Discover New Ways to Gain More Value from your IBM Cognos Software
At Information On Demand, you will discover new ways to create more value from your BI and performance management initiatives. You’ll hear practical strategies for optimizing business performance and gain tips and techniques for doing your own job more effectively. You will also learn why your existing deployment can give you a tremendous ‘head start’ on establishing an Information Agenda - and determine what your best next steps could be.
If you’re still evaluating IBM Cognos software, Information on Demand 2009 offers a unique opportunity for a deep dive into our entire portfolio of solutions and services.
There’s lots of ways to learn at Information on Demand 2009
This year, the premiere information management event features a full track of IBM Cognos content with 30 sessions offering the technical tips, best practices, and visionary insights you need to make your IBM Cognos deployment more successful.
During the conference, you’ll hear about new analytic applications, new solutions purpose built and priced for midsize organizations, and the synergy between your IBM Cognos solutions and the broader universe of IBM solutions and services. And, of course, you’ll have numerous opportunities to meet IBM Cognos experts, and share ideas with your colleagues and industry peers.
Here is just a small sample of the valuable IBM Cognos content:
The IBM Cognos Champion Workshop Series
Attend one or the entire series of workshops where you can share best practices with your peers on how to deliver a successful business intelligence and performance management initiative in your organization. In this “PowerPoint-free” zone, we will discuss, debate and share with peers on key ways to create more impact with BI in your organization. Walk away with actionable tips from peers from other organizations, Cognos subject matter experts and industry experts. You will also leave the day with the IBM Cognos Champions Kit – a collection of resources that will help you deliver BI and Performance Management with business impact.
To register for the Champion Workshop Series, email Carol.Patterson@ca.ibm.com
Session 1: Creating a BI Strategy
UGM3200B: Tuesday, 1:45 - 2:45 p.m.
What are the sweet spots of information? What key elements do I need to consider when building a strategy? What is my business strategy, my BI and pm technology strategy and my Information Management strategy? In this workshop we will discuss the concepts of performance management and the key elements of how to approach building a strategy and roadmap to help your organization become best-in-class.
Session 2: Building a Business Case
UGM3201B: Tuesday, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
What kind of ROI do organizations see from BI and pm deployments? How do I demonstrate the value of my investment? In this session, learn the key elements of developing a business case for a strategic BI and pm investment including demonstrating ROI, justifying your strategy, demonstrating value and how to embrace, enhance and extend your investments.
Session 3: Navigating Politics and Culture
UGM3202B: Tuesday, 4:15 – 5:15 p.m.
Having trouble extending your BI deployment? Gaining user adoption? Learn some of the most common practices and pitfalls that organizations encounter as they implement BI enterprise-wide. Find out how others have gained executive buy-in, managed change, gained adoption and showcased initiatives within their organization. By learning more about these pitfalls and how other organizations have overcome them, you will be more prepared for success.
Session 4: Organizing People and Process
UGM3203B: Wednesday, 2:15 – 3:15 p.m.
In order to be successful at a strategic business intelligence or performance management initiative, you need to be properly organized to execute. Learn about the value of a Business Intelligence or Information Management Competency Center, and discuss functions and structures of these organizations.
Session 5: Delivering Your Solution
UGM3204B: Wednesday, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Need to know how best to deliver a complete solution that scales across the enterprise? What other components are needed? How do you reach all information quickly and reliably? How do you adopt existing infrastructure? Come learn about the four key requirements you need to consider to deliver your solution successfully to your organization.
To register for the Champion Workshop Series, email Carol.Patterson@ca.ibm.com
Technical Skill Building Sessions
This intensive curriculum is for front-line technical professionals. Sample sessions include:
- IT Benefits of Enterprise Planning and Forecasting with IBM Cognos TM1
- Extend BI to Applications and Processes with IBM Cognos Mashup Service
- Rapid Cross-Functional Insight with IBM Cognos Analytic Applications
- Performance & Productivity with IBM & SAP Business Warehouse Accelerator
- Business Dimension Modeling with IBM Cognos 8 Business Viewpoint
- Performance and Scalability with IBM Cognos 8 BI and System z
- Accelerating the Value of IBM Cognos BI with IBM Software & Systems (two-part session)
- Deploying IBM Cognos 8 BI in Virtual Environments
Business Leadership Sessions
These industry-oriented sessions-with many customer presentations-are designed for mid and executive-level managers. Sample sessions include:
- Managing by Metrics at Daimler Trucks: Leveraging the SCOR Model
- The Power of Interactive Dashboards
- Retail Analytics with Cognos and the IBM Retail Data Warehouse
- Reporting for Sales & Operations Planning at Georgia Pacific
- How the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Uses IBM Cognos software
- Performance Management: at the Colorado Department of Human Services
- Martin's Point Health Care on Driving Performance and Quality Care
- Selective Insurance Gains Insight and Optimizes Underwriting and Claims
Hands-On Labs
In these in-depth three-hour Hands-On Labs, you’ll improve your technical proficiency by working alongside the experts. Lab sessions include:
- Overview of IBM Cognos 8 BI 8 v4
- IBM Cognos 8 BI Report Studio: Professional Report Authoring Fundamentals
- IBM Cognos 8 Business Viewpoint: Manage Your Data Dimensions
- IBM Cognos 8 BI Framework Manager: Designing Metadata Models
- Designing & Developing Applications with IBM Cognos TM1 9.4
- Introduction to IBM Cognos Express
Meet the Experts
Schedule a 30-minute session with well-known IBM Cognos technical experts, including on topics such as:
- IBM Cognos Now!, Operational and Real-Time Business Intelligence
- IBM Cognos 8 Platform, Synergy across IBM, and Integration with IBM InfoSphere
- Integration with the IBM Portfolio, Including Infosphere, FileNet, Websphere, Lotus, Tivoli, Rational and IBM System z,
- Business Intelligence Reporting, Charting and Visualization
- IBM Cognos 8 Data Access Platform, IBM Infosphere Cubing Services, OLAP, ROLAP and MDX
- IBM Cognos 8 Platform Security, Administration, and Event Management
- IBM Cognos TM1 and IBM Cognos Executive Viewer
Don’t forget, the conference will get off to a rousing start with a welcome reception on Sunday, October 25 from 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. This reception is exclusively for the IBM Cognos BI and Performance Management community. It will give you a chance to renew friendships, meet one-on-one with IBM leaders and business partners, and network with your peers.
