On May 12th, Ironside hosted an IBM PureData for Analytics (Netezza) in the Cloud vs. DashDB webinar, during which our industry experts provided their insights into these two powerful information management solutions. Read more
Guarding the security of and defining access to data is often a necessary business requirement. Not all users can or should have access to a total data set, so filter strategies need to be applied to restrict what appears to different users running reports. As Cognos developers, the first question we should ask when faced with this requirement is what filter strategies work best for our data and why? Read more
Ironside has been named a 2015 Boston Business Journal Pacesetter, making this the second year in a row we’ve received this prestigious award. This exclusive annual list showcases the fastest growing private companies in Massachusetts and includes the 70 businesses that recorded the fastest revenue growth in the state from 2011 through 2014. Read more
The Preferred Syntax to use in Cognos and Why
Cognos is not a programming language, but it does allow programmable syntax such as a case or an if logic statement. The question is, which is the preferred syntax to use and why?
Generally speaking, the answer is that it does not matter. The best one to choose should be based on your brain’s ability to write and perceive the code one way or another. The best application, however is to use them as follows: Read more
Powering business analytics evolution through targeted infrastructure support
Did you know there are over 326 million trillion gallons of water on Earth? Yes, you read that number right. It’s hard to even fathom (no pun intended) a number that large, let alone try and quantify it into consumable, actionable business analyses. Watts Water Technologies deals with the enormity of this vast natural resource every day, improving the global community’s comfort, safety, and quality of life through their industry-leading water regulation, purification, and reuse equipment solutions. Read more
Ironside is a data, analytics, and AI consulting and technology implementation company. We work with clients to understand their business objectives and day-to-day challenges, then employ our deep expertise in data strategy, architecture and engineering, integration, business intelligence, AI, and generative AI. We create technical solutions and practical approaches designed to drive smarter, data-driven decisions across a company and help it move further and faster toward its business goals.