Seamless Data Integration for Holistic Planning
One single point of truth, always up-to-date and 100% reliable
Pre-configured, adaptable & proven planning solutions on IBM
The perfect combination: IBM software with best-practice controlling content
High user Friendliness and Top Performance
IBM with seamless, intuitive Power BI integration & write-back functionality
Forecasting, Analysis & Co with Leading Business AI: Watson X
Make reliable decisions with scenario simulation and AI-powered insights.
The perfect partnership: High-performance IBM Planning Analytics (formerly TM1) technology combined with smartPM’s best-practice, intelligent planning solutions.
As an IBM Gold Partner and development partner, smartPM.solutions brings best-practice performance management solutions directly to IBM Planning Analytics. This means CFOs and controllers can now leverage a seamlessly integrated, high-performance planning and analytics solution – designed to make decision-making faster, more reliable, and more efficient.
From project controlling and sales performance management to integrated financial planning and utility management, our solutions are built on 25 years of experience and proven business models. This ensures quick implementation, cost savings, and a smooth transition to an optimized planning process.
Your Benefits:
- Faster, data-driven decisions with AI-supported scenario simulations
- Proven best-practice models tailored for financial and performance management
- Seamless integration into IBM Planning Analytics for a unified planning environment
- Reduced implementation time & costs thanks to preconfigured solutions
- Premium Support & expert guidance to ensure long-term success
Transform your corporate planning & controlling with smartPM and IBM Planning Analytics.
smartpm Wins the Price: "Best Austrian Build Partner 2025" by IBM
We have been awarded IBM Build Partner of the Year 2025 for Austria! At the IBM Partner Ecosystem Summit 2025 in Heidelberg, smartpm.solutions was awarded for outstanding expertise in the field of FP&A.
As the first partner worldwide, we have brought watsonx.orchestrate into the world of performance management, integrating it seamlessly into cost center planning and ad-hoc analysis. Building on IBM Planning Analytics as the core product, we develop ready-to-use, innovative controlling solutions and integrate them smoothly into your IT landscape – delivering faster time-to-value and proven quality.
Smart Business Planning with IBM Planning Analytics & WatsonX: Download the Factsheet
Key topics covered in the factsheet:
- Benefits of Integrated Planning in IBM Planning Analytics
- All planning functionalities and dashboards in IBM Planning Analytics
- How to implement planning in your company quickly and cost-effectively
- Proven BI solutions and data modeling in IBM Planning Analytics – also in combination with MS Power BI for optimal visualization
- Better decision-making through field-tested planning approaches and high-performance software – FP&A, xP&A
- Strategic planning and monitoring of initiatives to achieve your business goals
Live-Webinar: Best of smart4you Controlling Forum 2025
- Power BI as a planning hub – direct planning in the familiar interface with real-time access to controlling technology, shown live.
- Technology comparison – neutral practical test on performance and user experience.
- AI integration in controlling – live examples with the AI assistant Smartofant for cost center planning & analysis.
- Best practices – success models from benchmark companies.
- The right time for digitalization is now – learn from thought leaders how they keep their controlling continuously up to date.
- Technical deep dives – a neutral look “under the hood” of relevant technologies.
Webinar Recording BARC "Planning with Love":
Effective Planning with IBM and Power BI: Simple, User-Friendly Models for Instant Planning Success
Contents of the Webinar
- Planning models shown live in IBM Planning Analytics software – operational planning including revenue, CAPEX, OPEX, integrated financial planning.
- Simple ways of data visualization and dashboard creation.
- Real-time analysis and reporting templates: Creation of financial reports and management dashboards.
- Tips for optimizing your performance management processes.
- New developments, such as AI integration with Watson X.
- Tips & tricks and answering questions.
IBM Planning Analytics combined with Power BI and the smartPM planning solutions has completely convinced the entire controlling team after a direct technology comparison and thorough evaluation. High performance, beautiful visualization, and expertise come together perfectly.
Christian Graumann, Head of Strategic Performance Management
Does smart planning in IBM Planning Analytics sound interesting to you? Explore the possibilities in a free consultation
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