We’re thrilled to announce that IBM Planning Analytics — one of the very tools we partner on — has been recognised with the 2026 TrustRadius Buyer’s Choice Award in the Corporate Performance Management (CPM) category. This honour is especially meaningful, because it’s based not on analyst scores or marketing, but on real feedback from real customers.

What Is the TrustRadius Buyer’s Choice Award?

TrustRadius is a respected — and independent — buyer intelligence platform. Their Buyer’s Choice Awards are based on verified reviews submitted by customers. To qualify, a product must have received:

• At least 10 new reviews in the evaluation window (1 Jan – 17 Oct 2025)

• A minimum of 75% of reviewers rating it for Best Capabilities, Best Value for Price, and/or Best Customer Relationship.

What stood out in the review criteria was the emphasis on customer relationship — how well the vendor delivers on promises, supports implementation, and builds long-term trust.

Why This Matters for Our Clients

This award underlines a few critical truths:

1. Proven Trust & Satisfaction: Customers don’t just like Planning Analytics — they trust it enough to publicly endorse its value, capabilities, and usability.

2. Long-Term Partnership: Winning based on relationship feedback shows that IBM invests in clients, not just the tool. This aligns with our philosophy: choosing solutions that are not only powerful, but also reliable and supported.

3. Robust Planning Engine: Built on the TM1 engine, Planning Analytics excels at handling complex, multidimensional models.

4. Self-Service for Business Teams: Its workspace allows business analysts to build dashboards, perform “what-if” analyses, and make strategic decisions without heavy IT reliance.

5. Scalability and Integration: Planning Analytics can integrate data from multiple systems. This means financial planning isn’t disconnected — it’s tied to operational drivers, which enables better forecasting, scenario planning, and decision-making.

What This Means for Us (as Your Partner)

• Validation of Our Recommendation: As a partner, we recommend tools that deliver real value. This award reinforces that IBM Planning Analytics is not only enterprise-grade, but also loved by users.

• Stronger Client Outcomes: Tools that have strong customer satisfaction lead to better adoption, more impactful use, and better ROI.

• Ongoing Innovation: With feedback influencing product development, this recognition suggests that future iterations of Planning Analytics will continue to evolve in ways that benefit users — including you.

Thank You

To all our clients (and IBM’s) who contributed feedback, used the platform, and helped build it into what it is today — congratulations. This recognition is a shared win. Let’s keep building smarter planning, better forecasts, and stronger financial performance together.

If you’re curious about how Planning Analytics could help your business, or want to explore a planning engagement, reach out — we’d love to chat.