Humans use visual signals to quickly and accurately consume data.

Visualizations capitalize on this skill to present business analyses in a way that makes mission critical insights instantaneously available to viewers.

 

 

At this Event

During Ironside’s four-day data visualization summit, you’ll get a full, end-to-end picture of the reporting tools that complement and enable visualizations in IBM Cognos Business Intelligence, the information design theories that inform visualizations, the practical applications of those theories, and the options available for customizing visualizations.

 

You have the flexibility to choose amongst three different Ironside courses all geared around preparing you to intelligently and effectively leverage visualizations in your environment. Below are the three course modules:

 

Agenda

IBM Cognos Active Report  (Prerequisite for Applying Visualizations)

  • Introduction to Active Report
  • Data Controls and Standard Controls
  • Filter and Select
  • Managing Active Report File Sizes
  • Extensible Visualizations
  • Sizing for Mobile Formats
  • Prompting in Active Reports
  • Troubleshooting Active Reports
  • Drill-Through Reports
  • Understanding Advanced Reports and Final Workshops

Applying Visualizations in Cognos – Day 1

  • Effective Information Design through Visualization
  • Visualization: Guidelines and Types
  • Visualization Design Resources
  • Cognos as a Visualization Engine
  • Information Design in the Real World - Dashboard Makeover

Appyling Visualizations in Cognos – Day 2

  • Static Visualizations
  • UI/Graphic Design - Typography & Mood Boards
  • Scoping Interview Best Practices
  • Active Visualizations
  • Dashboarding with Visualizations
  • Customizing Visualizations

Custom Visualization Workshop

 

 

We look forward to working with you to make your visualization goals a reality!