Recorded Webinars, Demos & Whitepapers
Business Intelligence 101
Keys to Success in Business Intelligence
How to optimize your Business Intelligence investment
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
The Senturus co-founders, John Peterson and Greg Herrera, review the ten keys to success in business intelligence. The presentation provides pragmatic advice taken from their over 1000 implementations and 12 years on how to optimize BI investments. The webinar includes an overview of the market-leading business intelligence tools including Microsoft, Cognos, Business Objects and Oracle. Concludes with Q&A. 90 minutes.
Mobile Business Intelligence With Roambi
Objective discussion and demonstration of the mobile business intelligence solution from Roambi
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
Join Senturus for an objective discussion and demonstration of the mobile business intelligence solution from Roambi. Our clients are finding Roambi to be a valuable solution for mobile BI because it leverages mobile interface elements such as swipes, zooms and auto-refreshes and it integrates with your existing BI system including SAP Business Objects, IBM Cognos, Oracle OBIEE and Microsoft BI. 60 minutes
Beyond Gross Margin: Insight into Net Profitability
20-40% of your products and customers are losing money-do you know which ones?
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
All customers and products are profitable at the gross margin level, but the reality is 20-40% of them are losing you money. During this webinar, we will show you how to gain insight into the true drivers of profitability across your enterprise. See how Acorn's Profitability and Cost Management software allows for the allocation of costs to specific products and customers.60 minutes. Now compatible with all mobile browsers.
BI Self-Service Keys to Success
Plus an unbiased review of QlikView
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
Self-service BI is the situation in which business decision-makers are readily accessing, analyzing and reporting on virtually all the information they need -- without regular assistance from the IT group. In this chapter of the Senturus "BI Demystified" series, we discuss the keys to success for self-service BI. The session also includes an unbiased, under-the-covers look at QlikView. The goal of the QlikView demonstration is to provide information sufficient for you to decide for yourself whether QlikView can enable self-service BI in your organization.
Do We Need a Data Warehouse?
How to gain the benefits of BI without the data warehouse downsides
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
With some business users, "data warehouse" has become a dirty word. For them, data warehouses are perceived as expensive, monolithic and built for old requirements. On the other hand, companies with enterprise-wide business insight capabilities tend to consistently outperform their peers by wide margins. Along with our guests from WhereScape, we show when you need a data warehouse and how to achieve the benefits of enterprise-wide business insight while avoiding the downsides typically associated with data warehouses. 90 minutes.
The Business Value of Business Intelligence
How to get good, timely data from your enterprise reporting system
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
Do you wonder why it is so hard to get good and timely data from your enterprise reporting system? Why are business people unable to use ad hoc analysis to answer their business questions? This webinar covers real-world case studies on companies who have made the switch to self-service BI and analysis. These organizations now enjoy timely, reliable, and accurate information and the ability to better predict and drive corporate performance. 60 minutes.
Managing Labor Data to Drive Profitability
Using business intelligence to maximize profit and service
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW |
Labor is the #1 controllable cost. Managing labor costs well can drive millions of dollars to the bottomline. The challenge is that labor data resides in many places: payroll data, HR, ERP/GL, timecard and scheduling systems; and tools are not available to "slice and dice" the data. During this webinar, Senturus shows you how to overcome these challenges and truly analyze your labor allocation for maximum service and profit. Guest speaker, Kevin Hogge, CFO of CRC Health Group, shares his company's experience in labor management. Senturus also shares a case study with a retail sector client. 45 minutes.
Business Intelligence Applications-Build or Buy?
A review of the current state-of-the-art of pre-built BI applications
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
Pre-built business intelligence applications are sold as the full solution out of the box, but what is the reality of their fit for your business? Traditionally pre-built BI applications have been hard coded to specific ERP systems, but there is a new generation of pre-built applications that allow organizations to configure the application to generate the transformations and reporting specific to the business. In this session Senturus will review the history and current state-of-the-art of pre-built BI applications and discuss the key success factors as they relate to build versus buy. The session will include a demonstration of the new generation of configurable analytics platforms. 90 minutes.
Improving Your Marketing ROI
Implementing Marketing Analytics Best Practices
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
Direct marketing is becoming more and more a part of every Marketing organization. And with the move to direct marketing and the multiple channels and providers an organization typically uses, complete measurement becomes critical. From optimizing spend, to justifying budgets, to keeping up with other departments executive reporting, an organization needs to understand the effect of each and every directing marketing campaign. This webinar includes reviewing why measurement is critical in direct marketing, showing common mistakes in determining what to measure, developing a direct marketing analysis maturity model and determining where your organization falls within the model, how to improve your analysis to move towards direct marketing NIRVANA, and a demonstration of how to accomplish this with todays technology. 60 minutes.
Delivering a Smarter Shopping Experience with Predictive Analytics
Using consumer data as a competitive tool
| DOWNLOAD WHITEPAPER |
Consumer data has become a competitive tool. By understanding who their customers are, their personal buying habits and product preferences, retailers can create a more personalized experience. This whitepaper explores the practical applications of predictive analytics within retail and how it can be used to align product sales and customer shopping habits to optimize targeted marketing programs, better manage supply chains and compete more effectively for mind share and increased wallet share.
