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From Unstructured Data to Actionable Insights using IBM watsonx.data
Introduction In today’s data-driven world, organizations often sit on massive volumes of unstructured information in PDFs, logs, text files, JSONs. While the files hold valuable information, business analytics tools like IBM Planning Analytics... Read More1 min read
Using watsonx.BI with IBM Cognos Analytics to Streamline Reporting
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... Read More4 min read
Integrating IBM Planning Analytics SaaS V12 with Google Cloud Storage
As organizations increasingly adopt cloud-based infrastructure, the need to seamlessly connect various cloud services becomes paramount. If you are working with IBM Planning Analytics as a Service (IBM PA SaaS) V12, you have likely encountered... Read More2 min read
Cognos Analytics Reporting Update - Version 12.1.1.
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... Read More5 min read
Integrating OpenAI’s API into a TI Process in IBM Planning Analytics
This technical note outlines the method for embedding the OpenAI API into a TI script in IBM Planning Analytics. The purpose of this exercise is to integrate external data using the OpenAI API to pull live estimates into IBM Planning Analytics. This... Read More3 min read
IBM watsonx Orchestrate Integration with IBM Planning Analytics
We have successfully integrated IBM watsonx Orchestrate with IBM Planning Analytics to allow seamless, real-time interaction with data and models using natural language for both end users and developers. This blog describes the initial proof of... Read More4 min read
Reality Check on the Use of AI in Finance and FP&A
“AI Forecasting” comes up in every discussion with clients in FP&A and in finance, more broadly. Typically, the expectation is to automate and streamline the planning and forecasting process, to reduce the burden on their people and improve the... Read More2 min read
IBM watsonx BI for Your Business Intelligence Strategy
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... Read More2 min read
Analyzing Cell History in IBM Planning Analytics
Eric Castorina: Tue, Jun, 10, 2025 @ 10:57 AM