Selling SDK to Managment

[engineerairborne]

As a programer that is now working as a Cognos Administrator (Don't ask long story) I know the power of being able to modify something like Cognos using the SDK. I'm looking for a way to convince some of the Business folks of this.

We already own the SDK, and renew it every year, even though no one had ever done any work with it. I want to get funding to start using it to help out with some solutioning, but I'm not sure how to best desmonstrate it's power and diversity to managers. Keep in mind that this is a Public sector, so it is more about servicing the people, rather then profits.

[almeids]

So what's with the funding?  If you already have it, just start using it.  Are you familiar with the term "skunkworks"?
If you're just looking to educate, scan Cognos forums for SDK - you'll easily compile a list of examples of things which can be done using the SDK which can't without.  Being able to do things is good.
BTW - re: "solutioning" - cut it out or I'm sending the Language Police.