1、Modernize Your Analytics withCognos and Planning Analytics SaaSSession#2536Mike BernaicheLodestar Solutions IBM Analytics Practice LeadHeather ColeLodestar Solutions Founder and PresidentWhat you will learn in this session What is Software as a Service(SaaS)Questions to ask yourself Common misconcep
2、tions Benefits SaaS Options Questions your organization will ask The process is easy End of support PA 2.0 Call to ActionForbes Predicts moving to SaaS by 2025.Prediction:80%Of Enterprise IT Will Move To The Cloud By 2025()Did you know?The shift towards SaaS is part of a broader digital transformati
3、on strategy that many companies are undertaking to stay competitive and agile in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.80%Management TeamLodestar SolutionsHeather Cole,Founder and PresidentElevating Analytic Insights and the People that Deliver Them.Our MissionMike Bernaiche,Service Manager and
4、 IBM Analytics Practice LeadWhat is a SaaS Solution?Software as a Service(SaaS),is a cloud-based service where you access an application via an internet browser.Questions to Ask Yourself Planning or Cognos Analytics?On Premise?Move to SaaS Solutions?Corporate Initiative?Want to be on the latest Soft
5、ware?Limit IT and Upgrades?Best time to get a SaaS Quote?Renewal Time?Common Misconceptions About SaaSSaaS Solutions Are One-Size-Fits-AllIBM SaaS platforms are highly configurable and can be tailored to fit unique requirements.SaaS Implementation Is Costly and Time-ConsumingSaaS implementations are
6、 often faster and more cost-effective,especially when managed by experienced teamsSaaS Lacks SecurityIBM invests heavily in security measures,often exceeding the capabilities of in-house IT departmentsSaaS Solutions Cant Handle Complex AnalyticsIBM SaaS platforms offer advanced analytics capabilitie