Cognos Analytics 11.2 New Features

Agenda
• Introductions
• What’s new in Cognos 11.2.0
• Senturus overview
• Additional resources
• Q&A
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Introductions
Rachel Su
Cognos Analytics Offering Management Leader
IBM
Michael Weinhauer
Director
Senturus, Inc.

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What’s New in
IBM Cognos Analytics 11.2.0

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• UX Revamp
• AI Assistant and Forecasting support for OLAP cubes
• New dashboard visualizations: Boxplot and Radar
• More homepage customization options
• ImprovedWatson Studio integration
• IntroducingWatson Moments
• S3 forTLS certificates
• Faster loading of dashboards

Cognos Analytics 11.2 New Features

Open (hamburger)
menu gives access
to global navigation
Search from
anywhere
These tiles adapt based on
your capabilities
Your most common starting
points are here
Cognos remembers what
tab you were last on

You can have your
own tabs with web
content.
You can add your
own tiles here.
All this text is
customizable, and you
can add a company logo
This image and
background colour can be
changed.

All the most common starting actions are available in
the Quick Launch.
The Get started tab is packed with resources to learn
Cognos fast.
The recents tab gives you one-click access to your
most recent assets.

List mode has 3 sizes to show more, or even more
assets all at once

The Hamburger menu is available for everything.
Use this for quick access to creating new assets,
uploading files, access the content navigation,
opening recents, and managing your Cognos
instance.

Click here to go
back to Home Samples are
easy to find.
Easily switch
between My Content
and Team Content
Custom folders
appears as an
additional tab
Quick access to
adding content.

Content navigation is now full-page.
The details panel can stay open and follow your
selection to provide on-click access to common
actions and vital meta-data.
Multi-select actions are available in the new dynamic
toolbar.

Sort and filter your content however you like.
Cognos will remember these settings for you.

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Initial release – Summer 2020
• iOS and Cognos SaaS only
Android Support
• Released last month
11.1.7 FP2+ on prem support
• Released last month via Fix Central
Built into 11.2.0 server

Examples of efficiencies gained:
• Metadata performance improvements
• Glass initial load time optimization
• Reduced JavaScript footprint
• Reducing CSS duplication
• Deferred feature loading
• Optimized queries
• Time to first query

Authors can use query or layout calculations to create baselines.

Use the query calculation to create a
dynamic baseline.
Note: this works the same way as
implemented with ‘Charts’

Application-specific buttons have moved from the app bar down into the content view.
The following buttons, for example, have moved:
• Save
• Undo and redo
• Run
• Share
• My Parameters
• Show filters

Improved Run button; the Run button remembers the previous format selection for one click usage

Carbon X Light and Carbon X Dark are now available as a theme

No longer need to import TLS (SSL) certificates through command line utility on file system of Cognos servers

Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 deprecation
• No IE11 support in 11.2.x
• No conformance update for Query Studio and Analysis Studio
• Powerplay Studio to support Chromium Edge
• PDF drill-through support in Chrome and Firefox
• Active Report viewer*

Watson Moments are exceptional AI implementations highlighted with Watson branding to emphasize
how AI automation helps users make smarter business decisions faster
Expect more Watson Moments to emerge throughout the Cognos Analytics 11.2.x series!

Import and view Watson Studio
notebooks in Cognos Analytics and
embed notebook output cells directly
in reports and dashboards with the
appropriate governance and security
*Supported with Cognos Cloud dedicated and Cloud Pak for Data

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Answers to participant questions
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Cognos 11.2.0 New Features
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Q: When will Cognos Analytics 11.2.0 be available for download?
A: IBM is putting the final touches on it. It will be available early May 2021.
Q: Will PowerPlay Studio be reshaped in Cognos Analytics 11.2.0?
A: Powerplay Studio is being maintained. IBM performs regular conformance
updates, but no new features are going into the component.
Q: What is the end-of-life of Cognos Analytics 11.1.7?
A: 11.1.7 is a long-term support release. That means IBM will continue to
support it 100% including fix packs for a total of two years, about 1.5 years
remain.

