Overview
The reporting process is a company's way of providing the feedback loop on their strategic and operating goals. The typical process requires an overburdened IT department to dedicate time to pulling data, formatting reports, and pushing information out based on various user requests.

The Problem
Many companies rely on the reporting program built into their Accounting or ERP package. These applications are typically not intended to expand outside the basics of standard financial reports, and fall short on interaction and analysis. Excel and various other query tools end up filling the void in the company's information management strategy, creating an unmanageable collection of Excel workbooks.

The Solution
The end game of any reporting strategy is to get the right information into the hands of the right people to make informed decisions. The key is to leverage a company's existing investment in technology, and find the right solution for existing technical and non-technical resources.

Executing an information strategy can be achieved in a very cost effective manner and on a timely basis. IBM Cognos has a suite of applications that can empower employees to make those informed decisions. Whether your company is early in its journey and needs an immediate cost effective solution, or your organization is looking for an enterprise-wide reporting platform, IBM Cognos has a solution to fit your needs.

Products That Address the Issue:
IBM Cognos Business Intelligence
Financial Statement Reporting
Cognos Express - Reporter
Cognos Express - Xcelerator

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