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P110 - Introduction to Cognos TM1
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Cognos TM1 @ IBM Cognos
– New analysis and business optimization capabilities across the Cognos product family
– Unique value propositions such as:• very fast real-time performance
• scalability for large data volumes
• non-technical user-centric design
• an Excel-based approach to application development
– Deployable in a stand-alone configuration or integrated with dedicated Cognos planning, consolidation, analysis and reporting products
Analyst Praise for IBM Cognos TM1…
Key findings from the Butler Group "Technology Audit"
– Strong OLAP capabilities and the speed of the TM1 engine underpin the inherent strength of this technologyinherent strength of this technology
– Linked multi-dimensional cubesLinked multi-dimensional cubes form the heart of this Performance Management solution
– Calculations are performed in real-time,real-time, so that dynamic analysis is possible
– Tight integration to ExcelTight integration to Excel enables users to work without stepping outside of traditional comfort zones
– Flexible Web deliveryFlexible Web delivery includes dashboards and scorecards, self-service analytics, Excel-authored reports and ad-hoc analysis
Cognos TM1 Capabilities in a Nutshell
Read/write at speed of thought for Planning and Budgeting
What-if scenario modeling for Forecasting
In-memory multi-dimensional cubes for Analysis and Reporting
Centrally-managed business hierarchies, rules and calculations
Built-in data and metadata integration
Leverages Excel functionality and skills
TM1 Database Components
Feature Benefit
64-bitModel and analyze large data volumes with fast response times
In-MemoryEasily create simulations interactively to test new business assumptions
Multi-CubeModel any type of business process; natural way to build models
Rules Language
Create complex financial applications
Turbo Integrator
Easily load large amounts of data quickly (e.g., intraday) from any sources including ERP, DW, etc.
Server ExplorerServer Explorer
Cube ViewerCube Viewer
TM1 Icon BarTM1 Icon Bar
TM1 Presentation Components
Feature Benefit
TM1 Server Explorer
Build, deploy, and maintain application dimensions, cubes, rules, security, etc.
Cognos TM1 Excel
Easily create reports and templates deployed via Excel or web
Cognos TM1 Web
Simply access Excel “generated” reports or input templates
Cognos TM1 Executive Viewer
Self-service ad-hoc analysis optimized for R/W access to TM1 (also supports Essbase, MSAS, SAP BW)
Cognos TM1 Web
Cognos TM1 Excel
Cognos TM1 Server Explorer
Cognos TM1 Executive Viewer
TM1 Models: Extensible & Versatile
An integrated extensible application for all users and business functions, with common:
• architecture• fact data• reference data• scenarios• business rules• workflow• presentation• security
An integrated extensible application for all users and business functions, with common:
• architecture• fact data• reference data• scenarios• business rules• workflow• presentation• security
Finance
Customer Product
Workforce
Consolidation
ProductProfitability
SalaryPlanning
ResourcePlanning
CustomerProfitability
ProjectMgmt
Cognos TM1
MarketingEffectiveness
PipelineAnalysis Production
Planning
QualityTracking
BalanceSheet
Cash Flow
Profit & Loss
ChurnAnalysis
SalesCommissions
InventoryMgmt
Cognos TM1 Solution Gallery
TM1 Representative SolutionsExecutive Dashboard
TM1 Representative Solutions Analyst Dashboard
TM1 Representative Solutions Financial Reporting
TM1 Representative Solutions Analytical + Transactional Views
TM1 Unique Value 1: Deploy Easier
User-Driven Design
– Maximum leverage of business knowledge
– Minimal coding and IT resources
– Rapid “Time to Value”
Point-And-Click Development
– Data Integration Wizards
– Expressive Modeling
– Integrated Workflow
– Graphical Screen/Report Builders
Simplicity
– One Technology
– One Database
– One Set of Skills
TM1 Unique Value 2: Deploy Faster
Leverage Excel– Formulas
– Formatting
– Charting
Leverage the Web– Reach Every User
– Zero Footprint
– Minimal Training
Empower All Users– Interactive Analysis
– Advanced Visualization
– Automated Data Entry
Connect Immediately
– SAP Connector
– Data orchestration
Work Interactively
– In-memory modeling
– Concurrent write then read
Grow Exponentially
– Extensible solutions
– Mainstream 64-bit hardware
TM1 Unique Value 3: React Faster
A Typical TM1 Deployment Scenario
Application Name“Integrated Workforce Planning”
Number of Users
Administrators: 2
Professionals: 25
Viewers: 100
Geographies UK, US, Canada
TimingStart: September 2007
Go-live: November 2007
CurrentState
FutureState
HRSystems
CognosTM1
CognosTM1
Reporting
Planning
Forecasting
Reporting
Planning
Forecasting
For Example
Purposes Only
TM1: Three Editions For Every Need
Cognos TM1 Personal Edition
– Personal modeling and what-if analysis
– Single-user license
Cognos TM1 MidMarket Edition
– Small-Medium Enterprises
– Departmental or Pilot Applications
– Up to 55 users / server
Cognos TM1 Enterprise Edition
– Integrated with Cognos 8 Platform
– Unlimited scalability
TM1 Licensing Model
Three licensable categories:
– Servers (varies by Edition)
– User Roles (Enterprise = 4, MM = 2, Personal = 1)
– Add-On Extensions and Applications
Journaling Module SAP Connector
Cognos TM1 Enterprise Server
TM1 Database Server TM1 Presentation Server
Developer Roles
Administrator
End-User Roles
Professional ViewerAdministrator for IT
Other 3rd-Party
How Does Cognos TM1 Stack Up?
In-memory, real-time
Support for large models & data volumes
Writeback
Ease of deployment
Level of IT support
Handles all PM requirements
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