At Column5, our mission has always been to empower organizations to achieve extraordinary outcomes by optimizing their Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) processes. Over the years, we've partnered with leading providers and innovators in the EPM ecosystem to deliver advanced, high-impact solutions to our clients. Today, we’re proud to highlight our strategic partnership with Darwin Analytics, a game-changing orchestration platform that is reshaping how EPM is executed and advancing the field to new heights.
With the recent appointment of Bani Brandolini as President of Darwin Analytics, this partnership has taken on even greater significance. Bani’s visionary leadership and extensive experience in the EPM space position Darwin Analytics to lead the next wave of transformation, offering unprecedented benefits to Column5’s customers and the broader EPM community. In this blog, we explore the remarkable value that Darwin Analytics brings to the table and how this partnership enhances the solutions and services we provide.
A Shared Vision for EPM Excellence
Column5 and Darwin Analytics are aligned in a shared vision: driving superior EPM results through innovative, integrated, and scalable solutions. Darwin Analytics’ unique platform bridges the gaps that have traditionally limited EPM effectiveness, offering an orchestrated approach that unites people, processes, and technology. For Column5, this means we can deliver even greater value to our customers by leveraging Darwin’s capabilities to solve complex challenges and unlock new opportunities.
The Darwin Advantage: Transforming EPM
- Comprehensive Orchestration Platform
At the heart of Darwin Analytics is its Dynamic Networked Analytics (DNA) framework, which uses AI-driven insights to harmonize and optimize EPM processes across the enterprise. By orchestrating workflows, integrating disparate systems, and automating key tasks, Darwin ensures that organizations can:
- Eliminate silos and achieve unified data management.
- Enhance decision-making with real-time insights.
- Accelerate the deployment of advanced planning and reporting models.
This orchestration platform is a natural fit for Column5’s consulting services, enabling our clients to implement best-in-class EPM solutions faster and with reduced risk.
- Seamless Integration with Existing Tools
One of Darwin’s standout features is its vendor-agnostic approach. The platform seamlessly integrates with leading EPM tools such as SAP BPC, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), and other enterprise technologies like Microsoft Power BI, Snowflake, and Tableau. For Column5 customers, this means they can continue to use their preferred tools while benefiting from Darwin’s centralized orchestration and AI-driven enhancements.
- Prebuilt Content for Faster Time-to-Value
Through the Darwin Marketplace, customers gain access to prebuilt content and models tailored to specific industries and use cases. This ability to combine multiple vendors’ products into an ideal solution significantly accelerates time-to-value by providing ready-to-deploy solutions that align with best practices. For Column5, this opens up exciting possibilities to customize and enhance our offerings, incorporating cross-vendor content (from technology partners and marketplace members) into tightly packaged solutions, delivering rapid and measurable results to clients.
- Supporting Advanced EPM Processes
The Darwin Analytics platform isn’t just about improving today’s EPM workflows; it’s about preparing organizations for the future. With built-in support for xP&A (Extended Planning and Analysis), ESG reporting, and advanced analytics, Darwin equips businesses to navigate the evolving demands of finance and performance management. This forward-thinking approach aligns perfectly with Column5’s commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.
Bani Brandolini: Leading a New Era of EPM Innovation
Darwin Analytics’ recent appointment of Bani Brandolini as President is a testament to the company’s commitment to excellence and innovation. Bani’s illustrious career includes co-founding Tagetik, a renowned leader in EPM solutions, and holding leadership positions at Hyperion and OutlookSoft, two pioneers in the EPM field. His deep expertise, visionary leadership, and passion for driving meaningful change in the industry make him the ideal leader to steer Darwin Analytics into its next chapter.
For Column5, working alongside a leader of Bani’s caliber adds immense value to our partnership. His understanding of the challenges and opportunities in EPM, combined with his focus on delivering customer-centric solutions, ensures that Darwin Analytics remains at the forefront of innovation. Under his guidance, we are confident that the Darwin platform will continue to evolve, offering even greater capabilities to support our clients.
Empowering Column5 Customers with Darwin Analytics
The addition of Darwin Analytics to our portfolio enables Column5 to provide a host of new benefits to our customers:
- Enhanced Efficiency and Scalability
Darwin’s orchestration platform automates many of the labor-intensive aspects of EPM, freeing up resources and allowing organizations to scale their planning and analytics efforts with ease. For our clients, this translates into lower costs, faster implementations, and more sustainable solutions.
- Unified Data and Insights
With Darwin’s ability to centralize and harmonize data across multiple systems, Column5 can help customers achieve a single source of truth for their performance management processes. This ensures consistency, accuracy, and actionable insights for better decision-making.
- Future-Proofing EPM Investments
By integrating AI and advanced analytics into the EPM ecosystem, Darwin prepares organizations for the future. Column5 customers can leverage these cutting-edge capabilities to stay ahead of the competition and adapt to emerging trends with confidence.
- Collaborative Ecosystem
The Darwin Marketplace fosters collaboration between customers, consultants, and technology providers. Column5 can tap into this ecosystem to deliver tailored solutions, share best practices, and co-create innovations that drive long-term value for our clients.
Advancing the EPM Industry Together
Column5’s partnership with Darwin Analytics represents more than just a technological collaboration; it’s a shared commitment to advancing the field of Enterprise Performance Management. Together, we aim to:
- Set new benchmarks for EPM excellence.
- Deliver faster, smarter, and more reliable solutions.
- Empower organizations to unlock their full potential through data-driven decision-making.
The synergy between our expertise in EPM consulting and Darwin’s revolutionary platform creates a powerful combination that will redefine what’s possible in performance management.
A Call to Action for the EPM Community
As we look ahead, the potential for innovation and growth in the EPM space has never been greater. We invite our clients, partners, and the broader EPM community to explore the transformative capabilities of Darwin Analytics. Together, we can shape the future of performance management, driving better outcomes and creating lasting value.
To learn more about how Darwin Analytics can support your organization’s EPM journey, visit darwinanalytics.com or contact us at Column5 today. Let’s collaborate to make the extraordinary possible.
Conclusion
At Column5, we believe that partnerships are the key to driving meaningful change and delivering exceptional results. Our collaboration with Darwin Analytics exemplifies this principle, bringing together the best of consulting expertise and cutting-edge technology to revolutionize Enterprise Performance Management. With the leadership of Bani Brandolini and the innovative capabilities of Darwin Analytics, we are excited to help our clients achieve new levels of success.
The future of EPM is here, and it’s brighter than ever. Let’s build it together.