What cognus does

Cognus is a Chilean data solutions consulting firm founded in 2008 (firmographics source lists 2007) and headquartered in Las Condes, Santiago, with a regional office in Montevideo, Uruguay, and active presence in Bolivia, Peru, Dominican Republic, and Panama. The company is associated with Insight Partner Group, employs 11-50 people, and operates a 100% remote delivery model since the pandemic. Its core offering spans Business Intelligence and Analytics consulting, data integration (ETL, data warehouse, data lake construction), visualization and dashboard development, intelligent Business Process Management automation (iBPM via BonitaSoft), and digital transformation services.

The firm's technology stack is built around four commercialized platforms: Pentaho (data integration and analytics, via Hitachi Vantara partner membership), Microsoft Power BI (Cloud Partner), Databricks Lakehouse (Consulting and Systems Integrator), and BonitaSoft (open-source BPM). In July 2025, the firm became a Silver Partner of Actian Corporation, adding DataConnect, Data Intelligence Platform, and Avalanche (hybrid cloud data warehouse) for commercialization in Chile and Uruguay. The firm holds ISO 9001:2015 certification (April 2025, FCR Chile Certificaciones SpA) and is a selected provider under Chilean government Framework Agreements (Convenio Marco) for software development and IT professional services.

Revenue is generated through professional services — project-based BI/analytics implementations, ETL and data warehouse development, dashboard construction, platform upgrades and migrations, official Pentaho training courses, and recurring support and maintenance contracts. Documented customers include SUBDERE (Chilean municipal information systems), AFPs (pension fund administrators), Banco Itaú (historical data platform), judicial assistance corporations, and SIMTE (educational monitoring). Distribution combines direct enterprise sales with government procurement channels and multi-vendor reseller relationships, with no public revenue or funding disclosure.

Name

cognus

Legal name

Cognus

Website

https://cognus.biz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cognus is a Chilean data solutions consulting firm offering Business Intelligence, data integration, and analytics services on Pentaho, Power BI, Databricks, and Actian platforms, serving government agencies and financial institutions across Latin America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Condes

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Professional consulting services for data-based solutions including data management, analysis, visualization, and digital transformation. Services delivered by highly qualified team specialized in specialized and cutting-edge technologies.
2. BI & Analytics Project Implementation: Project-based services implementing Business Intelligence and Analytics solutions using platforms like Pentaho, Power BI, Tableau and Databricks. Includes data warehouse development, ETL processes, dashboards, reporting, migrations, and platform optimization.
3. Support and Development Services: Specialized support for BI & Analytics projects enabling project teams to implement requirements using expert support for troubleshooting, live demonstrations, best practices, and independent or collaborative product development.
4. Pentaho Training Courses: Official manufacturer Pentaho courses in Spanish for end users, covering all suite modules. Group courses for maximum 5 users.
5. Actian Product Commercialization: As Silver Partner, Cognus commercializes Actian products (DataConnect, Data Intelligence Platform, Avalanche) in Chile and Uruguay along with specialized technical support, training, and development services.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cognus is a data-based solutions consulting firm specializing in Business Intelligence & Analytics, data integration, visualization, intelligent Business Process Management (iBPM), and Digital Transformation services. They implement, support, and provide training on leading BI platforms including Pentaho, Microsoft Power BI, Databricks Lakehouse, and BonitaSoft, and through their Actian Silver Partnership commercialize Actian DataConnect, Data Intelligence Platform, and Avalanche in Chile and Uruguay. They also deliver manufacturer-official Pentaho training courses in Spanish to end users.