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Q: Are there any plans to add a racing bar chart to the visualizations in
Cognos Analytics 11.2.0?
A: There are no plans currently; however, this is something that could be
supported using a custom visualization.
Q: Can Cognos Analytics 11.2.0 write back to Planning Analytics or other
software?
A: Unfortunately, it cannot.
Q: In the Recent tab, does it show recently accessed packages or data
modules in Cognos Analytics 11.2.0?
A: Yes, it does.

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Q: With the user interface change in Cognos Analytics 11.2.0, I was
wondering if the Team Content view can be set as the default view?
A: Cognos will remember the last tab users were on. So, if users were on Team
Content, then the next time they use Cognos, that's the tab they will see. We
think your users will find the new UI very straightforward.
Q: Cognos Analytics 12.2.0 seems good for developers, but 95% of our
users just need to access their reports and cubes. Can quick launch be
configured by a role?
A: Yes, you have two options. Quick launch can be customized by creating
custom tabs that point to folders. In addition, you can also add a Custom Folder
which is by role.

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Q: Does the new Cognos Analytics 11.2.0 UI have an alert banner?
A: Yes, alert banners are the same as 11.1.
Q: Is it possible to see the report description in a Recent View in Cognos
Analytics 11.2.0?
A: Yes, if you are using Tile View.
Q: Are PDF outputs supported for map visualizations?
A: It is not currently but this is on our roadmap to implement.
Q: Are Query and Event Studios still available in Cognos Analytics 11.2.0?
A: Yes, no change here.

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Q: Where is the Search bar on the home page on Cognos Analytics 11.2.0?
A: It’s in the dark banner at the top on every page, except the home page.
Q: When we upgrade to 11.2.0, what will happen to the existing navigation
bar custom folders, security and customizations?
A: They will all continue to work. Some customizations will appear in a slightly
different place, due to the UI changes we made, but they will all be carried
forward.
Q: In the Cognos Analytics 11.2.0 content pane, can I view multiple reports
in ascending or descending order?
A: Yes, you can control the sort order.

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Q: Can we custom sort reports in Cognos Analytics 11.2.0?
A: No, but IBM is looking into it.
Q: Can we create our own tabs in the Cognos Analytics 11.2.0 user
interface, like in Cognos BI 10?
A: Yes. These tabs can either point to a folder or can contain custom HTML.
Q: Since the delete and cancel buttons are side-by-side, we occasionally
click delete by accident. Is there a recent deleted objects button in Cognos
Analytics 11.2.0?
A: No; however, when you click delete, there is a confirmation pop-up you must
confirm before it is deleted.

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Q: We are in the process of upgrading from Cognos BI 10.2.2 to Cognos
Analytics 11.1.7 LTSR. Is there a compelling reason to go to 11.2.0
instead?
A: Going with the LTSR is a good choice, but IBM recommends you update to
11.2.0 because of the nicer UI, better performance and other new features.
Q: Are there any single sign on changes with Cognos Analytics 11.2.0? It
is a challenge in Cognos Analytics 11.x compared to single sign with
Cognos BI 10.x.
A: IBM didn’t do anything specific for single sign on for 11.2.0. However, IBM
would like to hear the specific challenges you are having with 11.x.

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Q: Does the search feature take security of objects into account?
A: Yes, it does take security into account. Security is of the utmost importance
to IBM.
Q: Is it possible to narrow a search in Cognos Analytics 11.2.0?
A: Yes, you can filter the search by date, asset type and keywords.
Q: Have there been updates to pinning in Cognos Analytics 11.2.0? We
noticed the backend data changes the pinned content on a mobile device
when compared to desktop.
A: Desktop pins and mobile pins are not the same thing. IBM plans to integrate
them in a future release.

