IBM Cognos BI Analysis enables the interactive exploration of information regardless of where the data is stored (OLAP and dimensionally modeled relational sources). It is particularly useful for managers and analysts who need to analyze and report trends in organizational performance.

IBM Cognos BI Analysis enables you to perform complex analysis quickly and easily to get to the "why" behind an event or action to improve business performance.Explore large complex data sets using drag-and-drop techniques. Drill down through increasing levels of detail and view by different dimensions, such as sales per region or by product. View and analyze data relationships graphically and change displays easily. You can easily drill down, rank, sort, forecast and nest information to gain greater insight into trends, causes and effects.