IBM Planning Analytics is a 2026 BARC Market Leader in Integrated Planning & Analytics

IBM has been named a Market Leader in the 2026 BARC Score for Integrated Planning & Analytics, recognizing IBM’s ability to help organizations plan, forecast, and adapt in an increasingly complex business environment.

In its evaluation, BARC highlights IBM’s leadership for:

  • Flexible, enterprise grade planning built on a scalable, high performance in memory platform
  • Connected planning across finance and operations, enabling faster, more aligned decision making
  • Embedded AI capabilities for forecasting, anomaly detection, and intelligent assistance
  • A mature, governed foundation spanning planning, analytics, and financial management

This recognition reinforces IBM’s continued investment in modern, AI powered planning—helping organizations move faster, plan with confidence, and trust every number.

Why download the report? The 2026 BARC Score evaluates 16 leading IP&A platforms — including Anaplan, SAP, Oracle, OneStream, and Workday — across two dimensions: Portfolio Capabilities and Market Execution. It's an independent benchmark built on thousands of data points from customer surveys and direct analyst interactions, covering planning, AI/ML, ease of use, financial consolidation, and market presence.

Whether you're evaluating your current stack or building the case for IBM Planning Analytics, this report gives you the full, unbiased market picture.

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