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Automated Upload of XLS Flat Files into IBM Planning Analytics Cloud

Uploading large amounts of data from Excel into IBM Planning Analytics Cloud environments can be a cumbersome task. Although IBM PA’s Excel integration is second to none in the EPM space, there is no way to easily upload a flat file directly from... Read More

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Seven Ways to Co-Work with the IBM Cognos Analytics BI Assistant (Part 2)

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.... Read More

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Benefits of IBM Cognos Analytics AI-Powered BI Assistant – Part 1

The Cognos Analytics BI Assistant was first introduced in version 11.2 of IBM Cognos Analytics. This version was released in June 2021, bringing AI-powered enhancements, including the BI Assistant. With Cognos Analytics version 12, Cognos Analytics... Read More

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IBM Planning Analytics Release 2.0.96

IBM will soon release IBM Planning Analytics update 2.0.96. Below is a summary of the updates included: What's New in Books and Reporting? Use AI to interact with books using natural language. The new Planning Analytics AI assistant lets you perform... Read More

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IBM Planning Analytics Workspace Release 2.0.95

IBM released IBM Planning Analytics update 2.0.95, the detail of what is included in the release can be found HERE. Below is a summary of the updates included: Books and Reporting Customized Display of Hierarchies in Synchronization New... Read More

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IBM Planning Analytics Workspace Release 2.0.92.

IBM released PAW 2.0.92 with some big changes to the User Interface (UI). One change is the addition of automatic tabs within applicable code blocks within the Workbench. IBM removed the ability to use the TAB button within TI processes to select... Read More

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IBM Planning Analytics vs Anaplan - An ACG Point Of View (POV)

The purpose of this post is to provide a high-level comparison of IBM Planning Analytics and Anaplan. The comparison represents a Point of View (POV) of Application Consulting Group (ACG) based on our experience with both platforms and general... Read More

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Adding Images to Planning Analytics for Excel (PAfE) Views

NEW IMAGE FUNCTION IN EXCEL IBM Planning Analytics users are sure to be interested in a new Excel function that is available for adding images to Planning Analytics for Excel (PAfE) reports. We found this feature to be very helpful for customers... Read More

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Cognos Analytics Release 12.0.1 is Here!

WHAT’S NEW IN COGNOS ANALYTICS RELEASE 12.0.1? IBM has introduced Cognos Analytics release 12.0.1and it includes some great new features. To get you up to speed quickly, here is a quick summary of what’s new in the latest release: Multiple... Read More