Predictive Threat & Risk Analytics
Five steps to a proactive threat & risk strategy
| DOWNLOAD WHITEPAPER |
The best defense against threat and risk is a systematic approach to reducing exposure and minimizing negative impact. In this paper, IBM discusses how to build a proactive threat and risk strategy based on predictive analytics technology. It includes examples of how organizations worldwide are applying predictive analytics solutions to minimize the negative impact of risk and maximize positive results, and help you to understand the steps you can take to advance your organization's use of predictive analytics to combat threat and risk.
Driving Operational Excellence with Predictive Analytics
Making organizations faster, more flexible and capable of using complexity to their advantage
| DOWNLOAD WHITEPAPER |
Operational processes can be a major source of your organization's competitive advantage especially in the increasing complexity that surrounds us. Predictive analytics enables companies to strike the right balance between operational cost, speed, flexibility and quality. In this paper, IBM focuses on how to enhance operational agility through predictive analytics technology, and provide you with the steps for doing so.
Optimize your BI & IT Resources
Demonstration of Innotas' IT Governance and Project Portfolio Management solution
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
Senturus discusses the common pitfalls associated with managing BI Projects and reviews best practices gathered from our experience in leading hundreds of corporate performance management projects. Our partner, Innotas, demonstrates their IT Governance and Project Portfolio Management solution which provides the visibility to optimize your resources and obtain a faster ROI with BI and any IT related projects.
Building a Business Intelligence Competency Center
Establishing a Culture of Best Practice
| DOWNLOAD NOW |
Business intelligence (BI) has become increasingly more strategic in organizations. IT departments are looking for ways to manage and support deployments across divisions, regions, and functions through the standardization of technology. A Business Intelligence Competency Center (BICC) can provide the centralized knowledge and best practices to help make these broader BI initiatives possible. This white paper will help you strengthen your understanding, planning and communication of the value of a BICC and its usage in your own organization. In addition, this document may help act as a catalyst to assisting you in establishing an initial plan to define your BICC charter.
Office of Finance Solutions
The Pain Of Closing the Books (and Prescriptions to Make It Painless)
Improving the Close-to-File Process Whitepaper
| Download Whitepaper |
This whitepaper written by Gary Kantz, a recognized expert in the area of Financial Consolidation and Reporting, speaks to how you can take the pain out of your close. Gary addresses "CCRF" - Close, Consolidate, Report and File-- a systematic process that focuses on the flow of information, which once optimized, is automated with best-in-class software. CCRF reduces the close processes from weeks to days, and sometimes just a matter of hours.
12 Elements of FP&A Best Practices
The do's and don'ts with examples
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
In depth discussion of the 12 key elements of financial planning best practices including dos, don'ts, examples and benefits. The webinar contains live demos of a financial planning software tool: IBM Cognos TM1. Also hear real life case studies and Q&A. 90 minutes.
Trends and Best Practices in Performance Management
Top factors that enable companies to outperform their peers
| DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
In this presentation Senturus discusses trends and best practices in performance management. Included is an examination of a segment of companies that outperform all others - to the tune of 20X higher earnings growth rates than the others. The session includes an examination of the research findings that disclose the factors that enable these companies to outperform. Finally, it includes a prescription for the things your company can do to achieve the same levels of outperformance.
Beyond Gross Margin: Insight into Net Profitability
20-40% of your products and customers are losing money-do you know which ones?
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
All customers and products are profitable at the gross margin level, but the reality is 20-40% of them are losing you money. During this webinar, we will show you how to gain insight into the true drivers of profitability across your enterprise. See how Acorn's Profitability and Cost Management software allows for the allocation of costs to specific products and customers.60 minutes. Now compatible with all mobile browsers.
Better Inventory Investment Decisions for Increased ROI
GMROI Metric Provides Valuable Insights for Inventory Decisions
| DOWNLOAD WHITEPAPER |
Every dollar invested in inventory counts, and there are always trade-offs to be made when choosing which is in fact the "best" product or product line to stock. Gross Margin Return on Inventory (GMROI) is a valuable-and sometimes overlooked--tool that can help companies decide how to "get the most bang from their (inventory) buck" and understand how to manage inventory so as to increase company sales and profitability. Read this short whitepaper to learn how to make better inventory investment decisions.
Is the Cloud Ready for your Financial Reporting?
Ten key factors to Consider
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
Cloud computing clearly has great potential, but is it ready for your sensitive planning, budgeting and forecasting? In this webinar we discuss security, productivity gains, cost of ownership, scalability and more. This webinar includes a demonstration of Anaplan -- a cloud-based corporate performance management solution developed by the same people who originally developed the on-premise solution, Cognos Enterprise Planning.
Automated Planning System Requirements Kick-start
Assessment tool to determine the appropriate planning solution for your organization
| DOWNLOAD NOW |
Build a comprehensive Business Requirements Document using the data gathered from this requirements kick-start. This document provides an explanation of the 16 areas that should be assessed in deciding on an appropriate planning system for an organization. The answers to these questions will also define the optimum scope/level of effort for a planning solution project. This assessment is technology independent.
How Shutterfly Cut 5 Days Off Their Close
Eliminate manual preparation and make faster, better business decisions
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
Tom Cadden, Shutterfly Senior Manager of FP&A, tells how his company makes faster, better business decisions in a competitive, dynamic marketplace. Shutterfly was able to shorten its close cycle by deploying a planning system, building a data mart to consolidate ERP and plan data, and building a front end dashboard for plan contributors. Learn how you can compress your close cycle, eliminate manual preparation, and provide business owners a highly efficient tool for analysis, planning and reconciliation...all using your existing systems. 60 minutes.
