A successful business envisions a continuous progress through a strong sense of planning and implementation. The planning phase is a crucial part of performance management wherein the business path is determined by using variables that affect performance. While it’s true that there is no straightforward path to success, there are […]
Business
9 posts
Every business owner knows that majority of the market is headed online. That is why websites are created in order to attract customers with solutions that could help solve their problems. Chances are, if you have a business, you have a website. But how do you know if your website […]
Business Intelligence is no doubt one of the most used buzzwords in the modern business landscape. Newer BI models are easier to use, have simpler interfaces and can be operated and understood even by the most technologically-adverse team member in a company. Given the accessibility of today’s BI software, the […]
At its’ most basic, the series of activities or processes that are used to observe a company’s short and long term financial results are filed under financial performance management. Although this phrase is mostly used in investment management, it can also be used in business functions. The basic […]
The self-service business intelligence approach allows users to make analytical queries and personalized reports on their own, without having to utilize IT manpower. This frees up the IT staff to concentrate on other business tasks—making the set-up beneficial for both parties. Self-service business intelligence, often shortened to SSBI, is […]
There are three things that a business should be prepared for it to succeed: Budgeting, planning, and forecasting (BP&F). These three elements tell whether your business is on the right track and project if it can even compete with their competitors within the industry. When it comes to financial goals, […]
One of the most powerful parts of Cognos Insight is the ability to add different themes to your workspace. This can cause your widgets to pop out a little more, and give a little more color. Sometimes we want a little bit more than what we are given in the […]
Dealing with dates in Cognos can sometimes be a daunting task. Dates should be straightforward, but sometimes they take extra work to get what you want. Your data is designed to list the date of the transaction, but maybe you only care about data on a per week, per month, […]
(Enjoy a sneak peak of some dashboard screenshots as you read) In recent years, mobile device sales have outshined those of personal computers. One survey reported that 95 percent of employees purchased a mobile device with the intent to use it for work. For many this has meant discovering the […]