Why is Excel the #1 Analytics Tool?

It’s Cheap and Easy. The Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software is probably already installed on the business user’s computer. And many users today have been exposed to Microsoft Office software since […]
Unclutter Your Insights: A Guide to Analytics Spring Cleaning

Unclutter Your Insights A Guide to Analytics Spring Cleaning The new year starts out with a bang; year-end reports are created and scrutinized, and then everyone settles into a consistent […]
NY Style vs. Chicago Style Pizza: A Delicious Debate

When satisfying our cravings, few things can rival the joy of a piping hot slice of pizza. The debate between New York-style and Chicago-style pizza has sparked passionate discussions for […]
Your Users Want Their Query Studio

With the release of IBM Cognos Analytics 12, the long-announced deprecation of Query Studio and Analysis Studio was finally delivered with a version of Cognos Analytics minus those studios. While […]
Is The Taylor Swift Effect Real?

Some critics suggest that she is driving up Super Bowl ticket prices This weekend’s Super Bowl is expected to be one of the top 3 most watched events in television […]
Analytics Catalogs – A Rising Star in the Analytics Ecosystem

Introduction As a Chief Technology Officer (CTO), I am always on the lookout for emerging technologies that transform the way we approach analytics. One such technology that caught my attention […]
Have You Exposed Yourself Lately?

We’re talking about security in the cloud Over Exposure Let’s put it this way, what do you worry about exposing? What are your most valuable assets? Your Social Security […]
The Importance of KPIs and How to Use Them Effectively

The Importance of KPIs And when mediocre is better than perfect One way to fail is to insist on perfection. Perfection is impossible and the enemy of good. The inventor […]
The Quickest Path From CQM To DQM

The quickest path from CQM to DQM It’s a straight line with MotioCI Chances are good that if you’re a long-time Cognos Analytics customer you’re still dragging around some legacy […]
Turbocharge Your Analytics Implementation with CI/CD

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, businesses rely on data-driven insights to make informed decisions and gain a competitive edge. Implementing analytics solutions effectively and efficiently is crucial for deriving valuable […]
