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External Data Supports More Accurate Planning

David Menninger's Analyst Perspectives

One of the points that I look at is whether and to what extent the software provider offers out-of-the-box external data useful for forecasting, planning, analysis and evaluation. It is also essential for the effective application of AI using ML for business-focused planning and budgeting and predictive analytics.

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AI-Enabled Contingency Planning is More Accessible Than Ever

David Menninger's Analyst Perspectives

Dedicated planning and budgeting software has been around for decades but is about to become all the more useful as software providers increasingly incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) using machine learning (ML) to assist in scenario planning. IBP is a technology- and process-driven approach to business planning.

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Better Budgeting, Planning, and Forecasting With Bizview D365BC Connector

Jet Global

This applies to collaborative planning, budgeting, and forecasting, which, without the right tools, can be daunting on its best day. The truth is, your collaborative planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes are probably fine. But most high performing businesses don’t run on fine. Strong, Simplified Connection.

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5 Excel Tips for Better Budgeting and Forecasting

Jet Global

In many cases, you can improve the value Excel offers your budgeting and forecasting activities just by taking time to learn some of its nuances. To that end, we’ve compiled five useful tips to help you improve your use of Excel when budgeting and forecasting for your business.

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Gaining Financial Management Effectiveness in Midsize Enterprises

David Menninger's Analyst Perspectives

This gap is also apparent in budgeting and fiscal control (40% versus 27%) and strategic and long-range planning (38% versus 28%). Doing more with less is the defining characteristic of finance and accounting departments in midsize enterprises, which ISG research defines as organizations with between 100 and 999 workers.

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Chart Snapshot: Fan Charts

The Data Visualisation Catalogue

A Fan Chart is a visualisation tool used in time series analysis to display forecasts and associated uncertainties. Also, as the forecast extends further into the future, uncertainty grows, causing the shaded areas to widen and give this chart its distinctive ‘fan’ appearance.

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How will AI agents be priced? CIOs need to pay attention

CIO Business Intelligence

Since then, several organizations have begun using the technology , and major vendors such as Salesforce and ServiceNow have offered AI agents to customers. Agentic AI focuses on performing specific tasks and emphasizes operational decision-making instead of the content generation often associated with gen AI tools.