MB Context

Morgan Benjamin

Overview

MB Context provides an enhancement to the functionality of IBM Cognos ReportNet and IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence.

MB Context allows BI users to insert data into a database via rendered reports. This means users can view the report output on screen in HTML format and add text comments. The reports are then saved to a nominated database along with the name of the user that added data and the logged date and time the comment is entered.

Comments and other data can be entered into reports, against report components and individual table rows. Users can add comments via free text or select from drop-down lists defined by the MB Context administrator.

Benefits

• Enables users to add commentaries and data to reports.
• Provides an in-report discussion forum for consumers of information.
• Securely saves data entered into a nominated central database.
• Allows users to create and maintain custom groupings and hierarchies for use in reports.
• Enables electronic signatures to be stamped on reports.
• Allows user feedback on reports and report developer notes.
• Brings a new level of user interaction in reporting while lowering the burden on IT.
• Streamlines the reporting process by enabling user collaboration.

Features

• Inputting of single and multiple comments into Cognos reports.
• Line-item data entry into list reports.
• Trigger events using Cognos event management.
• Creation of user-defined custom hierarchies.
• Restrict access to comments using Cognos security.
• Central MB Context administration console.

Architecture

MB Context is a Java-powered utility that integrates seamlessly with your Cognos environment and utilizes the same drivers as your Cognos installation. The data storage element of MB Context is aligned to your systems, either writing data back to your data warehouse or content store. Context functionality can be called in Cognos reports and can be included into your Framework packages.

Availability

For more detailed information, visit our website: www.morganbenjamin.co.uk

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