Aero Precision creates Tableau Vizzes Against Live Cognos Data Using the Senturus Analytics Connector
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The document discusses the usage of the Senturus Analytics Connector to create Tableau visualizations against live Cognos data at Aero Precision, improving efficiency and interactivity in data analysis. It outlines the benefits of direct access to quality data, automation of reports, and how the connector facilitates better communication and decision-making within the organization. Additionally, it highlights the technical advancements in the connector and its compatibility with existing BI tools.
Aero Precision creates Tableau Vizzes Against Live Cognos Data Using the Senturus Analytics Connector
- 1. AERO PRECISION CREATES TABLEAU VIZZES AGAINST LIVE COGNOS DATA Using the Senturus Analytics Connector
- 2. • Introduction • Overview of Senturus Analytics Connector • Senturus @ Aero Precision • Demonstration • FAQs • Senturus Overview • Additional Resources Today’s Agenda Copyright 2017 Senturus, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- 3. Presenters Michael Weinhauer Practice Area Director/Solutions Architect Senturus, Inc. Copyright 2017 Senturus, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Dave Clausen BI Architect Aero Precision Industries
- 4. Hundreds of Free Resources http://www.senturus.com/resources/ RESOURCE LIBRARY An extensive, free library of past webinars, demonstrations, whitepapers, presentations, helpful hints, and more. Copyright 2017 Senturus, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 4
- 5. This slide deck is from the webinar Aero Precision Creates Tableau Vizzes Against Live Cognos Data To view the FREE video recording or download this deck go to: http://www.senturus.com/resources/aeroprecision- tableau-vizzes-against-live-cognos-data/ Hear the Recording Copyright 2017 Senturus, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- 6. OVERVIEW OF ANALYTICS CONNECTOR
- 7. Organizations have invested heavily in existing models that provide governed, secure, business-friendly, performant results Huge Value in Existing BI Models Copyright 2017 Senturus, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- 8. Using BI tools as ETL and/or recreating models in Tableau’s data prep pane wastes time and compromises integrity BUT…Tableau Users Circumvent Them! Copyright 2017 Senturus, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- 9. Why You Shouldn’t (Re)-Create Metadata Copyright 2017 Senturus, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- 10. Tableau users can connect directly to the BI modeling layer, giving them instant access to high quality data The Solution? The Senturus Analytics Connector! Copyright 2017 Senturus, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- 11. Instant Access to Quality Data Sets Copyright 2017 Senturus, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- 12. Instant Access to Quality Data Sets Copyright 2017 Senturus, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- 13. Don’t Sacrifice Integrity for Agility! Copyright 2017 Senturus, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- 14. The Senturus Analytics Connector Gives You Copyright 2017 Senturus, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- 15. What’s New? Copyright 2017 Senturus, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Now with MICROSTRATE GY connectivity!
- 16. What’s New? Copyright 2017 Senturus, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Now with TM1 connectivity!
- 17. • Local cache for metadata • Intermediate in-memory database for post-processing support • Support for Cognos 10.2.0 and 11.0.6 • Support for multiple dispatchers and fail over by specifying multiple dispatcher URLs in config • 32 bit ODBC driver on Windows 64 bit OS • Automatically install documentation with Connector • Configuration GUI/Driver config and modification via Windows ODBC Administrator • Improved troubleshooting via new batch script • Simplified installation process for Tableau Server – no post-installation file copying required • Support silent installation • Support IIS/Windows authentication • Increased the length limit of character data types • Support sort on min/max value of PowerCube and Dynamic Cube levels • Support Top N in filter • Support for SiteMinder SSO • Support for custom joins between query subjects (Cognos only) What’s New? Copyright 2017 Senturus, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- 18. Aero Precision – Overview Copyright 2017 Senturus, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Aero Precision provides OEM component management for military aircraft operators in over 60 countries across 14+ military platforms from more than 16 OEM partners. Aero Precision provisions OEM spares, manages repairs and provides upgrade/modification solutions. “Excellent OEM relationships” are the cornerstone of Aero Precision’s business
- 19. Aero Precision – Improving Supply Chain Visibility Copyright 2017 Senturus, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Past State • Static Cognos report used for monthly/quarterly reviews - Not visual - Not interactive - No trending • Manual creation effort for each account manager (3 hours/month) • Using Excel extracts not an option
- 20. Aero Precision – Improving Supply Chain Visibility Copyright 2017 Senturus, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Current State • Use the Senturus Analytics Connector to create data source - Worked around complex Cognos model challenges • Create Tableau visualizations directly against curated data • Automated, consistent and interactive
- 21. Aero Precision – Improving Supply Chain Visibility Copyright 2017 Senturus, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Future State • Leverage Connector against other packages to greatly improve efficiency and effectiveness of other business areas • Migrate scorecards and KPIs to Tableau to improve sales, business development, customer service, warehousing and shipping
