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IBM Planning Analytics.

With IBM Planning Analytics you can transform your planning & budgeting processes, free up finance team resources & get more from your data than ever before to forecast with greater accuracy.

 

Why choose IBM Planning Analytics.

Plan without limits

Handle even the most complex planning needs — from multi-department budgets to detailed financial models — without the restrictions of spreadsheets or outdated tools.

Work together, seamlessly

Collaborate easily with built-in workflows and approvals. Everyone sees the same numbers, so there’s no confusion or version clashes.

See the full picture

Integrate with IBM Cognos Analytics and IBM Controller to turn your data into clear reports, dashboards, and forecasts — all in one connected platform.

One reliable source of truth

Your data updates in real time and stays consistent across every user. No duplication, no errors, no chasing the latest version.

Support you can rely on

With an active global community and regular updates from IBM, you’ll always have the latest tools and advice at your fingertips.

Flexible deployment

IBM Planning Analytics is available as a flexible SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) solution on IBM Cloud, can be installed in your own data centre or through a trusted third-party provider. Whatever fits your setup best.

Features at a Glance:

  • Fast, in-memory processing for instant calculations and consolidation
  • Real-time data updates  to keep every number accurate and aligned
  • Scalable architecture  with no cube size limits
  • ‘What-if’ scenario planning to test ideas before making decisions
  • Collaborative and driver-based planning keeps every department aligned
  • Version control and workflow so you can plan, approve, and report with accuracy
  • Engaging visuals and dashboards  that make insights easy to share
  • AI-driven forecasting for smarter, data-backed predictions

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Two interfaces. One powerful platform.

Planning Analytics Workspace (PAW)

Planning Analytics for Excel (PAfE)

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“I don’t see any situation where you wouldn’t use Planning Analytics. If I were stepping into a role as a CFO or finance director and encountered forecasts all in spreadsheets, I would immediately bring it in.

– Marshall Fleet Solutions, January 2025

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What is IBM Planning Analytics?

IBM Planning Analytics is an infinitely scalable, lightning-fast, multi-dimensional business modeling database, able to ingest data from any number of sources, cleanse it, rationalise it, organise it, aggregate it, manipulate it, apply calculations and business rules and help you with your business organisation.

Planning Analytics is used by organisations of all different sizes across the world. To find out if your current business analysis workflow could be improved by switching to IBM Planning Analytics, contact us today via our contact form and we’ll arrange a consultation meeting to discuss your needs and requirements.

Why should I switch to IBM Planning Analytics?

Planning Analytics’ main strength lies in its scalability. Both on-site installation and cloud installation can scale infinitely, handling any volume of analytical data as necessary.

Is IBM Planning Analytics related to TM1?

Yes. IBM Planning Analytics is the new name for TM1.

The basic concept of the TM1 in-memory database remains at the heart of Planning Analytics, but IBM have enhanced it with modern intuitive user tools and AI functionality.

What's new with IBM Planning Analytics?

Planning Analytics is regularly being updated. To keep up to date with the latest functionality and updates, check our News section where we’re regularly posting information on the latest updates not just to Planning Analytics, but all other parts of the Business Analytics suite.

Is IBM Planning Analytics a locally installed service, or is it run from the cloud?

While we recommend a cloud setup, the answer can be either!

Planning Analytics fully supports being run locally and installed on premise in your own data centre, providing you’re comfortable and happy with hardware requirements, scaling and updating.

For those that require the convenience of automated updates and scaling, Planning Analytics fully supports being run from the cloud.

If I have a local Planning Analytics service, can I migrate this to the cloud?

Absolutely!

All IBM Business Analytics products can be migrated from a locally installed service, to a cloud service hosted and managed by the IBM Cloud Operations Team.

Aramar have unrivalled experience with cloud migrations. Click here for more information on our cloud migration service, or get in touch with us today to discuss your requirements and find out how Aramar can help you.