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03 scenarios · Planning, reporting & modernization

Cognos & executive reporting

When the board needs one answer

Connect reports around financial numbers everyone can explain. Align Cognos board packs and Power BI dashboards around agreed definitions, review and distribution.

For teams facingConflicting measures and board packs assembled by hand.

  • Shared definitions
  • Report workflow
  • Verified delivery
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Life sciences & biotech · Connected planning

When the trial timeline changes

Connect study plans, program costs and cash runway. Explore how Finance and Clinical Operations could evaluate a change using one agreed set of assumptions.

For teams facingChanging enrollment plans and a cash forecast that lags behind.

  • Study drivers
  • Cost & cash timing
  • Scenario review
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These use cases describe hypothetical enterprise scenarios, not completed client engagements. Figures and targets illustrate an approach; the scope and acceptance criteria would be agreed for your estate.

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Rochelyn Sy
Rochelyn SyPrincipal Consultant
IBM Gold Business PartnerPlanning, analytics & IBM expertise