Did you know that 35% of organizations cite poor data quality and timeliness as the primary barriers to making informed decisions? Stay ahead of the curve and empower your team with the tools and knowledge needed for smarter, faster decision-making. 

Mastering Data in FP&A is a comprehensive report providing actionable strategies to overcome these barriers. Learn how to curate high-quality data, implement advanced analytics platforms, and foster a culture where every decision is informed by analytics. 

Discover how top-performing FP&A teams are: 

• Curating data to generate actionable insights
• Implementing analytics platforms to boost efficiency
• Creating a culture of data-driven decisions 

The report recognizes Board as a Challenger in this rapidly growing market.

Selecting the right Financial Close and Consolidation solution is a big decision—but it’s only one part of a bigger picture. We believe organizations today need a comprehensive approach to finance solutions: one that not only streamlines the close & consolidation process but also integrates financial planning and reporting.

Managing these functions separately leads to inefficiencies, data silos, and missed opportunities. That’s why market leaders are turning to unified platforms that bring consolidation and planning together, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and a seamless flow of insights across the enterprise.

We’re proud to share that Board has been named a Challenger in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant for FCCS. We believe this recognition underscores our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for end-to-end, enterprise planning.

Whether you’re looking to establish consistency and governance over the consolidation process, or take guesswork out of intercompany reconciliations, download this report to:  

• Read how Gartner evaluated Board’s strengths and cautions  
• Get a detailed overview of today’s marketplace of recognized vendors 
• Discover practical recommendations around solution implementation  

The 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant for Financial Planning Software

Download your report to gain insights on: 

• Why Board was named a Leader in 2024
• The financial planning software marketplace
• How vendors are positioned
• Recommendations for solution implementation  

Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Financial Planning Software, By Regina Crowder, Vaughan Archer, Matthew Mowrey,  Michelle Carlsen, November 18, 2024.

Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

Gartner is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally, and MAGIC QUADRANT is a registered trademark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates and are used herein with permission. All rights reserved.

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Board commissioned Forrester Consulting to interview customers, build a financial model, and estimate the potential impact on existing and future customers using its Total Economic Impact (TEI) methodology.

Based on Forrester’s methodology and data for a composite organization, Board generated a 335% ROI over 3 years.

Download the study, released in September 2023, to explore Board’s quantifiable savings impact on:

• FP&A
• Inventory
• Field sales forecasting
• Retail store management
• IT

The 2024 Gartner® Critical Capabilities for Financial Planning Software accompanies the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant for Financial Planning Software. It helps CFOs shortlist financial planning software solutions by evaluating them against ten core capabilities and three common Use Cases. 

In the 2024 Gartner® Critical Capabilities for Financial Planning Software, Board scored among the four highest-ranked (tied) vendors.

Complete the form to download the Critical Capabilities report now and:

• Learn how the financial planning software market is developing
• Get practical recommendations on evaluating and selecting financial planning software
• Discover how Board performed across three key Use Cases

Gartner, Critical Capabilities for Financial Planning Software, by Regina Crowder, Vaughan Archer, Matthew Mowrey, Michelle Carlsen, 18 November 2024.

Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

Gartner is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and is used herein with permission. All rights reserved.

This graphic was published by Gartner, Inc. as part of a larger research document and should be evaluated in the context of the entire document. The Gartner document is available upon request from Board International.

As global sales soar to record levels, retailers face a convergence of challenges and opportunities. Consumer demands for personalization, eco-conscious practices, and seamless experiences are rising, while economic and technological forces reshape the industry. 

This eBook provides actionable insights to help retail planners and decision-makers seize opportunities and tackle the complexities of 2025 with confidence. Learn how to:

• Master inventory complexity and embrace agile planning to stay ahead.
• Harness AI and sustainability strategies for competitive advantage.
• Optimize pricing and demand forecasting to maximize profitability.

Don’t just keep pace with change—set the standard for retail excellence. Download now.