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Navigating the Amazon Q Ecosystem: Amazon Q Business vs. Amazon Q in QuickSight

The introduction of Amazon Q features a powerful generative artificial intelligence (AI) assistant designed to analyze business trends, assist in software development, and maximize the potential of a company’s internal data. Amazon Q connects…

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An Overview of IBM Cognos ICM Version 8.1.0

Version 8.1.0 of IBM Cognos ICM, formerly Varicent, was released on Friday May 16th. It has become common practice to have approximately two major releases each year and several smaller releases between them. Updates roll out as needed between…

Business Analytics

IBM Vision 2014 Insights

IBM Vision 2014, the premier global conference for finance, risk management, and sales compensation professionals, took place in Orlando, Florida from May 18-21. There were over 1,500 Business Analytics users, clients, developers, and others…

Business Analytics

TM1 Stargate Views Explained

There are various approaches available to enhance the performance of your TM1 application. One such approach is to leverage Stargate Views. Stargate Views are different from traditional view objects and represent cached subsections of cubes…

Business Analytics, Technology Spotlight

IBM Cognos Solutions for the Self-Service Spectrum

Due to the rapid pace of today’s business world, new strategies, products, projects, and tools are being introduced on a constant basis. This means that the speed of business often does not match the speed at which IT departments, which tend…

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Business Analytics, Technology Spotlight

Ironside Tech Tip: Best Practices for Documenting Report Studio Reports

Synopsis: Three methodologies for documenting Report Studio reports. Overview: Reporting tools like IBM Cognos Report Studio do not naturally provide a means of documenting and commenting procedures like traditional programming languages…

Awards & Recognition

Introducing the New Ironside

Award-winning IBM Partner celebrating 15 years re-launches as comprehensive business-focused analytics solution provider Lexington, MA (May 16, 2014) - The Ironside Group, the award-winning North American business analytics consultancy founded…

Business Analytics

Heat Map Formatting using HTML

Even if you don't have access to the RAVE visualizations available in Cognos 10.2.1, there are still some options to produce non-standard charts and simulate things such as heat maps using older Cognos versions. With some creative HTML use,…

Business Analytics, Technology Spotlight

Gantt Charts Using Cognos 10.2.1 RAVE Technology

The IBM Rapidly Adaptive Visualization Engine (RAVE) is a new tool introduced in Cognos 10.2.1. The engine can run on the server or the client, allowing for the dynamic creation of both static and active charts. Additionally, visualizations…

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Business Analytics, Technology Spotlight

IBM Cognos TM1 Performance Modeler and Architect: Potential Collaboration Pitfalls

IBM is encouraging developers to use Performance Modeler as the main tool for creating and maintaining TM1 server objects. Performance Modeler offers many features that Architect simply does not provide. The push toward Performance Modeler is…

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Awards & Recognition

Ironside Named Boston Business Journal Pacesetter- Ranked as 7th Fastest Growing Company in the State of Massachusetts

Lexington, MA (April 17, 2014). The Ironside Group has been named a 2014 Boston Business Journal Pacesetter. The Boston Business Journal Pacesetters is an annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in Massachusetts. This year’s…

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.

Welcome to our blog.

Navigating the Amazon Q Ecosystem: Amazon Q Business vs. Amazon Q in QuickSight

An Overview of IBM Cognos ICM Version 8.1.0

IBM Vision 2014 Insights

TM1 Stargate Views Explained

IBM Cognos Solutions for the Self-Service Spectrum

Ironside Tech Tip: Best Practices for Documenting Report Studio Reports

Introducing the New Ironside

Heat Map Formatting using HTML

Gantt Charts Using Cognos 10.2.1 RAVE Technology

IBM Cognos TM1 Performance Modeler and Architect: Potential Collaboration Pitfalls

Ironside Named Boston Business Journal Pacesetter- Ranked as 7th Fastest Growing Company in the State of Massachusetts

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