </ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_pm_healthcare</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Performance Management in Healthcare</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how healthcare organizations are using performance management to deal with rising costs and to support their care transformation initiatives.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_pm_in_turbulent_times</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Performance Management in Turbulent Times</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out how life sciences companies are using IBM Cognos software to find new efficiencies, increase profitability and lay the foundation for future growth.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_pm_recommendations_for_the_new_administration</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Performance Management Recommendations for the New Administration</ltitle> <ldesc>Read this IBM Center for the Business of Government paper written by Dr. Shelley Metzenbaum to learn more about the critical role goals and measurement should play in 2009. </ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_pm_with_trusted_info</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Performance Management with Trusted Information</ltitle> <ldesc>Discover how IBM clients have overcome the challenges of “dirty data” using IBM InfoSphere software. Includes examples from pharmaceutical, healthcare and manufacturing.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_profitability_analysis_and_optimization_gaining_a_competitive_edge</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Profitability Analysis &amp; Optimization: Gaining a competitive edge</ltitle> <ldesc>Profitability analysis and optimization can have a huge impact on competitiveness and shareholder value. 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They can create their own truth scorecards that help them firmly pinpoint opportunities and roadblocks in key functional areas. </ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_rapid_scorecarding_for_manufacturing</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/wp_rapid_scorecarding_for_manufacturing.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Rapid scorecarding for manufacturing </ltitle> <ldesc>See how to rapidly create scorecards with IBM Cognos 8 BI to establish clear metrics and align your decisions to corporate strategies and goals.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_realtime_visibility_for_retail</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Real-time visibility for retail</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out how IBM Cognos Now! is helping retailers gain visibility into complex supply chains, eliminate inefficiencies, serve customers better, and increase profitability.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_reporting_and_scorecarding_in_municipal_government</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Reporting &amp; Scorecarding in Municipal Government</ltitle> <ldesc>Read how city and county governments are making sense of their data to show good stewardship and better serve citizens. </ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_reporting_dashboarding</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/wp_reporting_dashboarding.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Reporting with IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence</ltitle> <ldesc>Read how IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence delivers complete reporting to all users with one business intelligence product&amp;mdash;to make it simpler, faster, and easier to manage.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_reporting_for_midsize_companies</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/wp_reporting_for_midsize_companies.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Reporting for Midsize Companies</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn the benefits of a single reporting solution that can be used by all users, for all types of reports and with all data sources. </ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_reporting_for_oracle_ebusiness_suite_a_cognos_and_noetix_solution</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/wp_reporting_for_oracle_ebusiness_suite_a_cognos_and_noetix_solution.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Reporting for Oracle E-Business Suite: An IBM Cognos software and Noetix Solution</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how Noetix and IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence extends and adds value to your existing Oracle E-Business implementation.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_reporting_on_risk</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Reporting on Risk</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out what James Lam, the world\'s first Chief Risk Officer, has to say about the current credit crisis and the role of risk management. Learn the best practices for putting the right policies, systems and processes in place.  </ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_reporting_powercubes</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>IBM Cognos Reporting on Powercubes: High-Definition Reports and Dashboards for Your Dimensional Data</ltitle> <ldesc>Read how IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence reporting integrates with PowerPlay to provide high-definition reporting on the comprehensive business information stored in PowerCubes.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_results_of_the_olap_survey4</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/wp_results_of_the_olap_survey4.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Using OLAP to Improve Your Performance:  A Summary the OLAP Survey 4 Results</ltitle> <ldesc>The OLAP Survey 4 is one of the most comprehensive reviews of this technology&amp;mdash;looking at customer perceptions and intentions, customer issues, and how vendors fare with the products they offer. This summary captures its broad themes, in particular, those of interest to someone considering OLAP to solve a business issue.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_retailplanning_budgeting_forecasting_software_guide</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/wp_retailplanning_budgeting_forecasting_software_guide.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Retail Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting Software Guide:  Technology and Best Practices for Better Performance</ltitle> <ldesc> </ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_right_architecture_for_bi</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/wp_right_architecture_for_bi.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>The Right Architecture for Business Intelligence:  The Foundation for Effective Enterprise BI</ltitle> <ldesc>Read why the right architecture is a key factor in successful BI deployments and how the single, open IBM Cognos 8 BI architecture can reduce IT workload, improve productivity, and make better use of your IT budget.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_scorecarding_best_practices</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Scorecarding best practices</ltitle> <ldesc>This paper discusses how to choose metrics and set targets for performance management, avoiding ill-chosen metrics and poorly defined targets will greatly enhance your success.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_scorecarding_concepts_how_to_drive_strategy_and_manage_performance</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Scorecarding concepts: How to drive strategy and manage performance</ltitle> <ldesc>This paper explains the common types of scorecards, the information they can present, some reasons they sometimes fail and the critical concepts for success.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_scorecarding_for_the_public_sector</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/wp_scorecarding_for_the_public_sector.