Insights from IBM Cognos Analytics Reviewers
Based on 7 verified reviews published in the last 18 months
What, if anything, do IBM Cognos Analytics’s capabilities allow you to do now that you couldn’t before?
7 answeredThis report synthesizes 7 recent reviews to understand how IBM Cognos Analytics' capabilities have created new possibilities for users. A significant portion of reviewers, 3 out of 7, highlight improved data access as a key benefit, noting that they can now retrieve data from multiple sources and convert it to a standardized format without manual effort or writing SQL queries. This enhancement reduces reliance on others, saves time, and improves productivity. Additionally, 2 of 7 reviewers appreciate the enhanced visualization tools, which enable users to create more interactive and personalized charts and reports, leveraging AI capabilities for active analysis and automated recommendations.
Improved data access
3 mentionsA substantial number of reviewers (3 of 7) emphasize that IBM Cognos Analytics has significantly improved their data ac…
A substantial number of reviewers (3 of 7) emphasize that IBM Cognos Analytics has significantly improved their data access capabilities. They report that they no longer need to manually retrieve data from various sources or write SQL queries, leading to increased efficiency and reduced reliance on others.
Enhanced visualization tools
2 mentionsAlmost a third of reviewers (2 of 7) value the enhanced visualization tools provided by IBM Cognos Analytics. These too…
Almost a third of reviewers (2 of 7) value the enhanced visualization tools provided by IBM Cognos Analytics. These tools empower users to create more interactive and personalized charts and reports, leveraging AI capabilities for active analysis and automated recommendations, even without deep technical knowledge.
Besides IBM Cognos Analytics, what other software do you regularly use? How likely would you be to recommend it to a friend or colleague?
7 answeredThis report synthesizes 7 recent product reviews to identify software products commonly used alongside IBM Cognos Analytics. Reviewers most often mentioned Microsoft Power BI and Tableau Desktop. Due to the small sample size, these findings should be considered preliminary. Microsoft Power BI was mentioned by 3 of the 7 reviewers. Tableau Desktop was mentioned by 2 reviewers, with one reviewer listing it alongside Microsoft Power BI and Qlik Analytics Platform. The reviews do not provide specific details on how these tools are used in conjunction with IBM Cognos Analytics or whether reviewers would recommend them.
Microsoft Power BI
3 mentionsMicrosoft Power BI was mentioned by 3 of the 7 reviewers. However, the reviews do not elaborate on the specific reasons…
Microsoft Power BI was mentioned by 3 of the 7 reviewers. However, the reviews do not elaborate on the specific reasons for using Microsoft Power BI alongside IBM Cognos Analytics. The mentions serve primarily to acknowledge its use within the reviewers' broader analytics ecosystem.
Tableau Desktop
2 mentionsTableau Desktop was mentioned by 2 of the 7 reviewers. As with Microsoft Power BI, the reviews do not provide specific…
Tableau Desktop was mentioned by 2 of the 7 reviewers. As with Microsoft Power BI, the reviews do not provide specific details on the context of its use alongside IBM Cognos Analytics. The mentions indicate that Tableau Desktop is part of the reviewers' suite of analytics tools.
Please provide some detailed examples of areas where IBM Cognos Analytics has room for improvement.
7 answeredThis report synthesizes 7 recent reviews to identify areas for improvement in IBM Cognos Analytics. Reviewers highlight challenges related to the platform's learning curve, cloud version performance, and mobile experience. Specifically, 3 of 7 reviewers mention a steep learning curve, particularly when compared to other business intelligence tools. The cloud version's slowness is noted by 2 of 7 reviewers, especially with larger datasets. The mobile experience is also cited as an area needing enhancement by 2 of 7 reviewers, with some options not being available compared to the desktop version. These factors collectively suggest that while IBM Cognos Analytics offers a range of features, usability and performance in certain environments could be improved.
Steep learning curve
3 mentionsA significant portion of reviewers, 3 out of 7, find the learning curve associated with IBM Cognos Analytics to be stee…
A significant portion of reviewers, 3 out of 7, find the learning curve associated with IBM Cognos Analytics to be steep. This difficulty is often contrasted with the relative ease of use of competing BI tools. Reviewers suggest that new users may face challenges in mastering the platform and configuring data connections.
Mobile experience lacking
2 mentionsThe mobile experience within IBM Cognos Analytics is considered lacking by 2 of 7 reviewers. They report that the mobil…
The mobile experience within IBM Cognos Analytics is considered lacking by 2 of 7 reviewers. They report that the mobile version does not offer the same level of functionality as the desktop version, with certain options being unavailable, which leads to a less user-friendly experience.
Cloud version slowness
2 mentionsThe performance of the cloud version of IBM Cognos Analytics is a concern for some users, with 2 of 7 reviewers reporti…
The performance of the cloud version of IBM Cognos Analytics is a concern for some users, with 2 of 7 reviewers reporting slowness. This issue seems to be exacerbated when dealing with larger datasets, potentially impacting the efficiency of data analysis and reporting tasks.