Introduction
IBM Cognos Planning provides the ability to plan, budget, and forecast in a collaborative, secure manner. The major components are Analyst and Contributor.
IBM Cognos Planning Analyst
IBM Cognos Planning Analyst is a flexible tool used by financial specialists to define their business models. These models include the drivers and content required for planning, budgeting, and forecasting. The models can then be distributed to managers using the web-based architecture of IBM Cognos Planning Contributor.
IBM Cognos Planning Contributor
IBM Cognos Planning Contributor streamlines data collection and workflow management. It eliminates the problems of errors, version control, and timeliness that are characteristic of a planning system solely based on spreadsheets. Users have the option to submit information simultaneously through a simple web or Microsoft Excel interface. Using an intranet or secure internet connection, users review only what they need to review and add data where they are authorized.
Audience
To use this guide, you should be familiar with
- planning concepts
- database and data warehouse concepts
- security issues
- basic Windows administration skills
- the existing server environment and security infrastructure in your organization
Finding information
To find product documentation on the web, including all translated documentation, access IBM Knowledge Center (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter).
Accessibility features
The installation wizards have accessibility features. For information on these features, see Keyboard Shortcuts for the Installation Wizard.
Forward-looking statements
This documentation describes the current functionality of the product. References to items that are not currently available may be included. No implication of any future availability should be inferred. Any such references are not a commitment, promise, or legal obligation to deliver any material, code, or functionality. The development, release, and timing of features or functionality remain at the sole discretion of IBM.
Samples disclaimer
The Great Outdoors Company, GO Sales, any variation of the Great Outdoors name, and Planning Sample depict fictitious business operations with sample data used to develop sample applications for IBM and IBM customers. These fictitious records include sample data for sales transactions, product distribution, finance, and human resources. Any resemblance to actual names, addresses, contact numbers, or transaction values is coincidental. Other sample files may contain fictional data manually or machine generated, factual data compiled from academic or public sources, or data used with permission of the copyright holder, for use as sample data to develop sample applications. Product names referenced may be the trademarks of their respective owners. Unauthorized duplication is prohibited.