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Custom Controls in IBM Cognos Analytics with AI - Part II
Paul Nevill: Fri, Oct, 09, 2026 @ 08:28 AM
Part II: Inside the Hover Detail Control From Idea to Production in 16 Hours In Part One, we showed how AI collaboration made Cognos Analytics custom controls practical to build. This post covers how we built one: a hover control that shows a...
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Simplifying use of Custom Controls in IBM Cognos Analytics with AI
Paul Nevill: Thu, Aug, 13, 2026 @ 04:50 PM
Custom Controls in IBM Cognos Analytics Over ten years ago, IBM introduced custom controls in Cognos Analytics 11.0.4. The concept was powerful and a framework that lets developers inject JavaScript and JSON configuration directly into a Cognos...
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Excel-Like Filtering in IBM Cognos Analytics
Paul Nevill: Thu, Feb, 19, 2026 @ 10:45 AM
A JavaScript control evolved into a coordinated data filter that meets real business needs. The Business Problem Our team was tasked with delivering an IBM Cognos Analytics report that would serve as a daily dashboard tool for business users. The...
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Improve Operational Efficiency with Certified Containers in IBM Cognos Analytics
Paul Nevill: Thu, Dec, 04, 2025 @ 09:05 AM
If you're running IBM Cognos Analytics in your enterprise, Cognos Analytics Certified Containers are a deployment option that fundamentally changes the economics and agility of your BI infrastructure. Whether you're the engineer managing the...
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Using watsonx.BI with IBM Cognos Analytics to Streamline Reporting
Paul Nevill: Thu, Nov, 06, 2025 @ 02:22 PM
Watsonx.BI is the new IBM interface to allow users to speak to data. It provides a more intuitive and user-friendly way to understand drivers of business performance. It can enhance the experience of existing IBM Cognos Analytics users and help...
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Cognos Analytics Reporting Update - Version 12.1.1.
Paul Nevill: Wed, Oct, 29, 2025 @ 09:24 AM
IBM released Cognos Analytics Reporting update as part of Version 12.1.1.There were a lot of practical improvements, plus some real movement toward AI-driven reporting. Let me walk you through what stood out. Reports Feel More Interactive First...
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IBM watsonx BI for Your Business Intelligence Strategy
Paul Nevill: Wed, Jul, 16, 2025 @ 02:52 PM
As organizations strive to become more data-driven, choosing the right analytics platform is a critical step. IBM WatsonX BI has emerged as a compelling choice, blending traditional business intelligence (BI) with artificial intelligence (AI) to...
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Overcoming Common Challenges with AI-Driven Analytics: Lessons Learned and Future Opportunities
Paul Nevill: Tue, Apr, 15, 2025 @ 10:30 AM
In our previous blog posts, “Discover the Benefits of IBM Cognos Analytics: AI-Powered BI Assistant (Part 1)” and “Seven Ways to Work with BI Assistant (Part 2)”, we explored how IBM Cognos Analytics leverages AI to deliver real-time insights and...
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Seven Ways to Co-Work with the IBM Cognos Analytics BI Assistant (Part 2)
Paul Nevill: Sun, Jan, 12, 2025 @ 12:07 PM
In today’s fast-paced, data-driven world, organizations that harness the power of AI can boost their efficiency by up to 40%. Imagine having a virtual co-worker that not only simplifies your work but also helps you make smarter decisions faster....
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