IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence
BI Platform—Software Environment
Read more about the supported software environments of current and past versions of IBM Cognos 8 BI.
- IBM Cognos version 8.4
- IBM Cognos version 8.3
- IBM Cognos version 8.2
- IBM Cognos 8 version MR2
- IBM Cognos 8 version MR1
- IBM Cognos version 8
Additional Resources:
Full Demo: IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence
Online Demo
Complete capabilities in one product, on a single architecture. See key features for both business and IT users, including Framework Manager, the Administration Console, and integration with Microsoft Excel.
IBM Cognos 8 Data Manager: Data integration for the last mile to BI
White Paper
An accessible, consistent and resilient solution in IBM Cognos 8 Data Manager. See key features, including dimensional frameworks, hierarchy management and programmability.
Business Glossary and Data Lineage
Online Demo
See key business definitions and data transformations within your reports.
How IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence meets the needs of financial and business analysts
Issue Paper
Updated capability with IBM Cognos 8 BI version 8.4. Enhanced reporting and analysis tools from a trusted source means better, more informed financial and business decisions.
IBM Cognos 8 Framework Manager
Online Demo
Metadata modeling. See how to build a single model for different reports. Define relationships, apply filters and security, and manage dimensions.
Service-oriented Architecture (SOA): the foundation for enterprise business intelligence White Paper
White Paper
Learn how the SOA underlying the IBM Cognos 8 platform has helped customers achieve their business goals.
Integrating, Modeling, and Managing Data to Drive Performance
White Paper
Describes the capabilities of the IBM Cognos 8 Platform that provide business with consistent access to information that they understand, own, and can trust to drive higher performance.
Better System Management: Build expertise in managing your BI environment
White Paper
Maximizing investments with the IBM Cognos 8 BI platform and a System Management Methodology. Proactive administration and strategic value in a single architecture.
