IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence
for Linux on System z™


More users making faster, better decisions on your System z platform

IBM Cognos 8 BI for Linux on System z offers a comprehensive business intelligence solution for the mainframe.

Three key considerations organizations decide if a BI solution on the mainframe will make sense as part of your overall BI strategy:

  • Where is the data and how often do I need to access it? Traditionally, to access mainframe data, organizations move it in off-peak hours to a data warehouse on another platform. This causes a time lag to access information and increases maintenance costs. With a BI solution on the same platform as the transactional data organizations, you can reduce the time to deliver and access critical information for the business.
  • What is my strategic platform for mission-critical applications? You can gain more from your System z platform investment beyond traditional transactional applications with new sources of value such as BI. IBM Cognos 8 BI for Linux on System z is built on the open Cognos 8 platform, so you can gain more from your investment in System z as you deliver BI across the enterprise. 
  • What are my BI solution requirements? A BI solution must be able to meet the needs of all employees—from executives to front line workers. It must deliver the technology requirements for an enterprise solution—security, scalability, availability and reliability. With IBM Cognos 8 BI for Linux on System z, you can use the enterprise-class Cognos 8 platform on a platform known for its ability to meet the most demanding technology requirements.

IBM Cognos 8 BI for Linux on System z addresses all three considerations. Gain the advantage of an acknowledged leader in business intelligence software, and deliver a comprehensive BI solution on an enterprise-class BI platform.

Learn more about IBM Cognos 8 BI capabilities:

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  • Reporting: Access a complete list of self-serve report types, adaptable to any data source, and able to operate from a single metadata layer
  • Analysis: Analyze and report against online analytical processing (OLAP) and dimensionally aware relational sources.
  • Dashboards: Translate information from corporate systems and data into visually rich presentations using gauges, maps, charts, and other graphical elements to show multiple results together.
  • BI Platform: A common foundation for data access, system management, and information delivery underpins IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence and other Cognos performance management products.
  • Extend BI: Extend your BI capabilities with search, mobile access to data, and more

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