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Q: Are there any improvements or plans to use MHT Active Reports format
in Cognos Analytics 11.2.0?
A: Yes. IBM is working on a lightweight desktop app that will allow you to
continue to use and interact with your active reports offline. You can contact
rachel.su@ca.ibm.com if you’d like to get your own active reports tested. They
plan to have a beta version to select customers in May.
Q: Are there enhancements to Dynamic Cubes and PowerPlay Cubes in
A: Both, and TM1 cubes as well.

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Q: Will the Watson moments be available on-premise in Cognos Analytics
11.2.0? If so, will this be included in the Analytics user license?
A: Yes, it’s available to all.
Q: Which languages are supported by Watson Insights in Cognos
Analytics 11.2.0?
A: English only for now.
Q: When can we expect the Watson studio integration for on-premise?
A: For on-prem, IBM supports this integration through CPD cartridge.

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Q: Can dashboards in Cognos Analytics 11.2.0 be scheduled to refresh
and email in other formats?
A: Dashboards always query live data, and you can set any widget to
automatically refresh at a chosen interval. You can share annotated screenshots
via Slack or email, and you can create PDFs.
Q: Does Cognos Analytics 11.2.0 support Edge Chromium?
A: Yes.
Q: Are there alternatives for opening Active Reports MHT in edge?
A: Unfortunately, Microsoft didn’t want to support MHT with Chromium Edge.
This is out of IBM’s control.

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Q: With no support for IE11, how will the legacy studios work? In 11.1.7, I
have to use IE11 to edit queries since there is no edit option when using
Edge.
A: For Query Studio and Analysis Studio, Firefox is the only browser you can
use to access them in 11.2.0. IBM has no plans to provide conformance updates
for QS and AS.
Q: Can I create a custom tooltip to show charts in a tooltip in Cognos
Analytics 11.2.0?
A: No, unfortunately, this feature is not currently available.

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Q: We had extensive use of and time investment in ESRI maps for Cognos
which stalled our adoption of Cognos Analytics. Are there plans to bring
back support for ESRI maps?
A: ESRI deprecated the connector. We have been relying on partners to
develop and maintain ESRI integration with Cognos. Cognos also has out of the
box mapping capabilities through MapBox.
Q: What happens to Query Studio and Event Studio in Cognos Analytics
11.2.0?
A: We do not plan to provide conformance updates for Query Studio. IE is no
longer supported, so you’ll want to use Firefox. IBM is evaluating Event Studio
support in Chrome for 11.2.1.

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Q: Is it possible to schedule on dashboards to share via email in Cognos
Analytics 11.2.0?
A: No, scheduling on dashboards is not an option currently.
Q: How to I pass a parameter for a filter to the embedded dashboard from
another portal in Cognos Analytics 11.2.0?
A: This is not available today but it’s on the IBM short-term roadmap.
Q: When will the long-term support for Cognos Analytics 11.2.x be
available?
A: IBM has not identified that yet.

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Q: Is Cognos Analytics 11.0.13 still in LTS?
A: Yes, for the 11.0.x stream.
Q: Are there any version control features in Cognos Analytics 11.2.0?
A: This is not on IBM’s roadmap. Instead, they have partner solutions for this.
Q: Can we search the metadata organized by namespace/folder while
developing the report in Cognos Analytics 11.2.0?
A: Search is available for the metadata tree in Framework Manager packages.
Q: Are changes to the Admin console in Cognos Analytics 11.2.0?
A: None in this release.

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Q: Are there any differences in the on-prem vs. cloud version of Cognos
Analytics 11.2.0?
A: There are a few differences. Read about them in this IBM document:
https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/cognos-analytics/11.1.0?topic=started-cognos-
analytics-offerings#concept_kkd_vbd_g4b__l_11.
Q: Are there any changes to Cognos Administration in Cognos Analytics
11.2.0?
A: No. You can access it through the hamburger menu item Manage.
Q: Is conditional palette possible with column visualizations in Cognos
Analytics 11.2.0? It used to be available in legacy charts.
A: This is not available, but it remains a high priority for IBM.

