2024 in Review: The Power of Smarter Reporting with Cosmos 

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In 2024, businesses using Cosmos made incredible strides in operational efficiency, cost savings, and smarter decision-making. Across the year, we tallied the number of reports run, hours saved, and dollars businesses retained by using Cosmos instead of custom reporting solutions.  

The results are staggering: 

  • 473,101 reports run 
  • 39,427 hours saved  
  • $1,286,902.55 saved 

These numbers highlight the tangible benefits of our fast, reliable reporting tools that empower Business Central users to maximize their potential. Below is a detailed breakdown of these results: 

Let’s dive into the details and explore the immense impact Cosmos has made in just one year. 

Reports Run: Harnessing the Power of Data

Businesses leveraging Cosmos in 2024 generated a total of 473,101 reports this year, averaging over 39,425 reports per month. This scalability ensures that organizations, whether small or large, can handle their reporting needs efficiently without delays or bottlenecks. 

Cosmos isn’t just fast—it’s also scalable. September saw the highest activity, with 47,996 reports generated, demonstrating how businesses can rely on Cosmos even during peak demand periods. With these capabilities, businesses can quickly turn data into actionable insights, enabling smarter, faster decision-making. 

Hours Saved: Redefining Productivity

Thanks to Cosmos, teams collectively saved 39,427 hours—equivalent to nearly 19 full-time employees’ annual workload (based on a 40-hour workweek). This means businesses freed up valuable time that would have otherwise been spent on labor-intensive custom reporting tasks. 

Instead of bogging down their teams with repetitive reporting processes, Cosmos users redirected this time toward strategic initiatives like customer engagement, process optimization, and long-term planning. By eliminating manual tasks, Cosmos redefined productivity, empowering businesses to focus on what really matters. 

Dollars Saved: Real ROI in Action

The financial impact of Cosmos is undeniable: businesses collectively saved $1,286,902.55 over the year by avoiding costly custom reporting solutions. On average, this translates to over $107,242 saved per month, with September delivering the greatest savings at $139,696.67. 

Compared to traditional custom reporting methods, Cosmos provides a cost-effective solution that delivers high-quality insights at a fraction of the expense. These savings have allowed many of our clients to reinvest in growth initiatives, such as expanding operations and adopting new technologies. 

The Bigger Picture: Cosmos’ Mission to Drive Efficiency

The results achieved in 2024 align perfectly with Cosmos’ broader mission: empowering businesses with efficient, innovative reporting solutions that drive success. Month after month, the numbers prove that Cosmos is more than just a reporting tool—it’s a transformative solution that helps organizations make smarter decisions faster. 

As Cosmos continues to evolve, our commitment to delivering a fast, reliable, and cost-effective cloud reporting tool remains at the heart of everything we do. 

What’s Next: Looking Ahead to Year-End Totals

The numbers speak for themselves: Cosmos is redefining how businesses approach reporting, saving time, money, and resources. The annual results highlight the significant impact Cosmos had in 2024, with even greater possibilities on the horizon for 2025. 

With powerful tools, including multi-data source connectivity, Cosmos enables organizations to seamlessly integrate data from multiple systems into one unified reporting solution. This innovation helps businesses move beyond outdated processes and achieve true data-driven success. 

Ready to elevate your business this year? 

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Brian Petersen

Chief Operating Officer

Brian Petersen brings over 15 years of leadership experience in the Microsoft Channel, where he has built a reputation for driving product innovation and delivering exceptional client results. As co-founder of Cosmos Data Technologies, Brian leverages his extensive background in product development and professional services to help organizations unlock the power of their data.

Throughout his career, Brian has held key executive positions, including Vice President of Product and Services at Jet Reports (now insightsoftware) and Vice President at Rand Group, where he led high-performing teams specializing in reporting, analytics, and data management solutions. His entrepreneurial spirit shines through his successful product launches, including pioneering Jet Analytics in 2007.

Colleagues and clients alike recognize Brian for his diverse business acumen and unwavering commitment to going above and beyond. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Computer Science, and History from Linfield University, reflecting his multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving.

When he’s not revolutionizing data solutions, Brian enjoys camping, playing guitar, and spending quality time with his wife and children.

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