Cognos 8 Go Mobile- Cognos on your Blackberry

Cognos business analysis software has gone from the desktop PC to BlackBerry devices...

Cognos 8 Go Mobile helps executives and workers make better decisions while on the road via mobile devices such as the BlackBerry. One thing is a strong bet, moving forward, if you don't have mobility built into your product set you will not be competitive.

Challenges to address:
- Display of data on small mobile screens needs to support multiple views
- The processes can't drain cell phone or be heavy on network processing
- Connectivity must be secure

To address these concerns, In 2006 Cognos consulted with Research In Motion They used the customer habits associated with BlackBerry users to fine-tune their product.
Results:
- users can see any report generated in their company on the device
- the software disconnects when a user is offline
- they have theft protection with electronic keys and locks for security
- Cognos mobile will support Windows Mobile and Symbian operating systems.