At Performance 2008, you'll hear from customers and Cognos product experts about application strategies proven in real-world business environments. And you'll learn how to leverage Cognos to gain the most value from your existing investments in technology from IBM and SAP.
Content Tracks
Business Intelligence
Intended for both IT professionals and business users, this track showcases the technical product capabilities, and breadth of financial and business analysis that is possible with IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence. Sessions will describe best practices in deployment and administration, introduce you to the IBM InfoSphere Balanced Warehouse, and offer a preview of upcoming product releases.
Performance Management
This track offers real-world case studies for financial analysts and business users who are looking for performance management solutions to address their most pressing business needs. Sessions will focus on operational and financial planning with IBM Cognos TM1 and IBM Cognos 8 Planning, as well as using Cognos solutions to leverage your investment in SAP.
What's New & What's Next
This track will introduce IT professionals and business users alike to the newest features and capabilities available across the Cognos product suite, including IBM Cognos TM1 and IBM Cognos 8 BI PowerPlay. You'll also hear how Cognos solutions help you leverage Information On Demand (IOD) from IBM, and learn about Ascential data integration software.