200+
Implementations
90 Days
Avg Go-Live
Fixed-Price
Available
IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES
IBM Planning Analytics Implementation — Delivered Right
Full lifecycle implementation of IBM Planning Analytics and TM1 — from project kickoff to go-live. On time. On budget. Every time.
- End-to-end project management and delivery
- Proven implementation methodology across 200+ projects
- Configurable for Financial, Sales, Workforce, and S&OP planning
- Fixed-price options available for defined scope engagements
5-PHASE METHODOLOGY
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Discover
Requirements & scope
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Design
Architecture & model
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Build
In Progress · Week 4
4
Test
UAT & validation
5
Deploy
Go-live & handoff
WHAT YOU GET
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Architecture & design docs
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Production-ready TM1 model
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PAW dashboards & reports
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Custom admin training (8 hr)
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30-day post go-live support
Time to value
90 days
200+
Implementations
Fixed
Price Available
100%
On-Time Delivery
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OUR METHODOLOGY
Our Proven 5-Phase Delivery Framework
Every ForQuest implementation follows the same proven methodology — refined over 200+ projects.
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Phase 1: Discovery
Requirements gathering, process mapping, and technical environment assessment.
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Phase 2: Design
Solution architecture, data model design, and detailed functional specifications.
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Phase 3: Build
TM1 model development, ETL processes, reports, and dashboards.
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Phase 4: Test & Validate
UAT, data validation, performance testing, and stakeholder sign-off.
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Phase 5: Go-Live & Support
Cutover execution, hypercare support, and knowledge transfer.
OUR METHODOLOGY
Proven RAPID® Implementation
Five disciplined phases that deliver IBM Planning Analytics solutions on time, on budget, and on scope. Each phase has clear deliverables, documented outputs, and defined exit criteria — so you always know where you stand.
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Requirements
A
Analyze
P
Prototype
I
Implement
D
Delivery
Requirements
Review proposed project, goals, and expectations.
Deliverables
- Charter project & kickoff
- Define opportunity & align team
- Design & requirements workshops
- Commitment of resources
- Finalize project budget
Documentation
Solution Scope Document (SSD)
Analyze
Understand current process, gaps, and define the business case.
Deliverables
- Document As-Is process
- Build business case & evaluate solutions
- Conceptual design & architecture
- Validate data requirements
- Identify training & risk strategy
Documentation
Project Plan (PP)
Business Requirements Document (BRD)
Prototype
Establish best solution and validate data.
Deliverables
- Solution design & prototypes
- Document to-be process(es)
- Detailed solution design
- Development of test plan
- Approve solution design
Documentation
Solution Design Document (SDD)
Executive Design Summary (EDS)
Implement
Build the model, develop reports, and execute testing.
Deliverables
- Build dimensions & cubes
- Create TI processes for data flows
- Develop reports & interfaces
- Administer unit testing
- Implement model security
- Create user guides & training
Documentation
File, Interface & Report Specifications
Business Administrator Guide (BAG)
Training material
Delivery
Deploy the solution and transition to support.
Deliverables
- Integration & system testing
- User acceptance testing & training
- Go/No-Go decision
- Go Live & migrations
- Post go-live support
- Transition to support org
Outcome
Delivered Solution
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