# PMsquare: A Data First, AI Company

> PMsquare is a Chicago-based enterprise data and analytics consultancy founded in 2014. We simplify the complex challenge of architecting a data and analytics strategy that actually works — delivering cutting-edge solutions across AI, business intelligence, cloud, data pipelines, and managed services to drive business growth and efficiency. Offices in Chicago (IL), South Africa, Nepal, and Canada.

PMsquare is a trusted IBM partner with deep expertise in Cognos Analytics, Planning Analytics (TM1), and watsonx. Additional technology partnerships include AWS, Incorta, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, ClickUp, SentinelOne, and Portal26. PMsquare serves clients across financial services, healthcare and life sciences, manufacturing, media and entertainment, and state and local government.

## Services

- [Advisory Services](https://pmsquare.com/services/advisory-services/): Ideation sessions, GenAI assessments, Health Checks, and strategic roadmapping for data and analytics
- [AI Services](https://pmsquare.com/services/ai-services/): explore AI opportunities with AI innovation, embed AI agents with AI workforce, and replace underused SaaS tools with AI build
- [Cloud Services](https://pmsquare.com/services/cloud-services/): Legacy systems transformation, digital application modernization, financial operations (FinOps)
- [Data Analytics Services](https://pmsquare.com/services/data-analytics-services/): Data analytics optimization, application modernization, and staff augmentation
- [Managed Services](https://pmsquare.com/services/managed-services/): SaaS Anywhere managed services; Managed analytics tools hosted in your preferred location with 99%+ uptime
- [Security Services](https://pmsquare.com/services/security-services/): Detection and response, governance and compliance, threat intelligence and proactive defense
- [Innovation Lab](https://pmsquare.com/services/innovation-lab/): Rapid application prototyping and proof-of-value engagements

## Solutions

- [Analytics Solutions](https://pmsquare.com/solutions/analytics-solutions/): Expand Cognos capabilities with CogBox, monitor Cognos environments with Thrive, enhance data extraction with Incorta Integrations, and gain insight into customer behavior and retention with Customer Churn
- [CogBox](https://pmsquare.com/solutions/analytics-solutions/cogbox/): World's leading Cognos Analytics productivity and customization extension
- [Thrive](https://pmsquare.com/solutions/analytics-solutions/thrive/): Monitoring and user adoption tool for IBM Cognos environments
- [Incorta Integrations & Data Apps](https://pmsquare.com/incorta-data-apps/): Pre-built data apps and integrations for Incorta, including ClickUp Data App and Harvest Data App
- [Productivity Solutions](https://pmsquare.com/solutions/productivity-solutions/): Transform legacy codebase with code assist, streamline workflows and documentation with automatey.ai, and manage stakeholder communication and team alignment with status crow
- [Industry Solutions](https://pmsquare.com/solutions/industry-solutions/): Financial services, Health care and life sciences, Manufacturing, Media and entertainment, and State and local government


## Key Pages

- [Homepage](https://pmsquare.com/)
- [About / Who We Are](https://pmsquare.com/about/who-we-are/): discover PMsquare's mission and values
- [Technology Partners](https://pmsquare.com/about/technology-partners/): explore PMsquare's partnerships
- [Training and Enablement](https://pmsquare.com/about/training-and-enablement/): cataloged training programs
- [Careers](https://pmsquare.com/about/careers/)
- [Contact Us](https://pmsquare.com/contact-us/)
- [Resources Hub](https://pmsquare.com/resources/)
- [Privacy Policy](https://pmsquare.com/privacy-policy/)