IBM Cognos Business Intelligence
IBM Cognos 10.2 Under the Hood
What is new with 10.2? New feature overview, demonstrations, licensing model explanation
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
In this webinar, we help you understand what the Cognos 10.2 release means to your different stakeholders - consumers, authors, modelers, administrators, and IT managers. You will see an overview of the new features, product demonstrations, and a question and answer session. Additionally, we help you understand the increasingly complex role-based licensing model. 90 minutes.
IBM Cognos 10.2 Dynamic Cubes Deeper Dive
Two hours of demonstrations
| DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
Senturus discusses the paradigm shift in IBM's OLAP solutions and takes an in-depth look at IBM Cognos 10.2 Dynamic Cubes. The two hours include discussions and demonstrations of IBM Cognos 10.2 Cube Designer infrastructure requirements and deployment proven practices, Dynamic Cube Designer, and the world of OLAP in 2013. 2 hours.
IBM Cognos 10.2 Dynamic Cubes Deep Dive
In-depth look at Dynamic Cubes capability plus demonstrations
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
Senturus takes an in-depth look into the new Dynamic Cubes capability that is available with IBM Cognos 10.2. We break down the technology that enables Dynamic Cubes and help you to understand what this new capability means for your organization. Demonstrations include IBM Cognos 10.2 Cube Designer, deployment of and reporting off of Dynamic Cubes; and Dynamic Query Analyzer and Aggregate Advisor. 120 minutes
IBM Cognos 10.2 Dynamic Cubes Questions and Answers
Over 100 questions answered
| VIEW THE QUESTIONS LOG |
The questions in this log were collected during Senturus' webinar entitled IBM Cognos 10.2 Dynamic Cubes Deep Dive. After the webinar, the Senturus team answered the questions and distributed the answers
IBM Cognos 10.2 - What's New for Report Authors?
Demonstration of new features and new tips & tricks
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
During this edition of our IBM Cognos 10.2 Under the Hood webinar series, we take a deep dive into Report Studio. We demonstrate new Cognos Report Studio features such as using the new Query Macro components to resolve complex prompting challenges as well as implement row and object-level security in reports and exploring several examples of the new open Prompt API. Plus, our panel of experts share some new techniques and tips they learned in the field. 90 minutes
Going Mobile with Cognos 10
The roadmap for mobility with IBM Cognos and business intelligence in general
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
Mobile rights are now included for your Cognos Enhanced Consumer or higher licenses. During this webinar, we show the new mobile features of the 10.1.1 release and review the other major new features of Cognos 10. Also we clearly explain which features of Cognos 10 are included at no additional charge and which require license trade-up.
IBM Cognos 10.1.1 Active Reports New Features
Active Reports usage strategy and demonstrations of the enhanced functionality
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
During this webinar, Senturus explains the Active Reports strategy: when to use Active Reports vs standard reports. Three Active Report demonstrations are included: creating an Active Report using a deck, data iterators and swipe gestures, and including an Active Report output in a Business Insight workspace. The webinar begins with a review the other major new features of Cognos 10.1.1 and clearly explains which features are included at no additional charge and the cost of those that require license trade-up. (90 minutes)
IBM Cognos Active Reports New Features Questions & Answers
Answers covering iPad functionality, security, Active Reports vs Report Studio techniques & more
| View the Questions Log |
The questions in this log were collected during Senturus' webinar entitled IBM Cognos 10.1.1 Active Reports New Features. After the webinar, the Senturus team answered the questions posted here. Over 35 answers on the following topics: licenses, security, iPad, functionality, bursting and drill-through, Active Report vs Report Studio techniques, browser and more.
Installing Cognos 10: Tips and Tricks from the Trenches
How to streamline an upgrade
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
Upgrading to Cognos 10 is a lot smoother once you have done it hundreds of times. During this webinar, Senturus shares the common issues and how-tos to streamline an upgrade. The presentation covers Cognos 10 BI Server core components, common installation issues, Cognos 10 search index required post-install and navigating the maze of 32 vs 64 bit.
Straight Talk about Cognos Insight
Demonstrations of Cognos Insight for Planning and BI
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
The facts you need to know about Cognos Insight - its features, capabilities, limitations and uses. The first half of the webinar is a demonstration of Cognos Insight for Planning including data import details, structure changes and prototyping plus a discussion of the business planning use cases for Cognos Insight and the TM1 10.1 architecture. The second half of the webinar is a demonstration of Cognos Insight's business intelligence capabilities. Also covered are the Cognos Insight Community, analyticszone.com, and a comparison of Cognos Insight and Business Insight.
Installing Cognos 10 Questions and Answers
Answers covering 32-bit vs 64-bit, databases, distributed architecture and more
| View the Questions Log |
The questions in this log were collected during Senturus' webinar entitled Installing Cognos 10: Tips and Tricks from the Trenches. After the webinar, the Senturus team answered the questions posted here. Over 35 answers on the following topics: hardware configuration, virtualization, 32-bit vs 64-bit, databases, web servers, distributed architecture, Cognos 10 search, Unix/Linux, general installation, migration, training and more.
