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Adobe Flash is nearing End of Support - How does this impact Cognos Analytics?

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Question

As of December 31st, 2020, Adobe's Flash Player will reach end of life. How, if at all, will this effect my Cognos Analytics environment? 

Adobe Flash EOL Announcement:
https://www.adobe.com/ca/products/flashplayer/end-of-life.html

Cause

Answer

Cognos does not require Flash player for any of its components. The EOS announcement for Adobe will have no impact on Cognos Analytics. Per the recommendation of Adobe, users may uninstall Flash at their soonest convenience and continue to use Cognos without issue. 
Please refer to Cognos Analytics system requirements for a full list of pre-requisites:
https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSEP7J_11.1.0/com.ibm.swg.ba.cognos.inst_cr_winux.doc/c_verifysystemrequirements.html

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Modified date:
14 December 2020

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