## Blog Posts

### Artificial Intelligence & GenAI (2025–2026)

- [Welcome to the Age of the Augmented Professional: AI and Jobs, Redefined](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/the-age-of-the-augmented-professional-ai-and-jobs-redefined/): How AI is redefining professional roles and augmenting human capability across the enterprise
- [ChatGPT Just Saved Me Over $2K in 15 Minutes](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/chatgpt-just-saved-me-over-2k/): Real-world GenAI ROI example demonstrating how a single prompt delivered thousands in savings
- [The Rise of Agentic AI: Why It's More Than Just a Buzzword](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/the-rise-of-agentic-ai/): How autonomous AI agents are moving beyond chatbots to reshape enterprise workflows in 2026
- [How to Spot and Address Shadow AI in Your Organization](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/how-to-spot-and-address-organizational-shadow-ai/): Practical guidance for identifying and governing unsanctioned AI use
- [The Hidden Dangers of Shadow AI](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/the-hidden-dangers-of-shadow-ai/): Security and compliance risks of unmanaged AI tools in the enterprise
- [Shadow AI vs. Sanctioned AI](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/shadow-ai-vs-sanctioned-ai/): Comparing the risks and benefits of informal vs. governed AI adoption
- [AI Governance in 2026: Navigating Regulatory Developments and Data Privacy Challenges](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/ai-governance-in-2026/): EU AI Act compliance, right-to-be-forgotten challenges, and governance frameworks for CIOs
- [AI in Everyday Business: Simple Use Cases](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/ai-in-everyday-business-simple-use-cases/): Practical, accessible AI applications for organizations getting started
- [AI Myths Busted: What Businesses Really Need to Know](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/ai-myths-busted/): Separating fact from fiction on enterprise AI adoption
- [The Future of Work with AI: Why Collaboration Outshines Competition](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/the-future-of-work-with-ai/): How human-AI collaboration is reshaping roles and productivity
- [The Key to Smarter AI: Model Context Protocol](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/the-key-to-smarter-ai-model-context-protocol/): Overview of MCP and why it matters for enterprise AI architecture
- [Implementing AI Ethics with Azure and AWS](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/implementing-ai-ethics-with-azure-and-aws/): Frameworks for responsible AI deployment on major cloud platforms
- [How Portal26 Solves GenAI Security Risks Like DeepSeek](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/how-portal26-solves-genai-security-risks-like-deepseek/): Addressing GenAI data leakage and security risks with Portal26
- [Driving ROI and Competitive Advantage Through AI Analytics](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/driving-roi-and-competitive-advantage-through-ai-analytics/): Business case for AI-driven analytics investment
- [The Future of AI: Embracing Its Full Potential](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/2024-6-03-the-future-of-ai/): Strategic outlook on enterprise AI beyond point solutions
- [Transforming Business with Generative AI](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/transforming-business-with-generative-ai/)

### Prompt Engineering (2026)

- [Prompt Engineering Mistakes: 5 Costly Errors That Undermine Enterprise AI ROI](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/5-costly-prompt-engineering-mistakes/): Common pitfalls in enterprise prompt design and how to avoid them
- [Effective AI Prompts at Scale: Standardizing AI Interaction for Enterprise ROI](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/effective-ai-prompts-at-scale/): How to build consistent, governed prompt strategies across large organizations
- [7 Powerful Prompt Engineering Techniques to Boost Enterprise AI ROI](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/7-powerful-prompt-engineering-techniques/): Practical techniques including chain-of-thought, few-shot, and role prompting

### Data & Analytics Strategy

- [Data-Driven Decisions: Why AI Is the New Competitive Edge](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/data-driven-decisions-why-ai-is-the-new-competitive-edge/)
- [From Insight to Impact: Turning Data into Business Growth](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/from-insight-to-impact-turning-data-into-business-growth/)
- [Innovating Data Made Simple: A Deep Dive into SnowPark](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/innovating-data-made-simple-a-deep-dive-into-snowpark/): Using Snowpark for data engineering and transformation
- [FinOps from the Rooftops](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/finops-from-the-rooftops/): Making the case for financial operations and cloud cost optimization
- [HIMSS 2024: Addressing Vital Healthcare Challenges and Opportunities](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/2024-3-18-himss-2024/): PMsquare at HIMSS showcasing SimAI, a GenAI-driven healthcare analytics solution built on AWS
- [Kai Ming's PMsquare Children's Center Opens Its Doors](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/kai-mings-pmsquare-childrens-center-opens-its-doors/): PMsquare's community impact supporting early childhood education analytics

