In the new IBM Apptio Report Studio, you can create reports using configurable components and visualizations, organize reports into collections for easier discovery, interact with reports using filters and pickers, view data in multiple currencies, export reports to PDF, and export table data for further analysis.
How to access the IBM Apptio TBM Studio
Once your instance of IBM Costing Standard is upgraded to 12.11.19 (2.19) and above, look for the blue “Open IBM Apptio Report Studio” button at the top of your current report studio. Clicking this will open a list of available projects.
You can access the learning by clicking on the lightbulb icon to access videos and step-by-step guidance.
Why the new IBM Apptio Report Studio matters
IBM Apptio Report Studio is a carbon-designed platform that delivers a modernized, intuitive, and more powerful reporting experience. It is designed to help TBM Admins and business users build reports faster, with less complexity and a shorter learning curve. Compared to Classic Report Studio, the new version brings significant improvements across the board:
Guided learning journey with step-by-step walkthroughs
Interactive tours help you get oriented quickly, understand best practices, and start building reports with confidence. Elise, your virtual guide takes you from the fundamentals of IBM Apptio Report Studio all the way through advanced dashboard design and publishing. The journey is organized into 4 levels and 7 chapters.
Four levels are as follows:
- Level 1 – Beginner: Explains value and features of Report Studio
- Level 2 – Explore In-app Tour – Learn how functionality works in the Report Studio
- Level 3 – Strategist – Learn about various components of the Report Studio
- Level 4 – Pro – Dig deeper into advanced functionalities
- Chapter 1: Add logo with HTML in the Report
- Chapter 2: Tool Bar and Data Panel
- Chapter 3: Manage and oraganize data
- Chapter 4: Dimension explorer
- Chapter 5: Format panel
- Chapter 6: Drill Throughs
- Chapter 7: Custom Formula
Getting started is simple
If you are a TBM Admin, look for the new in-app banner when you log into IBM Apptio Costing Standard. It will appear the first time after your initial login, pointing you to the new IBM Apptio Report Studio learning journey. From there, you can:
- Explore the new experience through interactive chapters
- Take advantage of a modern, intuitive drag-and-drop interface optimized for any screen size
- Access supporting materials to accelerate your team's time-to-value
The best part? The new IBM Apptio Report Studio is already included with your IBM Apptio Costing Standard subscription. There's nothing extra to purchase; you can start building today.
Questions?
Reach out to your Customer Success Manager to explore how the new IBM Apptio Report Studio experience can help your organization get even more value from your Apptio investment or leverage the new migration tool to help migrate your legacy reports to the new experience. They can connect you with additional resources and walk you through tailored use cases for your team's specific priorities.
Ready to take your reporting to the next level? Log in to IBM Apptio Costing Standard and start your new IBM Apptio Report Studio today.