Product overview

Cognus is a data solutions consulting firm offering Business Intelligence & Analytics, intelligent Business Process Automation (iBPM), and Digital Transformation services. Their portfolio centers on implementing and supporting four main platforms: Pentaho (Business Analytics and Data Integration) for unified data integration and analytics, Microsoft Power BI for reporting and visualization, Databricks Lakehouse for advanced analytics, AI, and machine learning workloads, and BonitaSoft for business process management and workflow automation. Additionally, through their Actian Silver Partnership, they offer Actian DataConnect, Data Intelligence Platform, and Avalanche hybrid data warehouse. Services include consulting, implementation, support, maintenance, ETL development, Data Warehouse/Data Mart/Data Lake construction, report and dashboard development, platform upgrades and migration, and official Pentaho training courses. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification for consulting, design, development, and commercialization of data-based solutions and IT professional services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pentaho Business Analytics Unified web-based, Java-based data integration and analytics platform designed to extract value from data stored in multiple sources, supporting unlimited users across simple data integration, complex data mining, big data, multi-system integrations, and hybrid on-premise/cloud data architectures. Commercialized and implemented by Cognus in Chile and the region through Hitachi Vantara partnership.
• Pentaho Data Integration (PDI) Graphical ETL tool that accesses, consumes, blends, cleans, and prepares data from any source (structured, semi-structured, unstructured) with pre-built connectors for relational databases, proprietary systems, big data platforms, and applications. Stores processed data in Datamarts or Datawarehouse. Provided by Cognus as part of its Pentaho implementation services.
• Microsoft Power BI Solutions Microsoft suite of software, applications, and connectors (Power BI Desktop, Power BI SaaS service, Power BI Report Builder, Power BI Report Server) that converts unrelated data sources into interactive visual information. Cognus is a Microsoft Cloud Partner with a non-exclusive contract for product and service resale focused on Power BI in Chile and the region.
• Databricks Lakehouse Platform Cloud-based collaborative platform built on Apache Spark that enables analytical queries without traditional database schema, combines data warehouse and data lake components with ACID transactions, and supports flexible storage of structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data with simplified design of complex machine learning models. Implemented by Cognus as a Databricks Consulting & Systems Integrator (C&SI) partner.
• BonitaSoft BPM Platform Open-source workflow and BPM (Business Process Management) software with components Bonita Studio (development), Bonita Runtime (process execution), and Bonita Continuous Delivery (deployment). Includes pre-built connectors for CRM, ECM, ERP, databases, social platforms, and web services. Implemented by Cognus for Intelligent Business Process Management (iBPM).
• Actian DataConnect Data integration solution part of the Actian suite, enabling complex data integration from multiple sources and formats. Commercialized by Cognus as Silver Partner in Chile and Uruguay, including specialized technical support, training, and development services.
• Actian Data Intelligence Platform Advanced data governance solution based on active metadata and automated traceability that enables organizations to manage data policies, access control, storage requirements, and data quality standards. Commercialized by Cognus in Chile and Uruguay as Actian Silver Partner.
• Actian Avalanche Hybrid cloud data warehouse platform combining enterprise-class performance with scalability and ease of use, enabling unified storage and analysis in multi-cloud and on-premise environments. Commercialized by Cognus as Silver Partner in Chile and Uruguay.
• Official Pentaho Training Courses Manufacturer-official Pentaho courses delivered in Spanish to end users in groups of up to 5 users, covering all suite modules: Introduction to Business Analytics, Business Analytics User Console, Business Analytics Report Designer, Business Analytics Data Modeling, Pentaho Data Integration, Installation and Administration, and Pentaho Dashboard and CTools creation. Offered by Cognus as certified training partner.
• BI & Analytics Project Implementation Services Project-based consulting and implementation services for Business Intelligence and Analytics solutions using Pentaho, Power BI, Tableau, and Databricks, including data warehouse development, ETL processes, dashboards, reporting, platform upgrades, migrations, and architecture optimization. Delivered to enterprise, government, and financial clients.
• BI & Analytics Support and Development Services Specialized support services for ongoing BI & Analytics projects, enabling client teams to implement requirements through expert troubleshooting, live demonstrations, best practices, and independent or collaborative product development. Delivered by Cognus engineers certified in Pentaho, Power BI, and Databricks.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced preparation times through automation and standardization of data processes
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability2 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Actian CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 22 July 2025Cognus Chile became official Silver Partner of Actian Corporation, a leading global company in data management, governance, integration, and analytics solutions. This strategic alliance enables Cognus to commercialize Actian products (DataConnect, Data Intelligence Platform, Avalanche) in Chile and Uruguay. The partnership includes specialized technical support, training, development services, and preferential commercial conditions. Actian is headquartered in California and specializes in hybrid data platforms designed to accelerate digital transformation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Globant: Large Latin American IT services and digital consulting firm with established BI, data engineering and cloud analytics practices across the same Chilean/Latam enterprise and BFSI segments Cognus serves.
• Tata Consultancy Services (TCS): Global IT services giant with a dedicated analytics and BI unit that delivers Pentaho/Power BI/Databricks implementations for global banks and government clients — directly contesting Cognus in large Latam RFPs.
• Accenture: Global management and technology consulting firm with a deep data & analytics practice serving the same enterprise, financial services and public-sector buyer base Cognus targets across Latam.
• Infosys: Global IT and consulting firm with BI/data warehouse and Microsoft Power BI/analytics delivery centers in Latin America, competing for the same enterprise data-modernization budgets.
• Capgemini: Global IT services and consulting firm with a strong data and analytics practice (Insights & Data), active in Chilean banking and public-sector programs that overlap with Cognus' target clients.
• Hexaware Technologies: IT services firm with a dedicated data and analytics unit delivering Pentaho, Microsoft and cloud data-warehouse implementations — comparable mid-sized competitor for Latam enterprise BI projects.
• Thoughtworks: Global technology consultancy with a strong Latin American presence and deep data platform, BI and modern data engineering capabilities aimed at enterprise and regulated-industry clients.
• Wipro: Global IT services company with full-stack data, analytics and cloud practices competing for the same Chilean and broader Latam enterprise and BFSI modernization engagements.

Regional players

• PSL Corp: US/Latam data and analytics consulting firm (known as PSL in Latam) delivering BI, data engineering and AI services — a closer-size competitor for mid-market and enterprise BI programs in the region.

Others

• Insight Partners (Insight Investment Group / Insight Partner Group): The associated parent/affiliated entity under which Cognus operates; functions as a strategic and delivery umbrella rather than a direct product competitor, but is the closest internal peer for capability benchmarking.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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