Esri Maps for IBM Cognos

See Your Data in New Ways
Virtually every important question can be asked in the context of where. Esri Location Analytics extends the value of traditional BI applications by linking business results to location in a highly visual way. The result is clear insight into performance, with key business measures viewed in a geographic context.

Extend Your BI
We link GIS and BI, two highly complementary technologies, in an integrated solution. This integrated solution combines the best of both worlds adding value that transcends the sum of the individual technologies.

Use Tools You Already Have
You plug Esri Maps for IBM Cognos directly into the day-to-day IBM Cognos BI report viewing, authoring and deployment workflow. The simple user interface lets Cognos report authors and consumers use simple mouse gestures, with zero coding. Deliver location analytics capability in a fraction of the time and cost it normally requires for similar applications.

Easy to Author
IBM Cognos BI report authors use in-place authoring workflow. No coding or custom skills (including GIS skills) are required.

No Custom Coding
By seamlessly fitting into the IBM Cognos infrastructure, Esri Maps for IBM Cognos takes advantage of all the capabilities for accessing data where it resides with no custom coding.

• Fits the Cognos architecture
• Ready for enterprise
• Leverage existing systems

Built for the Enterprise
Esri Maps for IBM Cognos integrates Esri’s enterprise GIS platform into the IBM Cognos BI architecture, leveraging in-place security, deployment capabilities, and scalability. The result is a truly enterprise location analytics solution.