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P110 - Introduction to Cognos TM1

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2008 IBM Corporation

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 technology
Linked multi-dimensional cubes form the heart of this Performance
Management solution
Calculations are performed in real-time, so that dynamic analysis is
possible
Tight integration to Excel enables users to work without stepping
outside of traditional comfort zones
Flexible 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-bit

Model and analyze large data


volumes with fast response
times

In-Memory

Easily create simulations


interactively to test new
business assumptions

Multi-Cube

Model 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.

TM1
TM1Icon
IconBar
Bar

Server
ServerExplorer
Explorer

Cube Viewer
Cube Viewer

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 Server Explorer

Cognos TM1 Excel

Cognos TM1 Web

Cognos TM1 Executive Viewer

TM1 Models: Extensible & Versatile

Consolidation

Finance

Cash
Flow

Project
Mgmt

Salary
Planning

Workforce

Profit
& Loss

Balance
Sheet

Sales
Commissions

Resource
Planning

architecture
fact data
reference data
scenarios
business rules
workflow
presentation
security

Cognos TM1

Customer
Profitability

Pipeline
Analysis

Customer

Production
Planning

Product
Profitability

Product
Inventory
Mgmt

Churn
Analysis

Marketing
Effectiveness

Quality
Tracking

An integrated
extensible
application for all
users and business
functions, with
common:

Cognos TM1 Solution Gallery

TM1 Representative Solutions


Executive 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

TM1 Unique Value 3: React Faster

Connect Immediately
SAP Connector
Data orchestration
Work Interactively
In-memory modeling
Concurrent write then read
Grow Exponentially
Extensible solutions
Mainstream 64-bit hardware

A Typical TM1 Deployment Scenario

Application Name

Integrated Workforce
Planning

F or
Pur Exam
pos
p
es l e
Onl
y

Administrators: 2
Number of Users

Professionals: 25
Viewers: 100

Geographies

UK, US, Canada


Start: September 2007

Timing

Go-live: November 2007

Current
State

Future
State

Planning
Reporting

Forecasting

Reporting

HR
Systems

Cognos
Cognos
TM1
TM1

Planning
Forecasting

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
Administrator

SAP Connector

Administrator for IT

Developer Roles
TM1 Database Server

Other 3rd-Party
Professional

Viewer

End-User Roles
TM1 Presentation Server

Cognos TM1 Enterprise Server

How Does Cognos TM1 Stack Up?


TM1

OLS

PPS

QV

Support for large models & data


volumes
Writeback
In-memory, real-time
Handles all PM requirements
Level of IT support
Ease of deployment
OLS = SAP OutlookSoft, PPS = Microsoft PerformancePoint Server, QV = QlikTech QlikView

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