IBM Extends Support for Planning Analytics 2.0.9.
IBM has announced an extension of general support for IBM Planning Analytics 2.0.9.x until 31 October 2025 – a direct response to customer feedback and concerns around migrating to Planning Analytics 2.1.x. Extended support, available as an additional purchase, will now run from 1 November 2025 until 30 April 2029.
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Ready to Migrate? Here’s How Venn Cubed Can Help:
We provide a structured migration journey to IBM Planning Analytics 2.1.x:
1) Pre-Upgrade Assessment
– Environment readiness (TM1 installation and user interface).
– Perform health and risk assessment.
2) Hardware & Software Provisioning
– Ensure compatibility, licences, and prerequisites are met.
– Install and configure the new version of PA2.1.x.
3) Identify Key Users and Reports
– Transition from legacy (Perspectives/Architect) to new IBM Planning Analytics for Excel (PAfE) and Workspace (PAW).
4) User Training
– Empower key users (train the trainer) with hands-on training for PAW and PAfE.
5) Transition to New Interfaces
– Key users switch over to PAW / PAfE for reporting and self-service.
– Decommissioning of the old environment and interfaces.