Migrating to Cloud offers flexibility, scalability and cost-efficiency
While many Cubewise customers enjoy the benefits of running IBM Planning Analytics on-premise, deploying IBM Planning Analytics on the Cloud offers unmatched flexibility, scalability, and cost-efficiency. Cloud deployment eliminates the need for extensive on-premise infrastructure, reducing hardware and software maintenance costs. It ensures faster implementation, seamless updates, and access to the latest features.
With enhanced security protocols, data is protected and compliant with industry standards. The Cloud also enables real-time collaboration, empowering teams to make data- and AI-driven decisions from anywhere, and to expand their planning and analysis capabilities to grow with their business needs.
By choosing one of IBM’s supported Cloud deployment options, you gain agility, reliability, and the ability to focus on strategic planning rather than managing IT infrastructure.
Cloud Deployment Options
Amazon Web Services
IBM Planning Analytics on AWS combines IBM’s robust planning analytics capabilities with Amazon’s extensive cloud infrastructure, making it a flexible choice for businesses already standardised on the AWS platform.
Scalability and flexibility
AWS provides nearly unlimited scalability, allowing businesses to cost-effectively and rapidly scale resources based on demand.
Familiarity for AWS-centric businesses
Many organizations already rely on AWS services; deploying IBM Planning Analytics on AWS enables seamless integration with existing AWS applications and workflows.
Microsoft Azure
IBM Planning Analytics on Azure is ideal for companies that want to maximize their investment in the Microsoft ecosystem of data, AI and office productivity tools.
Azure Active Directory (AAD) support
Secure access with AAD, ideal for businesses standardizing on Microsoft’s identity management system.
High availability and disaster recovery
Azure’s robust infrastructure provides top-tier disaster recovery capabilities and regional data redundancy, enhancing business continuity.
IBM Cloud
IBM Cloud® offers an exclusive, IBM-managed environment for IBM Planning Analytics that allows companies to leverage IBM’s expertise in cloud management and security.
IBM-managed feature, security and compliance updates
IBM Cloud provides a highly secure environment with regular software updates, ideal for industries with stringent regulatory needs such as SOC 1 type 2 & ISO 27K.
Global reach and availability
IBM Cloud’s global footprint provides access to IBM’s expertise with minimized latency for multinational businesses.
Fly Even Higher with Cubewise Innovation
In addition to the multiple benefits of deploying IBM Planning Analytics on one of IBM’s supported platforms, Cubewise offers a number of innovative and valuable extensions for your IBM Planning Analytics environment. These advanced features and capabilities are made available through dedicated Cubewise-managed AWS hosting services, and are purpose-built for IBM Planning Analytics via its high performance REST API. These optional IBM Planning Analytics capabilities include:
Considerations & Next Steps
To determine the best cloud migration option for your business, you should consider factors like compatibility with your existing IT infrastructure and business applications (on-premises, IBM Cloud, AWS, or Azure) as well as scalability needs – cloud deployments are ideal for businesses experiencing rapid or unpredictable growth.
Assess your data security and compliance requirements, as managed clouds like IBM Cloud may suit stricter governance needs. Finally, cost considerations include lower upfront costs and flexible payment models for Cloud options, versus potentially lower long-term operational costs for on-premises with in-house IT resources.
In an era where agility and data-driven decision-making are essential, Cubewise offers businesses a tailored deployment approach that provides the freedom to use IBM Planning Analytics in the environment that best supports their current needs and future goals.
