(November, 2007)  Cortell, business intelligence consultants and implementation partners of Cognos, have announced that Presbyterian Support Central has selected the Cognos TM1 solution as their Organisational Performance Management System to provide reporting, budgeting, forecasting and modeling applications.

Presbyterian Support Central is a not-for-profit organisation providing Family Works and Older People 's Services across the lower North Island of New Zealand. Family Works includes counselling, parenting and education services to children and families, while PSC's Older People 's Services provide a continuum of care with more than 1,500 staff supporting 3,500 older people to live both independently and in supported care in safety, comfort and dignity.

Being a not-for-profit organization it is vital that Presbyterian Support Central keeps a watchful eye on all aspects of its business. Like many services entities, staffing costs form a huge percentage of outgoings, and it is vital that these are tracked to ensure that services are delivered affordably. As a provider of rest home and hospital care, Presbyterian Support Central requires effective modeling of bed capacity against occupancy in achieving maximum usage. Cognos TM1's single unified platform is perfect for ensuring that Presbyterian Support Central remains at the cutting edge of social service provision.

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