Already Own IBM Planning Analytics?
Make Sure You Are Getting the Value You Paid For.
Lodestar helps finance teams modernize, move to SaaS, upgrade, optimize licensing, redesign models, train users and build new planning capabilities - without becoming dependent on expensive consultants.
What Do I Own?
Move to SaaS
Upgrade Strategy
Redesign Models
Train My Team
Strategic Alignment
You May Own a Powerful Planning Platform. But Is It Still Working as Hard as Your Team Is?
We Help IBM Planning Analytics Clients Get MORE VALUE
Get more from the platform you already own.
Modernize Your Environment
Stay current on the latest version for better performance, usability, and future readiness.
Leverage AI-Infused Planning
Help clients apply new AI- enabled capabilities in practical finance use cases
Explore SaaS Options
Evaluate a move from on-prem to SaaS, including cloud options such as Azure or AWS.
Optimize Add-On Licenses
Get the right product mix and the best value on add-on licenses and renewals.
Upgrade, Redesign and Expand Models
Support upgrades, redesigns, performance improvements, and new model builds.
Train and Empower Your Team
Customized training that builds self-sufficiency and reduces consultant dependence.
Honestly, I'm Not Really Sure What We Own
Many IBM Planning Analytics clients inherited their environment or haven't reviewed entitlements in a long time.
In this session we'll review:
Want to See the Latest
IBM Planning Analytics Functionality?
See the newest dashboards, forecasting, modeling, and AI-infused planning capabilities in action. A short demo is the fastest way to understand what’s possible.
Move From On-Premise to SaaS With Confidence
Join hundreds of finance teams who have moved to IBM Planning Analytics on Cloud
No infrastructure to manage
Always current - automatic updates
Get the latest technology & AI-infused planning
Minimal downtime - upgrade in hours, not days
Stronger security, reliability & performance
Lower total cost of ownership
SaaS options that scale with you: AWS, Azure and IBM for larger deployments
Planning analytics ON-PREM UPGRADE
Still On-Prem? You Can Modernize Without Moving to SaaS.
Not ready to migrate to SaaS but need to upgrade? No worries - Lodestar has your back. For over 20 years we've helped organizations upgrade complex on-premise Planning Analytics environments so finance can stay current, reduce IT bottlenecks and gain access to the latest AI-infused capabilities.
20+ years upgrading on-premise software
What's included in the Upgrade Bundle
Stay current. Protect your investment. Empower finance with state-of-the-art planning tools.
- Lodestar Solutions -
The Most Focused IBM Planning Analytics Partner.
20+
Years of Deep Focus
We've lived and breathed IBM Planning Analytics since July 2004
IBM
Planning Analytics
Helping shape the future of IBM Planning Analytics
IBM
Champions
Our team includes IBM Champions recognized as top technologists.
Direct
Access to IBM Product Management
We bring product insights and roadmap knowledge directly to you.
IBM PLANNING ANALYTICS RENEWALS
Don't Overpay Because Your IBM Licensing is Outdated.
Review your entitlements, licensing mix and renewal options before you sign.
We do more than process paperwork. Lodestar helps you understand what you own, uncover new functionality, evaluate your options and reduce unnecessary uplift.
Avoid paying more because you renewed on an outdated licensing model.
Meet with Paige or another Lodestar renewal specialist
- beyond PLANNING ANALYTICS -
We Help You Turn Better Planning Into Better Execution.
Beyond the platform, we help executive teams drive alignment, improve adoption and communicate plans with confidence.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
Have Strong Models, But Still Struggling With Execution?
The issue may not be the model, it may be alignment. Our strategic Alignment Accelerator helps align goals, drivers and decision across finance and the business.
MODEL COMMUNICATION
A Great Model Only Creates Value When People Use It.
We help you present your models, kick off budget season with confidence, build excitement and create accountability for the numbers.
Ready to get more from IBM Planning Analytics?
Let's make sure you're getting the full value from your investment – and set your team up for success.