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Dear Colleague, Welcome to the August, 2011 edition of DataClarity’s Performance Pathways eNewsletter. In this edition, read about recent industry news and trends and the latest developments at DataClarity – including two special offers for all Online Cognos Courses and Cognos FSR products. Find out how to choose the right Cognos training, learn more about financial reporting, and see Cognos 10 in action in our resources section. Explore our Education offerings and take advantage of 20% saving on Cognos Online Training Classes. Please enjoy this month’s edition of Performance Pathways, the eNewsletter that leads the way to higher performance management. |
August 2011 Edition Industry News and Trends |
Industry News and Trends |
Predictive analytics will soon power many decisions, whether we know it or notCan machines and systems predict the future for us? They are already being employed to make inferences about the immediate future, especially when it comes to gauging the profitability or riskiness of new customers, the viability of new ventures, or the operational life of equipment. Read more |
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Research Report: Benchmarking the analysis of data to gain insightToday, where business and technology intersect, it seems as if everything is about analytics. Why? The key is information. Businesses have more of it than ever before, stored in more systems and locations, being produced in increasingly varied forms and being used in strikingly varied ways. Read more |
Customer Stories |
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Seattle City Light illuminates corporate performanceWith hundreds of legacy systems and spreadsheets, many containing data of doubtful quality, it was difficult and time-consuming for Seattle City Light to measure its business performance. Read more |
Giant Tiger bridges the gap in financial planningWith a network of more than 200 stores across Canada, Giant Tiger wanted to find a better way to align local financial and operational planning with central corporate objectives. Learn more |
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Simply put, IBM Cognos FSR gives LV= one version of the truthA combination of rapid growth and the company’s efforts to transform itself to meet the rapidly changing environment that insurers and asset managers must operate in had a profound impact on the Group Finance department at LV=. Read more |
Upcoming Online Training CoursesEnroll today in one of our affordable and convenient instructor-led online training courses that totally eliminate travel and time away, and enable focused learning in our state-of-the-art virtual classrooms. |
| Cognos 10 BI Administration September 8-9, 2011 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT More information |
Cognos 10 Report Studio Essentials September 12-13, 2011 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT More information |
| Cognos 10 Report Studio Intermediate September 15, 2011 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT More Information |
Cognos 10 Framework Manager September 19-21, 2011 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT More information |
| Cognos 10 Framework Manager Advanced September 22, 2011 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT More Information |
Cognos 10 Query Studio September 26, 2011 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT More information |
| Cognos 10 Analysis Studio September 27, 2011 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT More Information |
Discounts and Promotions |
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Learn more. Pay less.DataClarity is now offering a special promotion of 20% discount on all Online Cognos Training Courses. This limited time offer will run until the end of September. Read more |
Save up to 75% on Cognos FSR through September 30!IBM Cognos FSR automates external and internal reporting processes to reduce risk while improving efficiency and transforming the way finance/accounting/legal departments manage and deliver critically important financial and management reports. Now for a limited time only, Cognos FSR is available at up to 75% OFF the standard price. Learn more |
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Request a Free Renewal Analysis for your IBM Cognos SoftwareNow IBM Cognos Subscription and Support Renewal it’s simple and cost-effective. Get your free renewal analysis to identify your organization’s needs and how to leverage the most of your Cognos investment. Learn more |
Resources |
Selecting the right type of Cognos Training Read the white paper to find out where to start and how to determine what type of Cognos training is best for you without wasting your money. Download Now |
Omnicom Business Analytics story Watch this video to find out about the business value outcomes achieved by the worldwide advertising and marketing agency network of the Omnicom Group by leveraging IBM Cognos Business Analytics solutions. View the video |
Finance 2011: Time to Build the ”Last Mile” Read how analytics can drive dramatic improvements in the quality and value that finance delivers. Download Now |
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