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Nunna H.

Associate Software Engineer

Information Technology and Services

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

6/30/2026

"Powerful Reporting, Less Modern Interface"

4/5

What do you like best about IBM Cognos Analytics?

I've been using IBM Cognos Analytics for reporting and business intelligence, and overall it's a very powerful tool for enterprise-level data analysis. What I like most is its strong reporting capabilities and reliability. It makes it easy to create accurate, detailed reports and automate them, which saves time. It's especially useful for creating detailed and structured reports, which makes it ideal for organizations that need accurate and consistent reporting. I regularly use it to build dashboards and generate reports that help track business performance and support decision-making. One of the biggest strengths of Cognos is its ability to handle large volumes of data and connect to multiple data sources. The automation and scheduling features are also very helpful, as they allow reports to be delivered on time without manual efforts. I built a sales performance dashboard showing revenue, targets, and regional trends, used by management for monthly reviews. It also helps with manual reporting and scattered data by automating report generation and centralizing data in one place. I use it with databases like SQL Server/Oracle and sometimes with Excel for data inputs and exports. The initial setup was moderate in difficulty and required some technical support for configuration and data connections, but once set up it became stable and easy to manage for ongoing use. Overall, it's a reliable and robust BI tool, best suited for organizations that need strong reporting, data governance, and scalability. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about IBM Cognos Analytics?

{"I can feel complex and less user friendly, especially for new users.","The interface is not as modern as other BI tools.","It is not as intuitive as some modern BI tools like Power BI or Tableau.","It may require some training to fully utilize its capabilities.","The initial setup was moderately difficult. It required some technical support for configuration and data connections.","I think it could improve in terms of ease of use and modern UI."} Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.