UK, October 28, 2008 (PRESSbooth.ORG) -- Business intelligence (BI) specialist, Morgan Benjamin (www.morganbenjamin.co.uk) has been recognised as the IBM Cognos partner with the highest number of IBM Cognos certified staff in the UK. The company has achieved 17 accreditations to date.

Morgan Benjamin offers innovative BI techniques by combining a business-focused approach with its extensive understanding of data and BI systems. This insight enables organisations to transform data into precise intelligence that drives competitive-edge decision making. The company has worked closely with Cognos, an IBM company, since 2005 to deliver a complimentary BI service to its customers.

IBM Cognos launched its BI Academy in 2006 to tackle the shortage of IT professionals with BI skills. The programme establishes an industry standard benchmark and validation of technical competence for IT staff working with IBM Cognos technology. Certification requires extensive training and testing to develop the skills required to implement and manage reporting systems around the IBM Cognos 8 BI suite.

Russell Facey, business development director at Morgan Benjamin, comments: “Morgan Benjamin believes in demonstrating its commitment as an IBM Cognos partner by investing in the company's Academy programme. IBM Cognos certification also confirms our ongoing drive to provide excellent service to customers in order to help them gain competitive advantage.”

Customers employing certified IBM Cognos consultants on site are guaranteed a high level of BI expertise. They also know that all work will be undertaken according to the same methods and quality standards, regardless of the project, industry or geographic location.

Ged Simmons, Country Manager, UK and Ireland, Cognos, an IBM company, confirms: “Morgan Benjamin's focus on the IBM Cognos Academy ensures that it has a growing number of certified consultants with whom we can supplement our own teams. As such the company plays a key role in enabling IBM Cognos to carry out the high and uniform standard of work that our customers have come to expect.”

About Cognos:
Cognos, an IBM company, is the world leader in business intelligence and performance management solutions. It provides world-class enterprise planning and BI software and services to help companies plan, understand and manage financial and operational performance. Cognos was acquired by IBM in January 2008. For more information, visit http://www.ibm.com/software/data/

About Morgan Benjamin:
Morgan Benjamin is a new breed of independent consultancy providing specialist advisory, implementation and support services across Business Intelligence and enterprise data management. Its holistic and innovative approach combines business engagement with an extensive understanding of data and Business Intelligence systems. The result empowers its clients to transform data into precise intelligence that drives competitive-edge decision making and enhances performance.

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