IBM Cognos Insight Demonstration and Datasheet
Released in March 2012: more end user capabilities without IT assistance
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD DATASHEET |
IBM Cognos Insight empowers users to solve problems on their own without relying on IT assistance. End users can import, merge and update data without scripting; create custom dashboards and applications; and perform "what-if analysis". This 12 minute video demonstrates analytic capabilities of Cognos Insight by demonstrating how a Business Analyst creates a Cognos Insight file, how IT publishes the output file and applies security, and how a Regional Manager updates the plan in Cognos Insight through a TM1 contributor. The second part to the demo illustrates how a person can get data into Cognos Insight and published to the Business Intelligence (BI) server. The datasheet highlights the Insight capabilities.
How to Install Cognos Insight Free Trial on Windows 7
Step-by-Step Instructions
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW |
A five minute demonstration that shows the step-by-step instructions on how to install the Cognos Insight 30 day Free Trial. We share a few tips to make the install go smoothly.To download the Cognos Insight free trial Click Here
Cognos 10 Business Insight
Demonstrations of advanced business authoring and analysis techniques
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
One of the major new capabilities of the IBM Cognos 10 platform is Business Insight. This new solution is intended to enable non-technical users to perform their own analysis and create professional-style reports with minimal training. This webinar contains in-depth demonstrations of self-service advanced authoring and analysis techniques including business authoring and ad-hoc analysis with business insight advanced, slice-and-dice data exploration, unions and advanced set definitions, calculations and context filters, and advanced report layout. 90 minutes
Cognos Business Insight: Comparison of Standard vs Advanced Licenses
One page overview
A quick comparison of the what features are part in the Cognos Business Insight Standard Mode that is included in the Cognos Enhanced Consumer license versus Cognos Business Insight Advanced Mode included in the Cognos Advanced Business Author and above licenses.
Making Business Insight Dashboards Available via IBM Cognos Portal Tab
Easy to follow, step-by-step instructions
| View Instructions |
This technique describes how in IBM Cognos Business Intelligence 10.1 a user can make Business Insight Dashboards appear in IBM Cognos Portal Page portlets. Any user with Enhanced Consumer rights or greater can complete this technique using the standard IBM Cognos 10 Sample materials.
Case Study: Secrets to Managing Dimensions, Attributes & Hierarchies
IBM Cognos Viewpoint
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
Some key dimensions of business are always changing. Managing these changes in the company's BI system can be cumbersome and often requires I.T.'s assistance. Senturus has found that IBM Cognos Business Viewpoint gives the business user the self-service of hierarchical management they need while offering control and stability. View this webinar to hear a case study of how Business Viewpoint was implemented for one of our clients and see a demonstration of the product.
Migrating a Cognos Instance between Authentication Sources
Demonstration how you can utilize Motio technology to make your Cognos migration stress free
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
During this webinar, Senturus discusses of an increasingly common scenario encountered by Cognos teams: dealing with a transition from one Cognos authentication source to another. Migrating a Cognos instance between authentication sources can be a scary experience, it's not as simple as moving from point A to point B. A namespace transition can have a profound effect on your Cognos environment's content and configuration. Our partners at Motio join us to demonstrate their solution. 60 minutes
IBM Cognos 10 Mobile Demonstration
Cognos Mobile rights are now included in an Enhanced Consumer or higher role
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW |
You can now access your company's content on devices by Apple, RIM (Blackberry) or Android with Cognos Mobile without purchasing a separate mobile license. Cognos Mobile allows you to use all the intuitive gestures of your mobile devise-pinch, scroll, swipe. Plus there's no re-authoring of BI reports for different devices. This short video demonstrates the functionality on a variety of mobile devices.
Overview of User Interface Tools in Cognos 10.1
What is the IBM Cognos 10 platform all about?
| DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
Want to know which tools your users will have available to them in Cognos 10.1? Curious exactly to what your licenses entitle you? This deck presents the IBM Cognos 10 Platform in the context of a Corporate Performance Management (CPM) solution with simple visuals and concise descriptions. Developed by senior solutions architects to help you get the most out of your investment or to help you evaluate your decision to take your performance management initiative to the next level.
Cognos 10 Under the Hood
A pragmatic review of the new features of Cognos 10
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
Senturus reviews the all the major new features of Cognos 10 from a pragmatic viewpoint. This presentation includes a matrix which clearly lays out which new features require additional fees and which ones are free for supported Cognos 8 customers. Demonstrations of Business Insight and Active Reports are shown. Over 30 questions are addressed in the Q&A. The presentation ends with guidance on how to maximize the value of business intelligence by setting a solid data foundation.
IBM Cognos Business Intelligence V10.1
IBM Cognos Business Intelligence V10.1
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW |
In this IBM-produced demonstration, see how Cognos 10 can change the way organizations use business intelligence so you can see more, do more and drive better business results. The presentation is divided into chapters which highlight features most relevant to Executives, Business Managers, Business Users, Business Analysts, Extranet, and BI Professionals. You may navigate directly to the appropriate chapter
IBM Cognos Mobile Reporting on the iPad
Considerations and Recommendations
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
Consuming Active Reports on a iPad can be easy. Designing those reports takes some thought. Learn from our hands-on experience as Senturus shares some practical considerations, limitations, and recommendations for Active Reports and reporting on the iPad. Demonstrations and Q&A are included. 75 minutes.
