
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.
smart planning in IBM PA – find all relevant information in the Infosheet:
- Integration of all departments, actuals, and plan data into a single point of truth.
- Data connectivity – seamless integration of IBM Planning Analytics with various data sources and external databases.
- Cost-efficient and rapidly implemented planning solutions for IBM.
- Full functionality and dashboards of the smartPM financial planning solution.
- Advanced BI solutions and data modeling in IBM Planning Analytics – seamlessly combined with MS Power BI for enhanced visualization.
- Improved decision-making through proven planning approaches and high-performance software – FP&A and xP&A.
- Strategic planning and monitoring of initiatives to achieve your business goals.
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

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