What I liked best about IBM Cognos Analytics was its user-friendly interface and the ability to create visually appealing and interactive dashboards with minimal effort. The platform offers a wide range of data visualization options and allows for seamless data integration, which made the analysis process more efficient. I also appreciated the built-in AI features that helped guide insights and suggestions, making it easier to understand patterns in the data. Overall, it felt like a powerful tool for both beginners and experienced users in the business intelligence space. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

At first, it takes a bit of time to explore all the features, but that’s expected with a platform as robust and versatile as IBM Cognos Analytics. The more I used it, the more confident I became in navigating and leveraging its full capabilities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Cognos analytics makes it easy to pull consistent reports from multiple data sources, Once set up it's stable and fast, and the dashboard tools helps turn complex data into clear visuals for management, I use it a couple of times every week Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Some configuration requires technical skill, but once built, report run smoothly without constant maintenance Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

IBM Cognos Analytics is one of the ease software to setup and ease to use. It's UI experience is one of the best in the market. Helps me making good and useful reports based on my data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I have nothing to dislike IBM Cognos Analytics, so far it meets my requirements. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Its a powerful complex analytics tool that can handle complex query builds with various integration features. It can integrate with IBM Netezza database directly as well to suit reporting needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Time taken to learn and use and sometimes specifically to the softwares it integrates with may be a bit cumersome or challenging. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It's very initiutive once you get over the first overwhelming m=impressions of all the different menus. After like 5 minutes though, the whole thing because very easy to get the hang of! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

We use cloud hosted data modules and our biggest and only issue has been the speed of the query service host. Our most complicated reports with 100+ queires tend to time out and we have to reset our whole enviornment every few weeks to reset the cache. Thankfully the support team has been very responisve everytime we have any repeated issues & we love how dedicated our sales reps are! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

IBM Cognos Analytics has several key benefits:

1. Easy-to-use reporting and visualization tools

2. Strong data analysis capabilities

3. Integration with multiple data sources

These features help users create insightful reports and make data-driven decisions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Some potential drawbacks of IBM Cognos Analytics include:

1. Steep learning curve for advanced features

2. High cost of implementation and maintenance

3. Complexity in customization and configuration

4. Resource-intensive requirements

These challenges can impact adoption and usage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It easy to use and with small effort we can bring much business value to our users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Learning curve is steep for new colleagues, for us as a long term users its not big deal. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Its ability to see relationships throughout the data. it allows for a more in depth connection and allows for redundant data to be removed and clean up the environment Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

At the moment there isnt much to dislike. Im just getting into using it but so far it seems to be ok Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

IBM Cognos Analytics offers easy reporting, powerful analysis, and smooth integration with various data sources. Its user-friendly interface, rich features, and strong support make it a reliable and complete BI solution for informed decision-making. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

At times, the interface feels a bit outdated, and advanced features may need technical know-how. Initial setup can be complex, and performance may slow with large datasets. Setting up filters or advanced calculations can be tricky for beginners. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

User group distribution and capacity management are well supported. I can easily manage user roles and permissions, and the integration with Planning Analytics and Azure AD is straightforward. We have reliable and responsive access to IBM support, which has been very helpful. I use the product frequently and find the navigation highly intuitive and user-friendly. The product’s installation and configuration are easy to implement. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

At times, I encounter some difficulties when using filters to build reports. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.