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Persistent URL for glossary assets - do not change when new version is published.

Today, when a glossary asset (e.g., Term, Rule) is updated and published, its URL changes. The version number is appended to the end. We want a persistent URL that will always link to the current, active version of the glossary asset - no matter w...
over 1 year ago in Cloud Pak for Data / Watson Knowledge Catalog 1 Not under consideration

Cells locked for data entry in the form's Excel layout (standard form), should be locked also in CCR Web

In some standard forms it's necessary to lock a cell for data entry by using "Cell specification" within the Excel layout. It's an issue that this locking is not supported in Controller Web.
over 5 years ago in Cognos Controller (On Prem and On Cloud) 1 Not under consideration

Controller Web: Data Entry for Accounts with intercompany code M

Data entry for accounts with intercompany code M is not possible in controller web, but should be possible.
about 7 years ago in Cognos Controller (On Prem and On Cloud) 2 Not under consideration

Conditional automatic journals to post values on different from REPO journal types

When using conditional automatic journals, it is not possible to re-direct postings to a different journal type then REPO, even if puting it on "Journal type" field, on control table. Even if filtering Trial Balance to show only REPO/BASE, automat...
almost 2 years ago in Cognos Controller (On Prem and On Cloud) 8 Needs more information

Support for CyberArk agentless password retrieval / WCS protocol

Today in CP4D we support CyberArk AAM - Citi is asking us to support CyberArk WCS protocol as that is their standard.
6 months ago in Cloud Pak for Data / Cloud Pak for Data Platform 0 Under review

Open a Pipeline or DataStage Flow from the Pipeline Canvas with 2 clicks only

For Pipeline Jobs or DataStage Job nodes in the canvas when editing a Pipeline, if you want to open the Pipeline or DataStage Flow that's being executed, you must click 4 times: Double-click the node (or right-click/menu then Open) Click the menu ...
over 1 year ago in Cloud Pak for Data / DataStage 0 Under review

Lock an account for input in the account structure.

We would like the option to lock an account for input or import of data directly in the account structure. Account develops over time. Some accounts might not be valid to use over time. It might not be possible to merge these accounts, include the...
over 10 years ago in Cognos Controller (On Prem and On Cloud) 0 Not under consideration

Cognos Analytics version with 2-3 years maintenance, independently from other software versions deployed on same cluster

*** Please note: IDEA for a future evolution of CA on Software Hub ( https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/software-hub/5.1.x?topic=new-cognos-analytics ) *** Any dependency to the version of another software deployed as well on the same Software Hub cluste...
11 months ago in Cloud Pak for Data / Cognos Analytics 1 Planned for future release

Different Cognos versions within one CP4D cluster

*** Please note: IDEA for a future evolution of CA on Software Hub ( https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/software-hub/5.1.x?topic=new-cognos-analytics ) *** Different Cognos versions within one cluster must be possible.Helmcharts are required on-site for ...
11 months ago in Cloud Pak for Data / Cognos Analytics 1 Not under consideration

Calculations for storing in forms in Controller web

Example: It would be great to have forms where you kan mix different actualities, and have calculations which makes the summation stored in the db. For example in the budget-process when you define forms where you get AC (YTD) in the first column ...
about 4 years ago in Cognos Controller (On Prem and On Cloud) 0 Future consideration