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 64-bit

Benefit Model and analyze large data volumes with fast response times Easily create simulations interactively to test new business assumptions Model any type of business process; natural way to build models Create complex financial applications Easily load large amounts of data quickly (e.g., intraday) from any sources including ERP, DW, etc.

TM1 Icon Bar

Server Explorer

In-Memory

Multi-Cube Rules Language Turbo Integrator

Cube Viewer

TM1 Presentation Components

Feature TM1 Server Explorer

Benefit Build, deploy, and maintain application dimensions, cubes, rules, security, etc. Easily create reports and templates deployed via Excel or web Simply access Excel generated reports or input templates Self-service ad-hoc analysis optimized for R/W access to TM1 (also supports Essbase, MSAS, SAP BW)

Cognos TM1 Server Explorer

Cognos TM1 Web

Cognos TM1 Excel

Cognos TM1 Web Cognos TM1 Executive Viewer

Cognos TM1 Excel

Cognos TM1 Executive Viewer

TM1 Models: Extensible & Versatile

Consolidation

Salary Planning

Project Mgmt

Cash Flow

Finance
Profit & Loss Balance Sheet

Workforce
Resource Planning

An integrated extensible application for all users and business functions, with common:
architecture fact data reference data scenarios business rules workflow presentation security

Sales Commissions

Cognos TM1

Pipeline Analysis

Customer Profitability Production Planning

Product Profitability

Customer
Churn Analysis Marketing Effectiveness

Product
Inventory Mgmt Quality Tracking

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

Administrators: 2

Number of Users

Professionals: 25 Viewers: 100

Geographies

UK, US, Canada Start: September 2007 Go-live: November 2007 Planning Reporting Forecasting

Timing

Current State

Future State

Reporting

HR Systems

Cognos 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

Other 3rd-Party

Administrator for IT

Professional

Viewer

Developer Roles

End-User Roles

TM1 Database Server

TM1 Presentation Server

Cognos TM1 Enterprise Server

How Does Cognos TM1 Stack Up? TM1 Support for large models & data volumes Writeback In-memory, real-time Handles all PM requirements Level of IT support OLS PPS QV

Ease of deployment
OLS = SAP OutlookSoft, PPS = Microsoft PerformancePoint Server, QV = QlikTech QlikView