IDC MarketScape has named IBM a Leader in the 2026 IDC MarketScape for Enterprise Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting Applications Vendor Assessment (#US52978625, January 2026). 

Key IBM strengths highlighted by IDC MarketScape include:

• The platform offers a choice between the web-based Planning Analytics Workspace and Excel add-in environments, addressing diverse user preferences and workflows. 

• The platform offers generative AI features in production, including chart insights, forecast insights, outlier analysis, and natural language summarization. These capabilities are integrated into the planning workflow, enabling users to extract actionable insights without extensive data science expertise.  

• The platform tracks user actions systemwide and allows users to roll back to any historical point, allowing for auditability and supporting compliance requirements.

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