2.  Change report date  Change sort  change selection……….  Modify, modify, modify

3.  A simple point and click approach to data reporting  Uses a modular approach to coding  Fully bilingual  Multiple layers of security  Cost efficient  Provides reporting consistency  Combination of mainframe and Lotus Notes  Other configurations are possible

4. The Wisdom database is located within the Lotus Notes application

6. Navigate your way to the report of your choice

12. The Administrator  Designs and maintains the application  Adds new reports by a click on a NEW REPORT button

14. The JCL is made up of the available parameters and a group of modules that wil generate the report based on the client’s selection. 1 2 3 1 – Standard JCL 2 – Report parametres 3 – Required modules 4 – Modules to be added 4

15. CMHC experience  In place for three years  Accurate reporting  Data reliability  The same approach is used to report on Financial, Human Resources and Housing Data  In 2005, over 200 clients have generated more than 3,000 reports without any programmer’s intervention

16. Summary  SAS/ODS & Lotus Notes  Clients create their own report when they want it  Clients do not need any mainframe or programming knowledge  Program is compiled and sent to mainframe via FTP  Job executes automatically  Report sent via email or printed in the selected format  No additional cost for licensing  No additional security  Use staff in place

17. The application  User guide  Sample reports  Instruction manual  Programmer’s guide  Mail link to Administrator  New report request  Search feature What you need  Hardware: TSO & Lotus Notes applications  Staff: A mainframe developer with JCL and SAS knowledge and a Lotus Notes programmer

18. Finally, at our fingertips, a simple and wise approach to data extraction, transformation and reporting

19. Contact Frank Franchellini CMHC/SCHL 613.748.2300 ext. 3508 ffranche@cmhc-schl.gc.ca Denys Gravelle Les Services de consultation DG 819.561.2278 denysg@videotron.ca