- 22. Aero Precision – Improving Supply Chain Visibility Copyright 2017 Senturus, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Business Value • Better ability to identify trends, anomalies, etc. by making them visual • Improved communications with OEM and vendor managers • Senior management can see trends and anomalies and can respond more quickly • Saves ~80 hours of time PER MONTH across team =~$100k/year! Technical Benefits • Use flattened Framework model with 3 data sources, designed and implemented ideal solution for management • Using the Connector, each monthly Supply Chain Report is created effortlessly and automatically Source: SQL Server 2015
- 23. To view the FREE video recording and download this deck, go to: http://www.senturus.com/resources/aeroprecision- tableau-vizzes-against-live-cognos-data/ The Senturus comprehensive library of recorded webinars, demos, white papers, presentations and case studies is available on our website: http://www.senturus.com/resources/ Hear the Recording Copyright 2017 Senturus, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- 24. DEMONSTRATION
- 25. • (Re)-creation of metadata is slow, challenging and risky • The Senturus Analytics Connector delivers agility and integrity • Spend your time doing analysis, not prepping data that’s already curated elsewhere Summary Copyright 2017 Senturus, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- 26. Frequently Asked Questions Live vs. Extract • Both methods are supported Supported BI Platforms and Versions • IBM Cognos 10.2.x/11.0.6 and higher • MicroStrategy 10.6 and higher Supported Data Sources • Cognos - Relational, PowerCubes, DMR, Dynamic Cubes, & TM1 • MicroStrategy - Relational Release Date • The product was released on 11/7/16 Copyright 2017 Senturus, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- 27. Frequently Asked Questions Supported Versions / Platforms • Tableau 9.x/10.x • Microsoft Windows operating system (Windows 7, 8, 10, Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2) Software Installation Location • Wherever connectivity to Enterprise BI is required (Desktop and/or Server) • Nothing installed on Cognos/MicroStrategy servers Minimum Software Requirements • Similar to those for any other typical ODBC driver Cognos/MicroStrategy Environment Impact • Tableau users leveraging the Connector will generate load on the Cognos/MicroStrategy servers similar to an interactive report user on those systems. Copyright 2017 Senturus, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- 28. Frequently Asked Questions Copyright 2017 Senturus, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Licensing / Pricing *Subscription pricing also available at $85 and $45, respectively
- 29. Frequently Asked Questions Licensing Requirements - Cognos • Extracts: Cognos BI analytics user or equivalent to allow extraction creation. Cognos license not required to connect to extracts, just Senturus Connector license • Live Connect: Cognos BI analytics user or equivalent Licensing Requirements – MicroStrategy • Extracts: Project access and reporter role to allow creation of extracts. MicroStrategy license not required to connect to extracts, just Senturus Connector license • Live Connect: Project access and reporter role required Copyright 2017 Senturus, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- 30. Frequently Asked Questions Security • Enforces security applied within the Enterprise BI environment Metadata Modeling Requirements • No special modeling requirements for the Connector • Tableau requires that joins are created between query subjects/attributes/metric views • Cognos – supports both CQM & DQM Method for Accessing Tableau • ODBC connection Support • Provided by Senturus and included in the price of the product Copyright 2017 Senturus, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- 31. ROI for the Senturus Analytics Connector • Time and money required to create metadata from scratch in Tableau – ranges from a few days to several weeks depending on the complexity of packages/projects • Risk of not having proper data security (PII, HIPPA) • Time saved converting reports to Tableau • Time wasted by different analyst groups maintaining multiple metadata layers between Enterprise BI and Tableau • Time wasted, cost and potential risk of having inaccurate/misaligned business metrics Copyright 2017 Senturus, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- 32. Connector Test Drive a • Two week proof of concept • Includes installation, configuration and testing in your environment Register to request a test drive: http://www.senturus.com/enterprise-bi-connector- tableau/ Copyright 2017 Senturus, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- 33. To view the FREE video recording and download this deck, go to: http://www.senturus.com/resources/aeroprecision- tableau-vizzes-against-live-cognos-data/ The Senturus comprehensive library of recorded webinars, demos, white papers, presentations and case studies is available on our website: http://www.senturus.com/resources/ Hear the Recording Copyright 2017 Senturus, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- 34. Business Analytics Consultants WHO WE ARE
- 35. Bridging the Gap Between Data & Decision Making DECISIONS & ACTIONS Business Needs Analysis Ready Data Analysis Ready Data Copyright 2017 Senturus, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- 36. • Dashboards, Reporting & Visualizations • Data Preparation & Modern Data Warehousing • Self-Service Business Analytics • Big Data & Advanced Analytics • Planning & Forecasting Systems • Proprietary Analytics Connector Software Business Analytics Architects Copyright 2017 Senturus, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- 37. 1000+ Clients, 2000+ Projects, 16+ Years Copyright 2017 Senturus, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- 39. Free Upcoming Events Copyright 2017 Senturus, Inc. All Rights Reserved. http://www.senturus.com/events/
- 40. More Free Resources www.senturus.com Copyright 2017 Senturus, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- 41. http://www.senturus.com/training/course-schedule/ Cognos Analytics & Tableau Training Copyright 2017 Senturus, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- 42. Thank You! info@senturus.com www.senturus.com 888 601 6010 mweinhauer@senturus.com Copyright 2017 by Senturus, Inc. This entire presentation is copyrighted and may not be reused or distributed without the written consent of Senturus, Inc.