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Technologies

We're technology-agnostic - we recommend what fits your world, not what pays us the highest commission. Here are the platforms we work with.

Planning & EPM

Platforms We Implement

Full-service delivery: assessment, implementation, optimisation, and ongoing support. Senior practitioners on every engagement.

Anaplan

The enterprise powerhouse. Multi-dimensional modelling at scale for complex, connected planning.

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Abacum

AI-native FP&A for mid-market. Fast implementation, intuitive interface, 700+ integrations.

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Planful

The practical choice. Strong consolidation, Excel-like interface, proven reliability.

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IBM Planning Analytics

The TM1 legacy. Powerful OLAP engine with deep Excel integration and complex allocation capability.

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Independent evaluation

Platforms We Evaluate

We know these platforms well enough to assess whether they fit your needs. Our Bolt Blueprint compares them honestly against alternatives.

Pigment

Modern planning platform with intuitive interface and fast deployment. Strong for mid-market FP&A.

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Vena Solutions

Excel-native FP&A with OLAP back end. Purpose-built for the Microsoft ecosystem.

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Prophix

Combined planning and consolidation from a 37-year EPM veteran. Genuine cloud rebuild in 2024.

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Jedox

Powerful OLAP engine with Excel writeback. Cross-departmental xP&A with flexible deployment.

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Datarails

Excel-native FinanceOS with AI automation. Fast implementation for mid-market teams.

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Cube

Spreadsheet-native FP&A for lean finance teams. Fastest implementation in the category.

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Whole-of-market coverage

Enterprise Platforms We Assess

We understand these platforms well enough to tell you honestly whether you need them. For most mid-market companies, more focused alternatives deliver better value.

Workday Adaptive

The enterprise EPM pioneer. Strongest when integrated with Workday HCM.

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Board International

Unique combined BI and EPM platform. Enterprise-grade with no-code application builder.

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Oracle EPM Cloud

The most comprehensive EPM suite. 20% market share. Best for Oracle ecosystem.

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SAP Analytics Cloud

Unified analytics and planning for SAP shops. Live S/4HANA connectivity.

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CCH Tagetik

Specialist consolidation and regulatory reporting from Wolters Kluwer. ESG compliance built in.

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OneStream

Unified CPM replacing fragmented legacy systems. Strong for Hyperion migrations.

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Analytics & BI

Business Intelligence

Transform your data into insights with modern BI tools. Dashboards, reports, and analytics that drive better decisions.

Power BI

Microsoft's BI platform. Self-service analytics, extensive connectivity, and seamless Microsoft ecosystem integration.

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Data & Integration

Data Preparation & Integration

Connect your systems, automate your data preparation, and build the foundation for reliable analytics and planning.

Alteryx

Analytics automation platform. Visual workflows for data prep, blending, and transformation without coding.

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MuleSoft

Enterprise integration platform. API-led connectivity for connecting systems, data, and applications at scale.

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Our approach

Technology-agnostic means objective advice

We're certified across multiple platforms because the right technology depends on your situation, not our preferences. We assess your needs, evaluate options objectively, and recommend what will actually work for you.

Understand your needs

Before recommending technology, we understand your processes, pain points, and goals. Technology is a means, not an end.

Evaluate objectively

We compare platforms based on your specific requirements. Sometimes the answer is "fix your Excel models first."

Implement properly

The best platform poorly implemented is worse than a simpler tool done well. We focus on adoption, not just deployment.

Transfer knowledge

Your team learns as we build. When we leave, you're capable of running and evolving the solution independently.

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Platform Comparisons

Honest, side-by-side comparisons from consultants who work with multiple platforms. No vendor bias - just what we've learned from real implementations.

Anaplan vs Pigment

Enterprise powerhouse meets modern contender. When each makes sense, honest trade-offs, and how to decide.

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Not sure which platform is right?

Let's discuss your requirements. We'll give you honest advice about which technology fits your situation - including whether you need new technology at all.

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