IBM Cognos 10 Demo: Predictive Analytics
Integration of predictive analytics and SPSS functionality
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
One of the most interesting features of Cognos 10 is the integration of Predictive Analytics and SPSS functionality. During this webinar you will witness how you can add new value to your Business Intelligence and Performance Management solutions by incorporating predictive analytics. Learn what is SPSS and how it fits into the Cognos platform, what predictive and statistical tools come bundled with Cognos 10 at no cost, and which are extra, see a live demonstration of SPSS and Cognos 10 working together, and much more. 60 minutes.
IBM Cognos Report Studio Version 10 Tips and Tricks
Demonstrations on key techniques applicable to Cognos V8.1 and V10 and the V10 Maps Feature
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
An in-depth look at some key Cognos report authoring techniques that go beyond the standard "out-of-the-box" functionality. Demonstrations include *Using external data to expand the scope of your reports *Leveraging out-of-the-box Maps to create your own customized regional displays *Dynamically changing layout based on report output formats (HTML, Excel and pdf). Except for Maps, there techniques are applicable to versions 8 & 10. Additional discussion on licensing tips for Business Insight mode vs. Business Insight Advanced. 90 minutes.
Cognos Advanced Report Authoring & New Features In Report Studio v10
Learn the helpful new features added in Version 10 and create an Active Report
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
Cognos Report Studio 10 is full of new features that simplify authoring reports. In this webinar, see demonstrations on how create a conditional drill-through, freeze column headers, prompt for a date range in a dimensional report and drill-through to details in an ad-hoc studio while using Cognos Report Studio version 10. Also, see a demonstration of creating an Active Report with data-driven controls. 100 minutes. Jump directly to the any topic using the table of contents on the left of the screen.
Cognos Report Studio Advanced Authoring Techniques
5 demonstrations including prompt-driven dashboards, queries, merging results and more
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW |
The webinar includes demonstrations on prompt-driven dashboards, performing market basket analysis using queries, merging results using a set operation, enabling users to select report display type at run time, and defining relative-time periods using dimensional data. 90 minutes. Jump directly to the any topic using the table of contents on the left of the screen.
More Cognos Report Studio Advanced Authoring Techniques
5 more demonstrations including creating a briefing book, conditional drill-through report, and more
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW |
The webinar includes demonstrations on creating briefing books using a table of contents and bookmarks, creating a conditional drill-through report, advanced prompting with dimensional data, setting up drill-through to Query Studio, freezing column headers in a list report. 100 minutes. Jump directly to the any topic using the table of contents on the left of the screen.
Measuring User Adoption of your Cognos BI System
Implementing an Cognos Audit Database
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | Download Slide Deck |
One of the keys to business intelligence success is user adoption; do you know who is using your BI system? By implementing an audit database, you will be able to gauge the success for your BI system and tell which reports are really being used, how often and by whom. During this webinar we show you how easy it is to implement an audit database and deploy the Cognos-supplied audit reporting package. We teach how to create custom, dynamic audit reports using Report Studio. We also demonstrate how to create an Agent using Event Studio that can trigger an alert to administrators when specific events occur.
Cognos Multi-Dimensional Dashboarding: New Techniques
New techniques and demonstrations
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW |
During this webinar we create reports in Report Studio using dynamic dimensional authoring techniques. Use dimensional functions such as topCount, tuple, and descendants. Use slicer member sets to filter dimensional queries. Use parameters in dimensional queries to define prompting. Create in-report prompting. Create a custom portal page using Cognos Viewers and Cognos Navigator Portlets. Synchronize prompting and drill-down using inter-portlet communication. Deploy Portal Tabs to other users using administrative capabilities. 90 minutes. Jump directly to the any topic using the table of contents on the left of the screen.
Cognos Multi-Dimensional Dashboarding : Best Practices
Learn best practices for creating interactive dashboards in the Cognos portal
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
Using cubes and other dimensional sources in IBM Cognos dashboards can be a challenge to even the most skilled report authors. Learn best practices for creating interactive dashboards in the Cognos portal. Experience live demonstrations using Report Studio, Cognos Connection, multi-dimensional expressions (MDX), Cognos portlets, and inter-portlet communication techniques. All techniques covered are applicable to all versions of Cognos 8 and Cognos 10.
IBM Cognos 10 Framework Manager in Action
Demonstrations of New Features
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
See demonstrations of the Cognos Framework Manager Version 10 Metadata Modeling techniques: using the Model Design Accelerator; using session parameters, parameter maps, and query macros to implement row-level security on user attributes; and dimensionally modeling relational data. Plus we review all the other major new features of IBM Cognos 10 and explain which new features are included at no additional cost and which require trade up fees.
Questions Log from IBM Cognos 10 Framework Manager in Action Webinar
Answers covering licenses, filters, parameter maps and more
| View the Questions Log |
The questions in this log were collected during Senturus' webinar entitled IBM Cognos 10 Framework Manager in Action. After the webinar, the Senturus team answered the questions and posted them. The answers cover topics such as licenses, filters, parameter maps and more.
IBM Cognos Framework Manager Model Design Accelerator
Demonstration of a new feature in Cognos Version 10
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
Model Design Accelerator provides a method of quickly guiding you through the process of building a star schema modeling for reporting. The Model Design Accelerator evaluates each design step against the modeling proven practices to identify and help resolve potential issues. This webinar includes metadata modeling goals, metadata modeling best practices, a demonstration of Model Design Accelerator and Q&A. This presentation was edited from a longer webinar which included other Metadata Modeling demonstrations. You may see these other demonstrations in the Cognos Framework Manager Metadata Modeling Tips and Tricks webinar on our website.