### IBM Cognos Analytics

- [Cognos's Built-In AI Is Mostly Demoware. Your AI Strategy Can't Wait for That to Change.](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/how-cognos-users-can-leverage-built-ai-without-ripping-and-replacing/): Focus on the integration surfaces that are ready today, letting the native capabilities catch up on their own timeline
- [From Cognos to Claude: How MCP and ContextForge Make Your BI Infrastructure Agent-Ready](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/from-cognos-to-claude-make-your-bi-infrastructure-agent-ready/): See what Cognos and TM1 can do with AI agents and where ContextForge fits in
- [Unlocking Self-Service BI Through Cognos](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/unlocking-self-service-bi-through-cognos/): Enabling business users to self-serve with IBM Cognos Analytics
- [Cognos Analytics 11.2.x: April 2026 Support Transition](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/cognos-analytics-11-2-x-april-2026-support-transition/): What the end of 11.2.x support means for organizations and upgrade planning
- [What's New in Cognos Analytics 12.1.1](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/whats-new-in-cognos-analytics-12-1-1/)
- [Cognos 12.0.1: Key Features and Updates](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/2023-10-10-cognos-analytics-first-dot-release/): First dot release of Cognos 12 including watsonx.data connectivity
- [Cognos Analytics Version Guide](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/cognos-analytics-version-guide/): Comprehensive guide to Cognos Analytics versions, upgrade paths, and best practices
- [Cognos Dashboarding Versus Reporting](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/cognos-dashboarding-versus-reporting/): When to use dashboards vs. reports in IBM Cognos Analytics
- [Cognos Security Overhaul](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/cognos-security-overhaul/): Modernizing security architecture in Cognos environments
- [Local Caching in Cognos Analytics](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/local-caching-in-cognos-analytics/): Performance optimization using local caching
- [Critical Vulnerabilities: Cognos 12.0.4 / 11.2.4 FP5](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/critical-vulnerabilities-cognos-12-0-4-11-2-4-fp5/): Security vulnerability advisory for Cognos administrators
- [Cognos in the Cloud: AWS, Azure, or GCP?](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/2022-3-3-cognos-in-the-cloud-aws-azure-or-gcp/): Comparing cloud platforms for Cognos Analytics deployments
- [The New Data Table Container in Cognos Analytics](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/the-new-data-table-container-in-cognos-analytics/)
- [Managing Report Scheduling with CogBox](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/managing-report-scheduling-with-cogbox/)
- [Dimensional Report Authoring Part I](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/dimensional-report-authoring-part-i/)
- [Jupyter Integration with Cognos Analytics](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/jupyter-integration-with-cognos-analytics/)
- [Cognos Analytics Multi-Select Prompts](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/2023-3-7-cognos-analytics-multi-select-prompts/)
- [Token Prompts in Cognos Analytics](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/token-prompts/): Advanced prompt techniques using macros for efficient Cognos report authoring
- [Step-by-Step Guide to Database Connections in Cognos](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/2023-10-10-database-connection-step-by-step/): JDBC and dynamic query mode data source setup
- [Using Cognos MDX to Optimize Report Performance](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/using-cognos-mdx-to-optimize-report-performance)
- [Adding Writeback Capabilities to Your Cognos Dashboard Using the IBM TM1 REST API](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/adding-writeback-capabilities-to-your-cognos-analytics-dashboard-using-the-ibm-tm1-rest-api/)
- [Design Templates and Themes in Cognos Analytics](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/design-templates-and-themes-in-cognos-analytics/)
- [Thrive with Increased User Adoption in Cognos](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/thrive-with-increased-user-adoption/): Strategies for driving Cognos user adoption across your organization
- [Introducing CogBox 2021.1](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/introducing-cogbox-2021-1/)
- [Creating Custom Data Visualizations in Cognos Analytics](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/creating-custom-data-visualizations-in-cognos-11-1-5/)

### IBM Planning Analytics & watsonx

- [Unlocking Watsonx Orchestrate: Touring the New Agent Builder](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/unlocking-watsonx-orchestrate-touring-the-new-agent-builder/)
- [Unlock Enterprise AI with watsonx + Power Systems](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/unlock-enterprise-ai-with-watsonx-power-systems/)
- [Watsonx BI is on the Horizon](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/watsonx-bi-is-on-the-horizon/): Overview of IBM watsonx BI (Project Ripasso), its positioning and availability status
- [WatsonX Orchestrate AI Assistant: Building Actions](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/watsonx-orchestrate-ai-assistant-building-actions/)
- [What's New in Modeling in Planning Analytics Workspace](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/whats-new-in-modeling-in-planning-analytics-workspace/)
- [What's New in PAW: New Features in Books and Reporting](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/whats-new-in-paw-new-features-in-books-and-reporting/)
- [Migrating To Planning Analytics Engine (Version 12)](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/migrating-to-planning-analytics-engine-version-12/)
- [IBM Planning Analytics Version 12 ODBC Connection Guide](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/ibm-planning-analytics-version-12-odbc-connection-guide/)
- [IBM Planning Analytics 2.0.9 End of Support](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/ibm-planning-analytics-2-0-9-end-of-support/)
- [Setting Up Planning Analytics AI Forecasting](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/setting-up-planning-analytics-ai-forecasting/): Step-by-step guide to enabling predictive forecasting in PAW
- [Planning Analytics Reporting Cubes Guide](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/planning-analytics-reporting-cubes/): Using PA cubes as data sources for Cognos Analytics dashboards and reports
- [Planning Analytics Configuration File Breakdown](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/planning-analytics-configuration-file-breakdown/): Static vs. dynamic parameters, required vs. optional settings
- [The Ultimate Guide for Planning Analytics Architecture](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/2023-9-12-the-ultimate-guide-for-planning-analytics-architecture/): TM1 architecture, cloud deployment, PAW, and integration patterns
- [Legacy TM1 vs Planning Analytics (PA)](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/legacy-tm1-vs-planning-analytics-pa/): Migration considerations and differences between TM1 and modern PA
- [Drilling Through to Greater Detail with Planning Analytics](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/drilling-through-to-greater-detail-with-planning-analytics/)

