CPM Comparison Matrix
The business landscape is changing more frequently, and so does the need for corporate performance management. Major software vendors have realized this, and built a brand-new suite of products that helps corporations track and plan important corporate information. FSN released a white paper, concluding that decision makers that utilize operational data, are more likely to detect changes in the business.
Power BI – Visual Planning users can take advantage of all the benefits of Power BI and enable faster, more detailed, and precise forecasts in order to adjust business strategies. We have compiled a list of the key areas where these solutions differ in comparison:
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New CPM Tools |
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IBM Planning Analytics |
Anaplan
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SAP BPC |
Power BI Visual Planning |
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Budgeting / Forecasting / Financials |
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Expenses |
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Personnel |
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Balance Sheet |
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Inventory |
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Operational Data |
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Cash Flow |
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Business Intelligence |
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Time-series Analysis |
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Machine Learning |
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Built in ‘R’ |
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Advanced Analytics |
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Custom Visualizations |
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Product Features |
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Excel Based |
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Power BI / Watson Integration |
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Free Reporting Users |
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Self Service Data Integration |
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Native Query Language |
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Scalability |
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Billions |
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Technology |
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On-Premises |
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Cloud |
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Hybrid |
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DataSources |
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ERP Systems |
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Google Analytics |
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Exchange |
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Active Directory |
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SalesForce |
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MS CRM |
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MailChimp |
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Hadoop |
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Industries |
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Air Transport |
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Banking |
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Building Materials |
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Construction |
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Finance / Credit |
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Fortune 500 |
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Health |
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Hotels and Hospitality |
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Insurance |
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Oil & Gas |
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Retail |
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Staffing |
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Supply Chain |
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Telecom |
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Wholesale |
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Usability |
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Easy to Learn |
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Natively on Microsoft Tools |
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Extensive Online Forums |
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*This list should not be considered as a complete list, and readers should compile their own information for comparison purposes. This list contains subjective information and should not be used for comparison purposes.
