IBM Cognos 8 BI version 8.4 FCS is available. IBM Cognos 8 BI version 8.4 FCS is offered via the First Customer Ship (FCS) program, which offers customers faster access to innovations and enhancements.
FCS is production-ready software that can be sold to customers and prospects. However, IBM Cognos 8 BI version 8.3 is the default version.
Features: IBM Cognos 8 BI version 8.4 FCS has several enhancements including:
- Cognos metadata lineage from all studios
- New and enhanced charting capabilities
- Extended suppression capabilities across all studios
- More granular control of user rights and capabilities
- Extended support for single sign-on
- Hidden objects in the portal
- Guided analysis including synchronized drill-through
- Enhanced analysis capabilities
- User personalization and enhanced filtering and sorting
- Conformance and extended platform support
Benefits: Benefits resulting from these new features include:
- Better reports: New charts, enhanced graphics, and improved reporting capabilities enable professional report authors to develop more visually appealing reports, dashboards, and analysis
- Guided Analysis: Enhancements to the professional reporting environment enable BI professionals to more effectively guide users to the information they need
- Greater confidence: Cognos metadata lineage provides business users with greater confidence in the information they are using to make decisions
- Streamlined deployment: Extended portal and administration features further streamline deployment and maintenance for cost-effective management and scalable business intelligence
- Conformance and extended platform support: Our commitment to support current and emerging technology standards makes IBM Cognos 8 BI the right solution for BI standardization
