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IBM Forum - Partner Early Bird Rates
If you a sponsoring this year's Forum, please check your sponsorship package for delegate pass inclusions. Exhibiting Event Partners are entitled to one full conference pass (not including accommodation) and a maximum of four booth passes. · Hear presentations from other IBM Business Analytics software customers and IBM product experts in over 60 sessions · The EXPO hall - crammed with real-world solutions, powerful innovations and hands-on demos · Unrestricted networking opportunities; speak one-on-one with other conference delegates and IBM representatives · Pre-conference super sessions and special industry groups · Understand the full capabilities of your software to ensure you are using it to its full potential · And much more... The Business Analytics Forum agenda is shaping up to be the best yet with confirmed speakers from the following organisations – APN News Media, BT Financial Group, Central Queensland University, Fremantle Group, Griffith University, Insurance Australia Group Ltd, Macquarie Group, Suncorp, University of Western Sydney, Workcover NSW – and more still to confirm! |
January 2012Cornerstone is pleased to announce that after a detailed selection process involving a panel of Premier IBM Business Partners they have been chosen by Australian Hearing, part of the Department of Human Services to deliver a Reporting, Budeting and Forecasting solution. Australian Hearing, one of the largest hearing service providers in the world, is utlising IBM's TM1 solution as its new Reporting and Budgeting system - replacing Oracle Financial Analyser (OFA) and automating their current Excel budget models. Cornerstone is providing TM1 consulting services and on-going support of IBM's TM1 solution through its ASM Product (Advise Support Maintain). For more information please contact Piers Wilson piers.wilson@cornerstone.com.au About Cornerstone ASM Cornerstone's ASM Product provides the following for IBM's Business Analytics products including Cognos, SPSS and TM1: Reliable Support – enhance your team’s reputation with quick access to our helpdesk with its wealth of product knowledge Regular Health Checks – be one step ahead with our guidance in anticipating issues and planning your next project Expert ‘Master Classes’ – taking your team beyond the basics to deliver real business value in the Cognos BI, TM1, Planning and SPSS tools Nurturing Internal Skills – by assigning a Cornerstone mentor for each member of your development team Project Management Techniques – leveraging our library of templates, tips and tricks to ensure those deliverables are realised without blowing Download Resource: IBM Cognos & TM1 Support Data Sheet (ASM) |
IBM Business Analytics Forum March 2012Join us in Melbourne March 13-15th, to experience the most comprehensive learning opportunity for IBM Cognos, SPSS, Open Pages and Clarity software users. Cornerstone will be joined by Motio representatives from the US to demonstrate their Cognos BI Version Control and Testing solution, MotioCI - used by organisations such as Westpac and Wesfarmers Insurance in Australia. Contact vanessa.ross@cornerstone.com.au if you would like an exclusive meeting with Motio whilst they are in Australia.
With more than 600 attendees and over 50 informative breakout sessions you'll learn deployment best practices, discover valuable tips & techniques and experience first-hand how organisations in every industry are using IBM Business Analytics to make smarter business decisions. Join your fellow professionals from IT, the office of finance, and lines of business and see how the latest technology can support smarter decision-making and drive better business outcomes. IBM Business Analytics Forum is now accepting session submissions. Visit our Speakers' Corner page for the timeline, benefits and guidelines, or to answer the Call for Speakers today. Top Reasons To Attend:
More information and registration can be found on IBMs Website Click Here! |
September 2011IBM have released a native iPad app with their latest version of Cognos 10.1.1 The IBM Cognos iPad app enables user to consume active reports and HTML Studio reports, while connected or disconnected. The iPad app leverages existing business intelligence (BI) content developed in Cognos 10. The iPad app for Cognos can be download from apple - please see the Apple App Store for more information on the Cognos iPad app. If you would like a demo of the iPad app or for further information please contact Piers Wilson piers.wilson@cornerstone.com.au |
February 2011Cornerstone are pleased to announce that Easts have engaged their services to deploy IBM Cognos Express, a Business Intelligence and Budgeting solution developed specifically for the mid-market. The solution will be utilised to automate their current weekly reporting pack, replace the Excel based Budgeting and Forecasting process as well as provide Executive Dashboards. The IBM Cognos Express solution will provide in-depth analysis of data from the Gaming, General Ledger and Food & Beverage systems. For more information please contact piers.wilson@cornerstone.com.au Download Resource: Cognos Express Case Study |
Dec 2010Cornerstone are pleased to announce that leading employment services provider Manpower Australia have engaged their consulting services to help upgrade their Cognos Series 7 reporting and analytics solution to the latest version of the Cognos Business Intelligence software. For more information please contact piers.wilson@cornerstone.com.au |
July 2010Cornerstone are pleased to announce that they have signed an agreement with Motio (http://www.motio.com/) to be their delivery and sales partner for Australia. Motio and Cornerstone together, provide complete BI Life Cycle Management and Performance Management solutions and products enabling customers to achieve maximum return on their Business Intelligence investments. We regularly run free webinars to discuss the concepts and demonstrate the solution, please register your interest by emailing motio@cornerstone.com.au |
May 2010Finance as a Business Advisor: Demonstrating Value to Your Stakeholders Cornerstone is presenting an executive briefing with IBM on 26th May including a case study from Westpac Banking Group Angelo Koulos, Head of Finance Transformation at Westpac Banking Group will share his Finance transformation experiences in both small and large Financial Services organisations. Steve Bows, Principal Consultant at Cornerstone will then explore how appropriate use of technology can help the Finance function deliver on these programs. If you would like any information on this seminar or on future Cornerstone events, please send an email to: events@cornerstone.com.au |
April 2010Rolling Forecast Seminar Cornerstone commenced it's 2010 series of seminars with an executive briefing on Rolling Forecasts, including a case study from Challenger Financial Services Group. Steve Bows, Principal Consultant at Cornerstone was joined by Richard Burton, Head of Performance Management at Challenger to discuss the benefits of adopting a rolling forecast as well as practical tips for organisations about to embark on this journey. If you would like any information on this seminar or on future Cornerstone events, please send an email to: events@cornerstone.com.au |
February 2009Cornerstone Expands to Victoria and ACT
Cornerstone is growing and is now serving the states of Victoria and ACT. Our representative in Victoria is ralf.beyer@cornerstone.com.au, in ACT contact liam.robinson@cornerstone.com.au |
