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IBM Cognos TM1

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Cognos Command Center – Setting up Triggers

Ever wondered how to synchronize your TM1 TI Data loads as soon as your files are available? Want to know how to avoid running never-ending chores that monitor when a file has dropped? Do you need to synchronize flat between different TM1 instances... Read More

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Best Practices for IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) Integration

Effective integration of IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) with the existing infrastructure is usually one of the top priorities of organizations looking to use TM1. TM1 has a set of embedded tools that make the integration reasonably straight forward... Read More

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Integrated Budgeting for Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

The primary focus of budgeting and forecasting at a majority of companies is the Income Statement and associated KPIs (Revenue, EBITDA, Net Income). Significant investments are often made to increase the accuracy of the budget and forecast via... Read More

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IBM PAX - The 4 Report Types and How to Use Them

IBM Planning Analytics for Excel (PAX) gives users four different report types to choose from depending on the type of report or analysis they would like to create. Some of the report types are new and represent a change from the former Perspectives... Read More

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The Future of IBM Planning Analytics - IBM Data and AI Forum Debrief

It was an exciting set of news and updates around IBM PA at the IBM Data and AI Conference in Miami last week. Through a variety of presentations by IBM Offering Management as well is in private meetings with IBM executives, we felt a renewed buzz... Read More

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Using REST API with IBM Planning Analytics

What is the TM1 REST API The TM1 REST API is a relatively unexplored method of interacting with TM1 and allow external applications access to server objects directly. Introduced in version 10.2 and constantly being improved upon with each Planning... Read More

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Adding Single Sign-On to IBM Planning Analytics Local

Adding single sign-on capabilities is a great way to get the most out of IBM Planning Analytics Local, whether it’s part of an upgrade, or simply to enhance an existing install – in fact, it is often a business requirement for many clients.... Read More

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Working with the Audit Log and Transaction Log in IBM Planning Analytics (IBM Cognos TM1)

IBM Planning Analytics maintains a detailed log of all changes in the system caused by both users and processes, including changes in values or core structures. Maintaining a full transparency is critical to facilitate key business and control... Read More

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Working with Virtual Dimensions in IBM Planning Analytics 2.0.

Ability to create virtual dimensions from attribute-based hierarchies is a key update in IBM Planning Analytics 2.0 and a huge source of value. This is a major differentiation for IBM PA compared to other similar platforms. It provides even greater... Read More

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Object Security Integration with IBM Cognos TM1

One of the key security-related selling points within IBM Cognos TM1 is the tool’s ability to assign different security levels to different objects within the TM1 model for any given user or group. Properly handling object security interaction... Read More

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