Contributor streamlines data collection and workflow management. It eliminates the problems of errors, version control, and timeliness that characterize decentralized planning processes. Organizations can easily engage thousands of people in the planning process, collecting data from managers and staff across divisions and across geographies as well as from resellers, suppliers, and customers worldwide. Many users can work simultaneously because Contributor is optimized for end-user performance. The client requests data from the server only as needed and saves only data that has changed. Complex calculations are performed at the client, giving you quick response and sparing the server unnecessary traffic during high-use times.
Using an intranet or secure Internet connection, you review only what you need to review and enter data where you are authorized.
You can make current Contributor data available in Cognos 8 Framework Manager for reporting purposes. You can also use Excel print formatting and preview features, and export current data to Excel for customized reporting. If you want to use these features and they are not available, ask your Contributor administrator.