# IBM Cognos Analytics: how AI models rank it, September 2026

GTM AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 4 judge labels across 1 categories by 4 of 12 models. Page: https://gtm-ai-index.com/vendors/ibm-cognos-analytics/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dashboards and data visualization | 0% | 73 | 100% | 4 |

## And against it

- "Support for 11.2.4 and older ended April 30, 2026... No more security patches or bug fixes" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, BI & dashboards)
- "Why to avoid: Forced upgrades required to stay supported; Shrinking talent pool" (Kimi K2, BI & dashboards)
- "Why to avoid: Complex setup, steep learning curve, high cost" (Mistral Small, BI & dashboards)
- "highlight complexity, expensive licensing, and outdated or heavy interfaces as common drawbacks" (Perplexity Sonar, BI & dashboards)

## Record

- Method: https://gtm-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://gtm-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as GTM AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, gtm-ai-index.com.