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Page 1: Introduction to Cognos TM1

© 2008 IBM Corporation

P110 - Introduction to Cognos TM1

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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

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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 technologyinherent strength of this technology

– Linked multi-dimensional cubesLinked multi-dimensional cubes form the heart of this Performance Management solution

– Calculations are performed in real-time,real-time, so that dynamic analysis is possible

– Tight integration to ExcelTight integration to Excel enables users to work without stepping outside of traditional comfort zones

– Flexible Web deliveryFlexible Web delivery includes dashboards and scorecards, self-service analytics, Excel-authored reports and ad-hoc analysis

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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

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TM1 Database Components

Feature Benefit

64-bitModel and analyze large data volumes with fast response times

In-MemoryEasily create simulations interactively to test new business assumptions

Multi-CubeModel 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.

Server ExplorerServer Explorer

Cube ViewerCube Viewer

TM1 Icon BarTM1 Icon Bar

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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 Web

Cognos TM1 Excel

Cognos TM1 Server Explorer

Cognos TM1 Executive Viewer

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TM1 Models: Extensible & Versatile

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

• architecture• fact data• reference data• scenarios• business rules• workflow• presentation• security

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

• architecture• fact data• reference data• scenarios• business rules• workflow• presentation• security

Finance

Customer Product

Workforce

Consolidation

ProductProfitability

SalaryPlanning

ResourcePlanning

CustomerProfitability

ProjectMgmt

Cognos TM1

MarketingEffectiveness

PipelineAnalysis Production

Planning

QualityTracking

BalanceSheet

Cash Flow

Profit & Loss

ChurnAnalysis

SalesCommissions

InventoryMgmt

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Cognos TM1 Solution Gallery

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TM1 Representative SolutionsExecutive Dashboard

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TM1 Representative Solutions Analyst Dashboard

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TM1 Representative Solutions Financial Reporting

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TM1 Representative Solutions Analytical + Transactional Views

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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

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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

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Connect Immediately

– SAP Connector

– Data orchestration

Work Interactively

– In-memory modeling

– Concurrent write then read

Grow Exponentially

– Extensible solutions

– Mainstream 64-bit hardware

TM1 Unique Value 3: React Faster

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A Typical TM1 Deployment Scenario

Application Name“Integrated Workforce Planning”

Number of Users

Administrators: 2

Professionals: 25

Viewers: 100

Geographies UK, US, Canada

TimingStart: September 2007

Go-live: November 2007

CurrentState

FutureState

HRSystems

CognosTM1

CognosTM1

Reporting

Planning

Forecasting

Reporting

Planning

Forecasting

For Example

Purposes Only

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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

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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 SAP Connector

Cognos TM1 Enterprise Server

TM1 Database Server TM1 Presentation Server

Developer Roles

Administrator

End-User Roles

Professional ViewerAdministrator for IT

Other 3rd-Party

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How Does Cognos TM1 Stack Up?

In-memory, real-time

Support for large models & data volumes

Writeback

Ease of deployment

Level of IT support

Handles all PM requirements

QVPPSOLSTM1

OLS = SAP® OutlookSoft, PPS = Microsoft® PerformancePoint Server, QV = QlikTech® QlikView