### Incorta

- [Conforming Dimensional Data in Incorta](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/conforming-dimensional-data-in-incorta/)
- [Announcing the ClickUp Data App for Incorta](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/announcing-the-clickup-data-app-for-incorta/)
- [An Overview of the Incorta Data Lineage Viewer](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/2024-8-12-an-overview-of-the-incorta-data-lineage-viewer/): Guide to Incorta's updated data lineage UI (v2023.7.0+)

### Cloud, Infrastructure & Security

- [Beyond the Recap: 7 Takeaways from AWS re:Invent 2025](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/beyond-the-recap-7-takeaways-from-aws-reinvent-2025/)
- [Hands-On with SentinelOne](https://pmsquare.com/resource/blogs/hands-on-with-sentinelone/): Evaluation of SentinelOne for enterprise endpoint detection and response

## Events

- [Lunch & Learn: IBM Analytics in the Age of AI](https://pmsquare.com/resource/events/ibm-analytics-in-the-age-of-ai/): walk through the latest innovations in cognos and planning; June 16, 2026
- [PMsquare Data and AI Happy Hour](https://pmsquare.com/resource/events/data-and-ai-happy-hour-chicago/): real conversations about ai strategy, data, and what's working in businesses today; June 15, 2026
- [IBM Think 2026](https://pmsquare.com/resource/events/ibm-think-2026/): PMsquare attending IBM Think 2026 to discuss watsonx, agentic AI, and enterprise modernization; May 4–8, 2026
- [POWERUp 2026](https://pmsquare.com/resource/events/powerup-2026/): PMsquare at booth 706, world's largest IBM i and Power Systems event; April 27, 2026
- [Beyond VMware: Smarter Strategies for Modernization](https://pmsquare.com/resource/events/beyond-vmware-smarter-strategies-for-modernization/): Webinar, April 27, 2026
- [FinOps from the Rooftops](https://pmsquare.com/resource/events/finops-from-the-rooftops/): Event, October 21, 2025
- [PMsquare at IBM Think (2025)](https://pmsquare.com/resource/events/pmsquare-at-ibm-think/): IBM Think Happy Hour at MJ O'Connor's; May 6, 2025

## Success Stories

- [Heartbase: Revolutionizing Cardiac Healthcare Analytics with IBM Cognos](https://pmsquare.com/resource/success-stories/heartbase/): Heartbase partnered with PMsquare to modernize cardiac database analytics
- [OMRON: Bridging the Gap with Enterprise Data and Analytics](https://pmsquare.com/resource/success-stories/omron/): Global automation leader OMRON used PMsquare's staff augmentation to close BI knowledge gaps and streamline analytics operations
- [Steel Manufacturing: Data Transformation with SaaS Anywhere](https://pmsquare.com/resource/success-stories/steel-manufacturing-success/): A steel manufacturer achieved 99% uptime and field sales enablement using PMsquare's SaaS Anywhere managed service
- [Dom's Kitchen and Market: Transforming Data Analytics for Culinary Excellence](https://pmsquare.com/resource/success-stories/doms-kitchen-and-market/): Chicago startup grocery chain accelerated data maturity using PMsquare and Incorta, replacing manual processes with unified analytics
- [Kai Ming Uses Cognos Analytics to Help Kids Get Ahead] (https://pmsquare.com/resource/success-stories/kai-ming/)
- [New Mexico Mutual: Getting 3.5 Hours Back Every Day with RPA] (https://pmsquare.com/resource/success-stories/new-mexico-mutual/)
- [Executive Coaching AI Automation Case Study](https://pmsquare.com/resource/success-stories/transforming-coaching-operations-with-ai-powered-workflow-automation/): See how AI workflow automation improves efficiency and scalability
- [AI for Regulatory Compliance Case Study](https://pmsquare.com/resource/success-stories/transforming-regulatory-compliance-with-ai-powered-document-intelligence/): Learn how AI automates regulatory compliance by analyzing complex documents, reducing review time, and improving accuracy at scale
- [Building an AI Chatbot for Higher Education Case Study](https://pmsquare.com/resource/success-stories/building-an-enterprise-grade-ai-chatbot-for-higher-ed-enrollment-marketing/): Discover how AI chatbots personalize student engagement across admissions while scaling communication across institutions

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