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IBM Planning Analytics is designed for integrated and extensible planning and offers a unified set of capabilities for budgeting, planning, forecasting, analysis and reporting for financial as well as operational data. The solution delivers AI-infused integrated business planning across the organization, putting the power of algorithmic forecasting in the hands of LOB users. In addition to a web UI, Planning Analytics supports a full-featured Excel interface and the ability to publish Excel reports and forms to the web. A catalog of accelerators from IBM and partners extends planning and analysis capabilities. Connectivity to IBM Watson Studio is available for advanced decision optimization. IBM Controller is a standalone consolidation solution that is integrated with IBM Planning Analytics.
Recommended Alternatives: Anaplan, JustPerform from insightsoftware, Lumel, OneStream, Oracle, SAP, Wolters Kluwer (CCH Tagetik)
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Education, Financial Services, Government, Life Sciences




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Aberdeen The ROI of Sales Planning Analytics R
BARC IBM a Market Leader in 2022 Integrated Planning Report R
Forrester The Total Economic Impact of IBM Planning Analytics R
Ventana Research 2022 Business Value Index: Product and Vendor Assessment R
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deFacto is a unified, AI-enabled Integrated Business Planning platform that enables mid-market to large enterprises to optimize overall business performance by synchronizing planning and decision-making across every functional area. The application library includes FP&A, HR, S&OP, Demand Planning, Tax, Supply Chain, CapEx, and Project Planning. deFacto extends full write-back and planning capabilities to Excel and Power BI. It automates the generation of Power BI reports and templates, leverages the full range of Microsoft tools including Azure, Fabric, and connects to any financial and/or operational data source. See detailed ratings and compare to JustPerform, Vena or other vendors >>>
Consumer Products, Financial Services, Healthcare, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Telecommunications




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BPM Partners 2025 Vendor Snapshot for deFacto R
BPM Partners deFacto a Key Competitor in 2025-2026 Vendor Landscape Matrix $
2025 Pulse of Performance Management: deFacto Reviewed as Core Vendor R
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BPM Pulse 2025
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The AI-powered CCH® Tagetik Intelligent Platform, available in standard or SAP HANA versions, is a unified platform that consists of intelligent solutions for Financial Close and Consolidation, Extended Planning, ESG and Regulatory, and Corporate Tax. Specific solutions include CCH Tagetik Budgeting, Planning, and Forecasting, Cash Flow Planning, Capital Expenses Planning, Workforce Planning, Integrated Business Planning, Integrated Business Planning for CPG, Production Cost Planning and Control, and Supply Chain Planning (with solutions for demand, trade promotions, supply, and production planning). CCH Tagetik Financial Close and Consolidation includes Account Reconciliation, Transaction Matching, and Intelligent Disclosure for Reporting & Disclosure. Intelligent capabilities include AI Automapping, AI Anomaly Detection, AI Transaction Matching, AI Driver-based Analysis, and Predictive Intelligence. At the heart of the Intelligent Platform is Ask AI, a super agent designed to address finance-specific needs. See detailed ratings and compare to OneStream, Oracle or other vendors >>>
Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Professional Services




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BARC The Financial Consolidation Survey 25 R
BPM Partners 2025 Vendor Snapshot for Wolters Kluwer CCH Tagetik R
BPM Partners Wolters Kluwer CCH Tagetik a Premier Leader in 2025-2026 Vendor Landscape Matrix $
BPM Partners Wolters Kluwer CCH Tagetik 2025-2026 Vendor Landscape Matrix: Special Edition R
Dresner Advisory 2025 Wisdom of Crowds EPM Study R
Gartner CCH Tagetik a Leader in 2025 Financial Planning Solutions Magic Quadrant R
Gartner CCH Tagetik a Leader in 2025 Financial Close and Consolidation Solutions Magic Quadrant R
IDC CCH Tagetik a Leader in 2025 MarketScape: Worldwide ESG Reporting and Compliance
Nucleus Research CCH Tagetik a Leader in 2025 CPM Value Matrix R
2025 Pulse of Performance Management: Wolters Kluwer (CCH Tagetik) Reviewed as Core Vendor R
5 Trends in Enterprise Planning: Driving Profitable Growth in 2023 (no longer available)
How the Pandemic Presents an Opportunity for Finance Transformation
BEPS Pillar Two Impact on Consolidation
New Performance Management Leaders 2023
The Return of Zero-Based Budgeting
Best Budgeting and Planning Solutions 2020
What Does the Future of Finance Look Like?
Industry View: Tagetik Acquisition
Wolters Kluwer Recognized by Gartner in 2025 ESG Management and Reporting Market Guide
Wolters Kluwer Ranked in the Top 5 Globally for Excellence in AI
Wolters Kluwer Announces AI-powered CCH Tagetik Intelligent Platform
Wolters Kluwer Acquires Vanguard Software to Extend S&OP Capabilities
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Syntellis, now part of Strata Decision Technology, delivers intelligent planning and performance solutions that help society’s foundational institutions guide decisions and identify new opportunities for financial and organizational success. Syntellis’ suite of products integrates operational and strategic data across industry-specific performance management solutions and uses data science to deliver real-time, actionable insights. Syntellis IQ is a data science engine that utilizes AI/ML to synthesize billions of data points to surface key insights in market and customer data so organizations can improve their financial position, operations, and strategic outcomes. Syntellis Performance Solutions’ Axiom Software delivers a unified platform that includes budgeting, forecasting, reporting, analytics, strategy management, consolidations, capital planning, profitability, and cost management. Axiom Software also provides tailored industry suites for healthcare, banks and credit unions, and higher education. See detailed ratings and compare to Anaplan, Oracle or other vendors >>>
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Financial Institutions, Healthcare, Higher Education, Manufacturing, Retail




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BPM Partners 2022 Vendor Snapshot for Syntellis R
2021 Financial Institutions Finance and Technology Trends R
2021 Healthcare Financial Trends Report R
Software Requirements Checklist for Financial Institutions
Solution Brief: Syntellis’ Axiom Planning
2020 Profitability Perspectives: Key Findings for Financial Institutions R
Top 9 Finance and Technology Trends for Financial Institutions in 2021 R
Syntellis to Become Part of Strata Decision Technology
Syntellis Receives 100% Recommendation Rate from Customers
Syntellis Delivers New Strategic Financial Planning Solution for Colleges and Universities
Syntellis to Acquire Stratasan for Expanded Healthcare Analytics
Syntellis Performance Solutions Appoints New CEO
Syntellis Introduces Axiom Treasury Cash Management for Healthcare Organizations
Clients Rate Syntellis’ Axiom EPM Solution ‘Excellent’ in BPM Partners’ 2020 VLM
Fiserv Helps Financial Institutions Leverage Syntellis’ Axiom Planning and Profitability
Syntellis’ Axiom Comparative Analytics Ranks #1
Kaufman Hall Software Becomes Syntellis Performance Solutions

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