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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.


Looking for a more complete Office 365 Managed Services Support solution that includes Cogmotive Reports? - Contact Planet Technologies or visit http://o365support.com and let a premier Microsoft and Cogmotive partner take care of all of your Office 365 support needs. 

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