Expert insights on IBM Planning Analytics & TM1
Every TM1 shop I talk to has a different answer on Planning Analytics end of support dates. That’s understandable —
If your finance team runs on Excel — and let’s be honest, most do — then connecting Excel to IBM Planning Analytics is the single most impactful thing you can do for your planning process.
But which Excel add-in should you use? IBM offers its own solution (PAfe — Planning Analytics for Excel), and ForQuest Solutions has built Plaicel™, a web-based alternative designed to solve the problems PAfe wasn’t built to handle.
This post breaks down the real differences so you can make an informed decision.
Rolling Forecasts IBM Planning Analytics teams can implement today solve a persistent FP&A problem — most organizations still operate on
A TM1 model doesn’t break overnight. It drifts. Here are 5 warning signs your Planning Analytics investment is quietly failing — and what to do about it.
Pre-Built IBM Planning Analytics Models: Why 90-Day Implementations Beat 18-Month Custom Builds
Complete guide to migrating TM1 to IBM Planning Analytics Cloud in 2026. 6-step framework, timeline, costs, pitfalls, and practical recommendations.
