One of the most challenging aspects of establishing any enterprise business intelligence platform is the design and implementation of a security model that is flexible and extensible enough to meet the needs of your business while also remaining simple enough to administer and maintain. Every organization is unique in how they operate, so a structure that best suits one may not necessarily be appropriate for another. Because of these fundamental differences, there is unfortunately, no single archetype for business intelligence security. There are however a few proven guidelines which if followed, will help to ensure that whichever solution you arrive at will work in harmony with your IBM Cognos 8 environment. Read more
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We at Ironside believe that via communication and knowledge sharing, we can increase the efficiency and productivity of our customers and partners.
As you likely know, Ironside is a Business Intelligence and Data Warehouse consulting firm focused on helping our customers and partners leverage their data and their tools to deliver powerful business value. Our hope is that we can foster the building of a stronger community of informed professionals. The end goal is to enable more successful projects and programs, in the areas of Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing. We see this as an important component which will allow each of us to play a part in leading our companies out of the recent downturn.
Since 1999, Ironside has provided a customer first attitude which is reflected in our newly revised Mission and Core values, which I am proud to communicate here: ……
Mission:
Ironside Group delivers premier Information Management solutions to empower organizations
Core Values:
As consultants:
We are deeply invested in the lasting success of our clients.
As individuals:
We earn trust through honesty, integrity, intelligence and professional behavior
As a company:
We foster accelerated professional growth through a diversity of opportunities, and an extraordinary environment.
The main reason I have chosen to communicate this message as a major component of this introduction that I am very proud of our employees and their commitment to customer success, as well as company and self-development. Understanding a companies core values, can provide deep insight into mindset, philosophy and what you can expect in working and engaging with them. For this reason we feel it an important message to deliver.
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We at Ironside believe that via communication and knowledge sharing, we can increase the efficiency and productivity of our customers and partners.
As you likely know, Ironside is a Business Intelligence and Data Warehouse consulting firm focused on helping our customers and partners leverage their data and their tools to deliver powerful business value. Our hope is that we can foster the building of a stronger community of informed professionals. The end goal is to enable more successful projects and programs, in the areas of BI and DW.
The Ironside Group, Inc. is pleased to announce the availability of sales, consulting and training for IBM Cognos Express, an all-in-one business intelligence and planning solution purpose-built and priced for the mid-market. With IBM Cognos Express, released on September 14, 2009, the power of business analytics is now within the reach of organizations that once considered a comprehensive solution too costly. Ironside leverages its vast experience from various industries to bring this solution to mid-size companies effectively and at a significantly lower cost. Read more
Just about two years ago, before Cognos was acquired by IBM, Cognos did some acquiring of its own. Cognos purchased Applix and its flagship product, TM1. With the subsequent news regarding Cognos’ acquisition, TM1 and its integration into the Cognos suite of products became a minor press release. That’s about to change. Read more
IBM formally introduced a brand new Business Intelligence product specifically designed to meet the unique challenges facing small and mid-sized businesses. Nimble and entrepreneurial businesses such as these need simple, cost effective and easy-to-use, yet robust BI tools to align with their organizations strategic goals. Cognos Express offers a complete package of the most common and effective enterprise BI tools, specially designed to meet these needs. Read more
The Ironside Group, Inc., a premier provider of data warehousing and business intelligence solutions, today announced its acceptance into the IBM® Software ValueNet program. IBM’s Software ValueNet program validates and enables Ironside’s commitment to its customers in supporting their IBM Cognos initiatives. Ironside Group has also been certified as a Value-Added Reseller of ValueNet portfolio products, providing clients with a complete, end-to-end solution. 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.