Cognos Framework Manager Metadata Modeling Tips & Tricks
Use of determinants, parameter maps, query macros, and implementing row-level security
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW |
Understand the use of determinants and their importance. Enhance your metadata by leveraging parameter maps and query macros. See a live demonstration of implementing row-level security based on user attributes and dimensional modeling of relational query subjects. 80 minutes. Jump directly to any topic by using the table of contents on the left side of the viewing screen.
Affordable Analytics & Planning
Demonstration of Cognos Express
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
Are you considering switching from spreadsheets to a business analytics system and searching for an affordable, easy-to-implement solution? During this webinar, Senturus will show you a solution from IBM--Cognos Express--which delivers reporting, analysis, dashboard, planning, budgeting and forecasting capabilities at an affordable price.
IBM Cognos Express Version 10 Workspaces
Short demonstration
IBM Cognos Express ensures an integrated view of your business data and allows you to quickly assemble analysis-driven workspaces. This short demo (less than 3 minutes) shows how you to search for, assemble, analyze and work with all the information you need in a single workspace.
Cognos Security Best Practices
Over 16 topics discussed and demonstrated
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
The Security model in Cognos 8 can be a challenge to even experienced system administrators. Successfully implementing all of the relevant areas of security requires effective planning and a deep understanding of how each component will affect the user experience. This webinar includes the following discussions and demonstrations: 1) Cognos 8 Security Model overview 2) Implementing Single Sign-on (SSO) with Active Directory and Internet Information Services (IIS) 3) Optimizing the Cognos environment. 4) Using free tools from Motio to investigate User and Object policies. 5) Row-level security best practices 6) Understanding Cognos 8 Data Sources, Connections and Sign-ons 7) Motio deployment utilities. 8) Using Motio for managing Groups and My Folders. 9) Migrating permissions 10) Serving both internal and external users within a single Cognos 8 environment 11) How to set up the internal Cognos gateway. 12) Limitations and workarounds for adding portal tabs to a group 13) Monitoring how much memory Java uses under Cognos 8 14) Configuring the Notification Store (required when using multiple servers) 15) Single Sign-on (SSO) with LDAP 16) Setting the Sort Buffer. 110 minutes. Jump directly to any topic by using the table of contents on the left side of the viewing screen.
Scorecarding with IBM Cognos 10
Guest Speaker: Greenville Hospital System
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
Greenville Hospital System speaks about how they are using IBM Cognos 10 to develop a robust scorecarding solution for key business stakeholders. The webinar also includes Senturus defining scorecarding and performing a demonstration of IBM Cognos 10 Metric Studio.
Scorecarding with IBM Cognos Metric Studio
Understand the strategic impact of key metrics and how to track these key performance indicators
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
Implementing a scorecarding solution is a long-term objective of many organizations, regardless of size. Scorecards are not just a new way to present performance management information, but part of a larger strategic initiative. IBM Cognos Metric Studio integrates your existing data assets with a powerful, full-featured, scorecarding interface which provides tools that allow executives, line managers, and other stakeholders to align their day-to-day activities with larger strategic objectives. See how Metric Studio can be leveraged to, track Key Performance Indicators across the enterprise, assign ownership and accountability, implement a balanced scorecard, record and track activities associated with metrics (actionable scorecarding) and understand the strategic impact of key metrics. 90 minutes, Jump directly to any topic by using the table of contents on the left side of the viewing screen.
Designing Scorecards with IBM Cognos Metric Designer
Tips for Developers
| DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
IBM Cognos Metric Studio integrates your existing data assets with a powerful, full-featured, scorecarding interface which provides tools that allow stakeholders to align their day-to-day activities with larger strategic objectives. Demonstrations during this webinar will include: Managing performance with scorecards; Why use Metric Designer to build the metrics application; Define a metrics application using Metric Designer; Populate objects in Metric Studio using Metric Designer extracts; Populate metric values using Metric Designer extracts.
Best Practices in OLAP Modeling with Cognos Transformer
Demonstrations of key techniques that make Cognos Transformer a valuable part of BI
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
Business intelligence solutions deliver tremendous value to organizations as long as people use them. User adoption is the primary key to success because the vast majority of BI value comes from the improved decisions it enables. Our experience across hundreds of projects has shown that user adoption rates are highest when online analytical processing (OLAP) is part of the solution. In this recorded webinar you will learn best practices in OLAP modeling using Cognos 8 Transformer, including: 1) The value of online analytical processing (OLAP), 2) A reference business intelligence architecture, 3) How to synchronize Transformer and the data source, 4) Customizing the Transformer model using sub-dimensions and relative time categories, 5) Resolving conflicts when using multiple data sources, 6) Setting measure properties and comparing roll-up options plus applying basic cube security, and 6) OLAP enhancements in Cognos 10. 90 minutes. Jump directly to the any topic using the table of contents on the left of the screen.
Cognos for Business Users
Get the information you need without waiting for I.T. by using Interactive Dashboards
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
In this session our experienced instructor covers the analytical capabilities available to business users within the Cognos business intelligence suite, including: isolating trends, comparing actuals versus plan, slicing and dicing, drilling down, charting, creating custom subsets and more. You will also understand how to save your analyses and incorporate them into your own custom dashboard. 90 minutes.
