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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: JustPerform from insightsoftware, Jedox, OneStream, Oracle, Wolters Kluwer (CCH Tagetik)
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Education, Financial Services, Government, Life Sciences




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deFacto is a unified, AI-enabled Integrated Business Planning platform that enables mid-market to large enterprises to orchestrate decision planning 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 includes live reporting and write-back from Power BI and PowerPoint. It 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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