Adopting Anaplan: Comparing Approaches and Best Practices
A planning solution is only as valuable as the way it’s used. When it comes time to choose a user adoption strategy for Anaplan, one essential question arises:
DiscoverIT Performance Management with Anaplan
Planning, budgets and capacity: Anaplan helps IT departments better prioritize, allocate and track resources. A collaborative and dynamic environment to manage digital transformation with agility.
Project Portfolio, Capacity and Budgets: The Foundations of Sustainable IT Management
IT departments must balance run and change, control CAPEX and OPEX, and manage project dependencies. Anaplan unifies portfolio, workload and costs to deliver a reliable, shared and actionable view—from prioritization committees to delivery teams.
Key challenges for the IT department
Connecting strategy, budget and operational capacity. Anaplan links projects, resources and costs to accelerate decision-making, secure execution and provide visibility for IT, Finance and Business stakeholders.
Project Portfolio Management
Prioritize initiatives, simulate scenarios and align the IT roadmap with business strategy.
Capacity planning
Allocate workload by team, skill set and vendor. Anticipate activity peaks and outsourcing needs.
Budget Management
Connect CAPEX and OPEX, track costs by program and measure the impact of trade-off decisions.
Solutions Tailored to IT Teams
Anaplan models for project portfolio, budgets and capacity planning: prioritization scoring, dependencies, milestones, costs, resources and risks. A clear framework to decide quickly and adjust without losing historical data.
Services Dedicated to IT Departments
Model design, integration with existing tools, governance and ongoing support. Agile methods, reporting and alerts deliver a scalable, reliable ecosystem aligned with your IT standards.
IT Planning FAQ
How does Anaplan structure project portfolios, budgets and capacity? How is it integrated with existing tools? Find key answers to manage IT collaboratively.
What is IT planning with Anaplan?
Planning, tracking and adjusting projects, budgets and resources within a single model. A single source of truth to align strategy and execution.
How can IT budgets be managed?
CAPEX and OPEX are connected and consolidated. Visualize the impact of trade-offs, compare scenarios and secure budget landing.
Can team capacity be managed?
Yes. Track availability, skills, vendors and outsourcing. Simulate different allocations based on priorities.
How can Anaplan be integrated with our tools?
Connections are available with ERP, CRM and BI systems via APIs and standard connectors. Beyond Plans orchestrates data flows and consistency.
What are the benefits for IT governance?
Greater transparency between IT, Finance and Business teams, real-time reporting, informed prioritization committees and stronger execution control.
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