There’s a large divide between the software available for small businesses, basically just a step above consumer-grade software, and the massive packages offered to large enterprises. IBM recognized this divide and bridged the gap with Cognos Express, a streamlined version of its business intelligence software that’s designed to be easier to use, easier to implement, and much more affordable for mid-sized companies and workgroups.

 

 

 

Modular Software

IBM Cognos Express is a broken down into four different modules: Express Advisor, Express Reporter, Express Planner, and Express Xcelerator. Each module features the specific tools you need for integrated analysis, reporting, planning, and budgeting and forecasting. In other words, you can achieve your business intelligence needs at a price you can afford. Everything is included in a pre-configured solution that is easy to install, easy to use, and easy to buy.

 

Express Advisor

Quickly translate raw data into a sophisticated analysis with rich visual presentations with the Cognos Express Advisor. The easy-to-use tools allow you to look at data in real-time as well as enable “what-if” business scenario models. This module can be used by itself or with any other module to expand your business intelligence and planning solutions.

 

Express Reporter

Designed specifically for mid-sized companies, IBM Cognos Express Reporter features self-service reporting and ad hoc query capabilities. It allows the user to meet financial, production, operational, and transactional reporting needs. This module can be used by itself or with any other module to expand your business intelligence and planning solutions.

 

Express Planner

Stay ahead of the competition with premier planning, budgeting, and forecasting software. IBM Cognos Express Planner replaces slow, cumbersome manual planning with automated daily, weekly, or monthly planning tools using the most up-to-date data. This module can be used by itself or with any other module to expand your business intelligence and planning solutions.

 

Express Xcelerator

While Microsoft Excel is a powerful tool on its own, it can be even more useful with the help of Cognos Express Xcelerator. It enables a new level of insight by transforming common spreadsheets into real-time, Excel-based business analysis and optimization. This module can be used by itself or with any other module to expand your business intelligence and planning solutions.