Harnessing the power of sophisticated financial modeling
To thrive in volatile times, financial services companies need flexibility in their business planning. Being tied to a static annual budget limits flexibility, however more dynamic approaches can be difficult to implement. Using IBM Cognos TM1 and IBM Business Analytics Software Services, Macquarie Group built an enterprise-wide platform for business planning and performance management. Download this White Paper to learn more about how IBM has helped Macquarie accelerate its finance processes and implement new and intuitive scenario modeling.
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