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IBM BI - maybe Cognos instead of Microstrategy

Quick update on my blog entry about IBM BI... Maybe we should consider Cognos more prominently in this equation. Back in March, when IBM unveiled DB2 Version 9.1, some vertical offering development was announced between IBM and Cognos. I was also reminded that Cognos 8 Special Edition was packaged with some IBM software.

As well, we are seeing the 2 pitched together more prominently in RFIs/RFPs.

I think it's important to be aware of market trends, especially if you are going to market for DW/BI solutions. DB2 shops who purchased Informatica in 2003-2004, and there are some, wish they had seen the Ascential deal coming for the tighter integration expected.

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Posted by William McKnight on July 11, 2006 12:22 PM | Permalink

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I think both Informatica and DataStage will continue to have roughly the same integration with DB2 despite the IBM acquisition of DataStage. When IBM purchased Ascential they still maintained a partnership with Informatica and they put DataStage into the WebSphere brand, not the DB2 brand. If IBM purchase a BI product it is likely to be the same deal, they will still partner with the other BI vendors. They don't want to shoot themselves in the foot.

Posted by: Vincent McBurney | July 11, 2006 11:30 PM

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