InSight from PerformanceG2: February 2011
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Cognos Tip of the Month: Framework Manager

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Better performance will be realized by using parameters and prompts within Model Query Subjects, filter objects or stand alone calculations. This will allow for better SQL generation than inserting them within the SQL of a Datasource Query Subject.

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Hello,

Welcome to the second 2011 edition of PerformanceG2's InSight eNewsletter. This month, read all about What's New in Cognos Express 9.5, watch a video demo on the new BI workspace in Cognos 10, catch up on our recent blog posts, and register for all of our many valuable, upcoming Cognos events. All of this content and more can be found in this month's edition, allowing you to go from InSight to Performance.
  
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Industry news.
Industry NewsDid you watch IBM's Watson on Jeopardy? Read how Watson relates to business analytics. Plus, read nine trends for data warehousing, and read about the release of IBM Cognos Express 9.5

Must-Read Industry Articles

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Must see videos.
Cognos 10 Business Insight Advanced DemoIBM Cognos 10 Business Insight Advanced is a revolutionary new BI workspace that helps you to answer key business questions that impact your company.  Watch this demo on the new BI Workspace, Business Insight Advanced, to learn more.

On-Demand Webinars
Click on the links below to view PerformanceG2's on-demand Webinars:  

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Upcoming events.
PG2 Upcoming EventsPerformanceG2 is now offering an in-depth, exclusive look into Cognos 10 with our Cognos 10 What's New ONLINE training course - check it out and register below. Also, live in the San Francisco area? Attend the free IBM Information Governance event on March 10 and visit the PerformanceG2 booth.   

Information Integration and Governance Forum 2011
March 10, 2011
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Westin St. Francis - San Francisco, CA
Register Here

Cognos 10 - What's New Online Training Course
March 24, 2011
9:30 AM to 5:30 PM CST
 Register Here


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Meet PG2 (partner).
SpotOn Systems Inc SpotOn Systems Inc.

Since 2005, SpotOn Systems has delivered IBM Cognos SDK services and software solutions that help IBM Cognos Business Intelligence authors develop stunning reports and dashboards for their organizations. SpotOn's expertise in the IBM Cognos BI architecture and IBM Cognos SDK has established them as a leader in the development of add-on solutions, product extensions, and custom functionality for IBM Cognos users. SpotOn's software solutions include: 
  • SpotOn Vantage Maps: quickly and easily combine highly interactive maps with your key BI data
  • SpotOn Vantage Gantt: enable your report authors to easily embed custom Gantt charts within your IBM Cognos dashboards and reports  
  • SpotOn Vantage Charts: deliver visualizations in your BI reports with 40+ high impact, 2D/3D charts and gauges from Fusion Charts
  • SpotOn Vantage: underpins out-of-the-box SpotOn Vantage visualizations, and opens IBM Cognos BI to any third-party visualization technology.  

Connect with us to learn more about SpotOn

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