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Q: When can we expect updates to the new data tables, such as the option
to combine several aggregation methods within one data table (sum,
average), or advanced sorting options in Cognos Analytics 11.2.0?
A: These are all part of the next phase of data table, scheduled for later in 2021.
Q: When we upgrade to Cognos Analytics 11.2.0, is it just an upgrade or a
completely new install?
A: You can install it over the top as an upgrade, no need for a completely new
install.
Q: Is Cognos Analytics 11.2.0 an in-place upgrade?
A: Yes. You can still do an in-place upgrade.

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Q: Will the current visualizations eventually support master/detail
relationships in reporting with Cognos Analytics 11.2.0?
A: Yes. it is on the IBM near roadmap to be completed in 2021.
Q: Cognos Analytics has a Workspace component which uses a widget to
display folder content in clickable links. Can this be replicated in a report?
A: This is not currently available.
Q: Has Motio CI been integrated with Cognos Analytics 11.2.0?
A: Unfortunately, we aren’t able to answer that, you’ll need to contact Motio
support for the answer.

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Q: Dashboarding allows repeating a visualization by row/column;
reporting does not. Is there an update for this included in Cognos
Analytics 11.2.0?
A: No, this is planned for a future release.
Q: Are there any improvements for maps in Cognos Analytics 11.2.0?
A: IBM is in the middle of updating polygons and a few other features to be
completed by the end of 2021.
Q: How do we integrate with ArcGIS?
A: IBM relies on its partners to provide ArcGIS integration.

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Q: Would you consider an upgrade from Cognos Analytics 11.0.13 FP3 to
Cognos Analytics 11.2.0 a major jump that would require full regression
testing?
A: You can upgrade directly from 11.0.13 to 11.2. However, we still recommend
testing.
Q: Is role-base customization available on the home page (dashboard,
report), folder and features in Cognos Analytics 11.2.0?
A: Yes.
Q: Can we add our own tabs on the home page in Cognos Analytics 11.2.0
that is a shortcut of a dashboard or folders?
A: Yes.

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Q: Are there any change for security in Cognos Analytics 11.2.0?
A: No changes.
Q: Will Workspace still be supported in Cognos Analytics 11.2.0?
A: It is a deprecated studio IBM no longer supports.
Q: When would the cloud version of Cognos Analytics 11.2.0 be updated?
A: The same timeline as the on-prem release, May 2021.
Q: I am on Cognos Analytics 11.0.2. Can I skip all the 11.1 upgrades and
directly to Cognos Analytics 11.2.0?
A: Yes, you can.

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Q: We are using Cognos Analytics 11.1.4. When will that go out of
support? Can we upgrade directly to Cognos Analytics 11.2.0 from it?
A: Yes, you can upgrade directly. We recommend you upgrade to at least 11.1.7
which is the long-term support release.
Q: Are there other browsers that support Event Studio?
A: IBM is evaluating Chrome to support Event Studio.
Q: What is the status for a conversion tool for Query Studio reports in
A: IBM is currently working this out.

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Q: Will Cognos Analytics 11.2.0 work with Transformer using SQL?
A: Yes, there is no change to Transformer.
Q: Will we be able to maintain the existing extension customization look
and feel regarding navigation and application bars in Cognos Analytics
11.2.0?
A: Yes. They will all be supported.
Q: What is plan for Edge support with Cognos Analytics 11.2.0?
A: Legacy Edge will not be supported, but Chromium Edge is.

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Q: Will existing SDK still be supported in Cognos Analytics 11.2.0?
A: Yes.
Q: Are there any changes on data sources CQM and DQM in Cognos
Analytics 11.2.0?
A: No change.
Q: I see mostly look and feel changes in Cognos Analytics 11.2.0. Are
there any performance improvements on reports performances?
A: Report performance is being looked at for a future release. Dashboard
performance is the focus for 11.2.0.

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