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IBM Cognos Dashboard pros and cons

Vendor: IBM
4.3 out of 5

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PROS

IBM Cognos Dashboard allows on-demand report generation through the dashboard.
The tool is known for being easy to use.
It provides automatic updates to KPI metrics.
IBM Cognos Dashboard offers stability in its operation.
The tool's features are highly valuable to users.

CONS

Price point is a major area to be improved.
Visualization is an area where IBM Cognos Dashboard lacks.
Proper documentation should be included to learn more about IBM Cognos Dashboard.
Scalability of the on-premises version has shortcomings that require improvements.
 

IBM Cognos Dashboard Pros review quotes

reviewer1391214 - PeerSpot reviewer
Project Manager at a recruiting/HR firm with 10,001+ employees
Oct 11, 2020
The main feature that is useful is the on-demand report generation through the dashboard.
Leslie Mavonyani - PeerSpot reviewer
Head of technical and projects at BI Dynamics Pty Ltd
Jul 19, 2023
The tool's valuable features are that it is easy to use and stable.
Unes Ay - PeerSpot reviewer
Data Scientist at a manufacturing company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Aug 18, 2023
The product helps us update the KPI automatically.
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SM
Freelancer at 0
Jan 29, 2024
It is a pretty stable solution.
 

IBM Cognos Dashboard Cons review quotes

reviewer1391214 - PeerSpot reviewer
Project Manager at a recruiting/HR firm with 10,001+ employees
Oct 11, 2020
The price point is one of the major areas to be improved.
Leslie Mavonyani - PeerSpot reviewer
Head of technical and projects at BI Dynamics Pty Ltd
Jul 19, 2023
Visualization is an area where the product lacks.
Unes Ay - PeerSpot reviewer
Data Scientist at a manufacturing company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Aug 18, 2023
They should include proper documentation to learn more about the product.
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SM
Freelancer at 0
Jan 29, 2024
The scalability of the product's on-premises version is an area with certain shortcomings where improvements are required.