IBM Cognos Office of Finance Solutions: TM1, EP, Controller, FSR
IBM Cognos TM1 10.1 Performance Modeler Deep Dive
In-depth Demonstration of Functionality
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | Download Slide Deck |
Gain an in-depth understanding of the new TM1 modeling technology, Performance Modeler. You can see the new version 10.1 technology in use and determine if it is right for your organization. In this webinar, you will see demonstrations on how to use key Performance Modeler functionality including working with cubes from Cognos Insight and developing rules without coding. 90 minutes.
Straight Talk about Cognos Insight
Demonstrations of Cognos Insight for Planning and BI
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
The facts you need to know about Cognos Insight - its features, capabilities, limitations and uses. The first half of the webinar is a demonstration of Cognos Insight for Planning including data import details, structure changes and prototyping plus a discussion of the business planning use cases for Cognos Insight and the TM1 10.1 architecture. The second half of the webinar is a demonstration of Cognos Insight's business intelligence capabilities. Also covered are the Cognos Insight Community, analyticszone.com, and a comparison of Cognos Insight and Business Insight.
IBM Cognos Insight Demonstration and Datasheet
Released in March 2012: more end user capabilities without IT assistance
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD DATASHEET |
IBM Cognos Insight empowers users to solve problems on their own without relying on IT assistance. End users can import, merge and update data without scripting; create custom dashboards and applications; and perform "what-if analysis". This 12 minute video demonstrates analytic capabilities of Cognos Insight by demonstrating how a Business Analyst creates a Cognos Insight file, how IT publishes the output file and applies security, and how a Regional Manager updates the plan in Cognos Insight through a TM1 contributor. The second part to the demo illustrates how a person can get data into Cognos Insight and published to the Business Intelligence (BI) server. The datasheet highlights the Insight capabilities.
How to Install Cognos Insight Free Trial on Windows 7
Step-by-Step Instructions
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW |
A five minute demonstration that shows the step-by-step instructions on how to install the Cognos Insight 30 day Free Trial. We share a few tips to make the install go smoothly.To download the Cognos Insight free trial Click Here
Streamlining Financial Statement Reporting
Demonstration of Cognos FSR
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
In this webinar learn how to reduce costs and increase accuracy of your financial reporting. See a demonstration of IBM Cognos Financial Statement Reporting (FSR) which provides collaborative reporting and electronic filing of financial reporting documents (10-K, Annual Reports, Regulatory Reports etc.) This webinar is one part of a series of Senturus webinars in the Close, Consolidate, Report and File (CCRF) series, IBM Cognos 10's major new initiative. 90 minutes. Now compatible with all mobile browsers.
Case Study: Secrets to Managing Dimensions, Attributes & Hierarchies
IBM Cognos Viewpoint
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
Some key dimensions of business are always changing. Managing these changes in the company's BI system can be cumbersome and often requires I.T.'s assistance. Senturus has found that IBM Cognos Business Viewpoint gives the business user the self-service of hierarchical management they need while offering control and stability. View this webinar to hear a case study of how Business Viewpoint was implemented for one of our clients and see a demonstration of the product.
Automate the Close & Consolidate Processes
Demonstration of IBM Cognos Controller
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
Relying on spreadsheets, and even ERP systems, for consolidation tasks, such as multiple chart-of-accounts, foreign currency translation, and journals and reporting, is cumbersome, error prone and lacks compliance with government regulations. CCRF, which stands for "Close, Consolidate, Report and File," is a process that encompasses the use of best-of-breed software and a more focused flow of information from the very transactions that are posted all the way to reporting information in a productive, collaborative and efficient manner. Gary Kantz, expert in CCRF with over 29 years of experience in the Office of Finance, addresses how to automate the Close and Consolidate processes and gives a demonstration of IBM Cognos Controller.
IBM Cognos TM1 version 10.1
Demonstration of new functionality
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | Download Slide Deck |
IBM made significant changes to TM1 in the version 10.1 release. See demonstrations of the new functionality including *Graphical user interface which makes modeling more efficient and intuitive *Managed workspaces - where individuals each have their own dashboard to work with the data, remotely contribute to an enterprise plan, and share their personal data *Full integration to the Cognos Business Intelligence environment. 90 minutes.
IBM Cognos TM1 Demo and Financial Planning Best Practices
See TM1 in action and learn software independent FP&A best practices
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
See demonstrations of TM1, IBM Cognos financial planning tool. Learn key elements of financial planning best practices and how your organization can implement them. The first half of this webinar is a demonstration of TM1, an IBM Cognos high-performance enterprise planning software for budgeting, forecasting and analysis. The second half of the webinar is a presentation outlining the key elements of financial planning best practices based on experience across hundreds of clients. These best practices are software platform independent. 90 minutes. Jump directly to the any topic using the table of contents on the left of the screen.
IBM Cognos TM1 Contributor
How to deploy TM1 Contributor, create pick lists, use sandboxes for sophisticate analysis
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
You will learn how to deploy a TM1 Contributor application and will see the advantages of Contributor versus TM1 Web. The webinar also shows how to create pick lists to ensure data integrity in text cells along with how to use Sandboxes to evaluate multiple scenarios and for sophisticated what-if analysis and followed by interactive question and answer session. 60 minutes.
