Features for non-technical business users to help increase productivity and personalize their experience. View the webinar video recording and download this deck: http://www.senturus.com/resources/maximizing-ibm-cognos-bi-for-the-business-user/. This webinar provides an overview and demonstration of how IBM Cognos BI 10.2.2 can help business users and others interested in mastering automated report execution and delivery, data-driven alerting and self-service dashboarding and data discovery. Senturus, a business analytics consulting firm, has a resource library with hundreds of free recorded webinars, trainings, demos and unbiased product reviews. Take a look and share them with your colleagues and friends: http://www.senturus.com/resources/.

1. Maximize the Value of the IBM Cognos 10.2.2 Platform
IBM COGNOS 10.2 FOR THE BUSINESS USER

2. • Quick introduction
• Live demonstration:
– Overview of the IBM Cognos 10.2 Portal
– Built-in features that enhance the productivity and
personalize the experience of the information consumer
– Evolve from passive consumer to self-service data
exploration and dashboard assembly
• Senturus introduction
• Q & A
Today’s Agenda
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3. Introduction: Today’s Host and Presenter
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Albert Valdez
Vice President of Learning Solutions
Senturus

4. This slide deck is part of the “Maximizing Cognos BI for
the Business User” recorded webinar. To view the FREE
recording of the entire presentation and download the
slide deck, go to:
www.senturus.com/resources/maximizing-ibm-cognos-
bi-for-the-business-user/
Senturus’ comprehensive library of recorded webinars,
demos, white papers, presentations and case studies is
available on our website:
www.senturus.com
Hear the Recording
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5. Resource Library
Senturus’ whole purpose is to make you
successful with Business Analytics. Thus,
we offer a series of technology-neutral
webinars, training on specific software,
demonstrations, and no-holds-barred
reviews of new software releases. We
host dozens of live webinars every year
and we offer a comprehensive library of
recorded webinars, demos, white papers,
presentations and case studies on our
website--a wealth of learning resources.
Most of our content is custom created
and constantly updated, so visit us often
to see what’s new in the industry.
www.senturus.com/resources/
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6. • The Platform is a combination of integrated, web-
based tools that empower business users to:
– Consume Business Intelligence via Reports, Dashboards,
Scorecards, and Alerts (Cognos Connection Portal)
– Assemble and Interact with Business Intelligence
artifacts using self-service Dashboards (Cognos
Workspace)
– Author Business Reports and Explore Data (Cognos
Workspace Advanced)
– Design Sophisticated, Professional Reports for
Distribution throughout the Enterprise (Report Studio)
– Deliver Interactive, Visual Reports to Mobile Consumers
(Active Reports)
What is the IBM Cognos 10 “Platform”?
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7. Access and Personalize the Portal
Automate Report Execution and Delivery
Create Data-driven Alerts
Assemble a Dashboard and Explore Data
LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS

8. Who we are
SENTURUS INTRODUCTION

9. This slide deck is part of the “Maximizing Cognos BI for
the Business User” recorded webinar. To view the FREE
recording of the entire presentation and download the
slide deck, go to:
www.senturus.com/resources/maximizing-ibm-cognos-
bi-for-the-business-user/
Senturus’ comprehensive library of recorded webinars,
demos, white papers, presentations and case studies is
available on our website:
www.senturus.com
Hear the Recording
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10. Senturus: Business Analytics Consultants
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Business
Intelligence
Enterprise
Planning
Predictive
Analytics
Our Team:
Business depth combined with technical expertise.
Former CFOs, CIOs, Controllers, Directors

11. 800+ Clients, 1400+ Projects, 14 Years
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12. www.senturus.com/events
Upcoming Events
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13. Flexible learning solutions from Senturus
COGNOS TRAINING OFFERINGS

14. This slide deck is part of the “Maximizing Cognos BI for
the Business User” recorded webinar. To view the FREE
recording of the entire presentation and download the
slide deck, go to:
www.senturus.com/resources/maximizing-ibm-cognos-
bi-for-the-business-user/
Senturus’ comprehensive library of recorded webinars,
demos, white papers, presentations and case studies is
available on our website:
www.senturus.com
Hear the Recording
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15. *Custom, tailored training also available*
Cognos Training Offerings:
Instructor-led, Online Public Classroom
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16. • FINALLY – formal training designed for the Consumer:
• Self-Service Analytics for the Business User
– Two dates available:
– April 17, 7:00am – 11:00am Pacific Time
– June 3, 9:00am – 1:00pm Pacific Time
– Just a half-day of training
– Instructor-led, online with plenty of hands-on exercises
– $399
– Private and customized training also available
• Perfect for new users as well as those with experience
who want to take full advantage of the consumer
features
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Cognos Training Offerings: New Course Just Released

17. • Just getting started with IBM Cognos? Talk to the
experts!
• Interested in a private training engagement?
• Give Senturus a chance to deliver a tailored training
solution – you won’t be sorry!
– Private delivery of standard course material
– Customized course design, using your data, your
requirements for maximum impact
– Hybrid solutions leveraging existing course material and
real-world application of knowledge
– Small group or one-on-one mentoring where we work with
you to deliver solutions and knowledge in a focused
learning engagement
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Cognos Training Offerings: Senior Learning Solutions
Specialist Private Training

18. • Call or email: info@senturus.com, 888-601-6010
• Let’s work together to assess current skills, desired
state, and design a roadmap for success!
– Pre-paid training credits can save you significant money
– Use your training budget effectively
– Credits are flexible
– Think about resource turnover, transition, and evolution
• Education is key to adoption – adoption is the key to
the success of your project
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Cognos Training Offerings:
Learning Needs Assessment

19. This slide deck is part of the “Maximizing Cognos BI for
the Business User” recorded webinar. To view the FREE
recording of the entire presentation and download the
slide deck, go to:
www.senturus.com/resources/maximizing-ibm-cognos-
bi-for-the-business-user/
Senturus’ comprehensive library of recorded webinars,
demos, white papers, presentations and case studies is
available on our website:
www.senturus.com
Hear the Recording
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20. Thank You!
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888-601-6010
info@senturus.com
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