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Scorecarding for the Public Sector</ltitle> <ldesc>Brett Knowles, one of North America\'s leading authorities on the Balanced Scorecard, discusses some unique public sector issues and proven solutions.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_selecting_ep_solution</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/wp_selecting_ep_solution.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Selecting the Right Enterprise Planning Solution:  Considerations for Software Evaluators</ltitle> <ldesc>This handbook provides a list of key factors that you should consider as you evaluate competing enterprise planning solutions.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_selecting_the_right_retail_planning_solution</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/wp_selecting_the_right_retail_planning_solution.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Selecting the Right Retail Planning Solution</ltitle> <ldesc>This software selection guide provides some key factors to consider when evaluating enterprise planning solutions, and it makes the business case for IBM Cognos software as the best-in-class performance management system provider.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_service_oriented_architecture_soa_the_foundation_for_ebi</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/wp_service_oriented_architecture_soa_the_foundation_for_ebi.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Service-oriented Architecture (SOA):  the foundation for enterprise business intelligence White Paper</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how the SOA underlying the IBM Cognos 8 platform has helped customers achieve their business goals.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_seven_reports_every_chemical_and_petroleum_executive_needs</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Seven reports every chemical and petroleum executive needs</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how IBM Cognos software helps save time and money while driving success in today’s complicated chemicals and petroleum industry supply chains.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_seven_reports_every_electronics_executive_needs</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Seven reports every electronics executive needs</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn how IBM Cognos software is driving new efficiencies, reduced costs and better decision-making in the electronics industry.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_seven_steps_flawless_bi</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Seven Steps to Flawless Business Intelligence</ltitle> <ldesc>Gartner has identified the \"Fatal Flaws\" that prevent organizations from realizing the promise of BI. Here are seven steps you can take with IBM Cognos 8 BI to avoid making them in your organization. </ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_sla_monitoring_in_the_customer_service_environment</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>SLA Monitoring in the Customer Service Environment</ltitle> <ldesc>Find out how real-time monitoring with IBM Cognos Now! can improve SLA management and support center performance.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_smarter_cities_measuring_municipal_performance</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/images/thumbs/wp_smarter_cities_measuring_municipal_performance.jpg</thumbnail> <ltitle>Smarter Cities: Measuring Municipal Performance</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn some of the critical KPIs a thriving city needs to follow to drive better service to its citizens.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_smarter_spending_tracking_recovery_funds_and_reporting_outcomes</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Smarter Spending: Tracking Recovery Funds and Reporting Outcomes</ltitle> <ldesc>Government agencies and departments needing to track recovery funds and report outcomes will find that performance management processes, software and quick starts will help them meet these exceptionally stringent new requirements in a short timeframe.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_smart_companies_win_with_cpm</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Better Decision-Making:  How Smart Companies Win with IBM Performance management </ltitle> <ldesc>Read how customers use IBM Cognos software to improve performance.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_spreadsheetbased_planning_in_today_is_economy_why_you_are_up_against_the_wall</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Spreadsheet-based planning in today\'s economy: Why you\'re up against the wall</ltitle> <ldesc>Errors in spreadsheet-based planning can compromise your company\'s performance. 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See how to use BI and BPM to meet those challenges in this paper from TEC.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_ventana_enterprise_reporting_first_step_to_bi</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Enterprise Reporting:  the First Step To Superior Performance Management</ltitle> <ldesc>The First Step to Superior Performance Management.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_ventana_supply_chain_bi</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/wp_ventana_supply_chain_bi.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Supply Chain Business Intelligence:  Adoption, Use and Practices</ltitle> <ldesc>This report is the culmination of a recent survey by Ventana Research. Find out what you should expect from a truly effective supply chain performance management solution. </ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_visual_communications_core_design_principles</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Visual Communication: Core Design Principles for Displaying Quantitative Information</ltitle> <ldesc>Learn to build reports that communicate more clearly, based on the latest research into perception and understanding. Part 1 of a 3-part series by Stephen Few</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_visual_pattern_recognition</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/wp_visual_pattern_recognition.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>Visual Pattern Recognition:  Meaningful Patterns in Quantitative Business Information</ltitle> <ldesc>Bar chart or line graph? 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Data Presentation and Business Performance White Paper</ltitle> <ldesc> </ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_when_the_going_gets_tough_pm_in_a_weak_economy</did><thumbnail>http://www.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/elq/images/thumbs/wp_when_the_going_gets_tough_pm_in_a_weak_economy_v2.gif</thumbnail> <ltitle>When the going gets tough, the tough need insight. Performance Management in a Weak Economy</ltitle> <ldesc>Today\'s economic conditions have sparked a range of challenges for companies. Use IBM Cognos\' performance management software to make gains on your competitors with access to critical data about how well your business, your market, your competitors, and your suppliers are responding to today\'s challenging times.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_why_insurers_are_getting_smart_about_bi</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Why Insurers Are Getting Smart About BI</ltitle> <ldesc>Read about trends in the insurance industry that are driving leading companies to adopt IBM Cognos 8 BI for competitive differentiation and improved business performance. </ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  <descriptors> <did>wp_why_move_over_to_c8bi_powerplay</did><thumbnail></thumbnail> <ltitle>Why Move to IBM Cognos 8 BI PowerPlay</ltitle> <ldesc>The world\'s best-selling OLAP solution is now available on the IBM Cognos 8 BI platform. Read how to protect your PowerPlay deployments as you migrate while enhancing the value of your reports using the IBM Cognos 8 BI professional reporting environment.</ldesc> <type>White Paper</type> </descriptors>  </albatross>';