IBM Cognos Enterprise Planning Version 10 and Beyond
EP's latest features and a comparison of EP and Cognos TM1
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
As Cognos IBM has two planning products: EP and TM1, what is the future for EP? What does the new EP Version 10 offer? How does EP stack up to TM1? Why do some customers switch from EP to TM1? During this webinar, we demonstrate EP's latest enhancements and the support plan for the future. Included is a live demonstration of TM1 and a compare and contrast of EP and TM1. A current EP customer, Trimble Navigation, speaks about their experience with their TM1 pilot. 90 minutes
IBM Cognos Enterprise Planning Upgrade Feature Comparison
Versions 8.4, 8.4.1, 10.1 and 10.1.1
| VIEW NOW |
This easy to read chart lays out the new features of each of the last four versions of Enterprise Planning. Version 8.4, 8.4.1, 10.1 and 10.1.1 are compared on End User Interface, Functionality/Modeling, Performance Improvements, Common Software Environments with Active Support, and End of Support Date.
IBM Cognos Enterprise Planning Tips: D-Cube Allocation
Eliminate the need to open or change D-Links from forecast to forecast
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
Learn a best practices approach that eliminates the need to open or change D-Links from forecast to forecast or at year-end. In this webinar, Senturus will teach you how to place business rules in easily maintained D-Cubes and to code the D-Links to use the D-Cube Allocation technique for dimensional mapping. Once developed, the D-Links do not need to be opened or changed from forecast to forecast or at year-end. Learn how to seed new rolling-forecast versions with a dynamic combination of actual and prior forecast data; convert calendar year data to fiscal year data; reorganize the history of consolidated or closed departments; and reclassify miscellaneous or closed account expenses into planned accounts in less time and without having to open and maintain D-Links.
Cognos Enterprise Planning Tips and Techniques I
Modify your model, allocate expenses and more
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW |
This EP Tips and Techniques webinar present s specific modeling techniques that add control and flexibility as well as resolving some common finance planning challenges. Learn how finance model administrators, without structure changes and without opening D-Links or D-Lists, can modify their model, allocate expenses, and more. 70 minutes. Jump directly to any topic by using the table of contents on the left side of the viewing screen.
Cognos Enterprise Planning Tips and Techniques Part II
Valuable techniques for administrators, developers and end users
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW |
This recording includes demonstrations of the following tips and techniques: 1. How to automate Access Table updates and make them dependent upon the type of data contained in each month and on the Contributor tab, 2. How to provide planned data summaries for Publish and Export that have additional business dimensions that are not used for planning a.k.a., turning an attribute into a dimension, 3. How to use E-list IDs so that D-list items are not considered new which causes automatic delete and add actions within Contributor, and 4. How to plan expense allocations. 60-minutes. Jump directly to any topic by using the table of contents on the left side of the viewing screen.
Affordable Analytics & Planning
Demonstration of Cognos Express
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
Are you considering switching from spreadsheets to a business analytics system and searching for an affordable, easy-to-implement solution? During this webinar, Senturus will show you a solution from IBM--Cognos Express--which delivers reporting, analysis, dashboard, planning, budgeting and forecasting capabilities at an affordable price.
Windows 7 requires Cognos Planning Upgrade
The issues, the solutions, and the new features in the Cognos Planning upgrade
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW | DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
If your company is like many others, you are probably moving to Windows 7 as a standard platform for desktops and laptops. But you may not be aware that all but the latest version of IBM Cognos Planning does not run on Windows 7. (The same is true for Windows 2008.) What to do? Is there an upgrade path? What are the impacts to users and my other systems? What about my planning applications and models, will they need to change? During this session Senturus will answer these questions. You will learn about the system requirements for this upgrade, as well as the significant new features that it offers. The session includes: Overview of "What's New" in Cognos Planning 8.4.1, system requirements, upgrade effort & potential impacts, migration approaches and integration with Cognos Business Intelligence 8.4.1. 30 minutes.
Transforming spreadsheets: planning, budgeting and forecasting
IBM Cognos Express Whitepaper
| Download Document |
This paper describes how midsize companies can transform their preadsheet-only processes to create flexible and timely plans, budgets and forecasts. It outlines recommendations for implementing a complete performance management system,using IBM Cognos Express, an integrated reporting, analysis and planning solution purpose-built for midsize companies.
Next-Generation Forecasting
Performance management and rolling forecasts
| Download Document |
Faster, more accurate forecasting is essential in todays business environment, where new profit opportunities emerge quickly and require rapid, strategic decision making. Rolling forecasting supported by performance management applications such as IBM Cognos TM1 can provide the kind of on-demand information and instant recalculations you need to react to changing market conditions.
Microsoft Business Intelligence
Microsoft SSAS: Tabular or Multi-dimensional?
In-depth comparison of the features and benefits
| DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK |
Choosing the right version, tabular or multi-dimensional, of Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services is key because once you start developing, you will not be able to easily "migrate" the work to the other version. (You pretty much need to start over.) During this webinar, Senturus discusses how to choose between the tabular and multi-dimensional versions of SSAS for your analytic needs and the various features and benefits that each version provides.
Microsoft Business Intelligence: Too Good to be True?
Comparison of Microsoft BI with traditional BI leaders
| VIEW WEBINAR NOW |
Microsoft Business Intelligence software is significantly less expensive than that of the traditional BI leaders, but how does Microsoft's BI functionality compare? During this webinar, we compare Microsoft Business Intelligence with traditional BI leaders, we assess Microsoft BI across key factors, and we give a functionality tour of Microsoft BI. David Buckey, Sr. DBA of the Jamba Juice Company shares his experience with Microsoft BI. 60 minutes.
|
||||||
|
||||||