Cogmotive Reports

Basic value proposition - significantly extends Office 365 reporting capabilities by providing a rich set of detailed reports that cover areas such as Exchange (mailboxes/recipients, distribution groups, mail flow), Lync, Mobile Devices, Licensing, and Security (future areas might include SharePoint, CRM, and other Microsoft Online Services). The solution also includes scheduling capabilities to have reports generated and distributed via email on a regular basis.

The breadth and visual appeal of Cogmotive Reports goes well beyond what's offered via Office 365 at this time:

Office 365:

Cogmotive:

Cogmotive is a Cloud-based solution that can be setup within minutes, so that you can start reaping the benefits right away. Here's a sample list:

Track migration progress
Measure service usage
Identify and reassign unused licences
Get help with meeting security and compliance goals
Go beyond simple reporting by looking at trends

Visit https://www.cogmotive.com/ to learn more, to view live demo, or to sign up for a free 14 days trial.

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