Category: Blog

  • Pulse v7.0 is now available

    Pulse v7.0 is now available

    This new release brings massive improvements to the Pulse Web Client, including dark mode support, and a modernized user interface. It also includes enhancements to the Pulse Application Server and various fixes to improve the overall performance and usability of Pulse. We highly recommend everyone to upgrade to this version to take advantage of the…

  • Building Fast Excel Reports with Slice

    Building Fast Excel Reports with Slice

    Many companies transitioning from an on-premise TM1 installation to IBM Planning Analytics (PA) on the cloud can face performance challenges. A common issue is the noticeable difference in refresh times for excel reports between their previous setup using Perspectives and the new PA on the cloud with PAfE (Planning Analytics for Excel). A recent case…

  • Arc and Slice v5.0 is now available

    Arc and Slice v5.0 is now available

    New Report Audit feature in Slice Slice introduces a new Report Audit feature to help you highlight best practices violations in your Excel reports #3126 Transaction Log in Arc Arc now includes a Transaction Log feature that allows you to browse and restore transaction logs. This feature is useful for auditing and recovering data in…

  • Finding the Right Tool

    Finding the Right Tool

    Transitioning away from Perspectives can be challenging, but with the right tool and partner, it can be a smooth and beneficial process. As we move forward, it’s important to set the right expectations and understand the benefits of this transition. Finding the Right Alternatives The main question is what to do with your TM1 Excel…

  • 5 Ways to Aggregate Data in DBRW with Slice

    5 Ways to Aggregate Data in DBRW with Slice

    When working in Excel with IBM Planning Analytics (TM1), efficient data aggregation is essential for building dynamic reports so here are five powerful ways to aggregate data using the DBRW function in TM1 with Slice: 1. Natural Consolidations You can easily select any consolidation in your dimensions by clicking in any cell with a SUBNM…

  • Atmosphere – The Launch

    Atmosphere – The Launch

    Announcing the Global Launch of Cubewise Atmosphere! We are thrilled to announce the global launch of Cubewise Atmosphere, the best-in-class solution for integrating IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) with your business platforms. After successful regional launches in the United States and extensive collaboration with our customers, Atmosphere is now available worldwide! What is Atmosphere? Atmosphere is more…

  • Pulse v6.6 is now available

    Pulse v6.6 is now available

    New Navigation Menu Pulse v6.6.0 introduces a new way to navigate between features and environments/instances. It is now easier to switch between features and to find your TM1 instances. Pulse Monitor Optimizations (on-premise customer only) Starting with v6.6.0, the Pulse Monitor now comprises of two files, monitor.exe and monitor-cmd.exe. The monitor.exe file is the main…

  • Arc and Slice v4.6 is now available

    Arc and Slice v4.6 is now available

    The Arc Assistant is now powered by WatsonX Arc Assistant is now powered by Watson X or any OpenAI compatible service. This new feature allows you to use any OpenAI compatible service to power the Arc Assistant. This feature is great to use the Arc Assistant with your own AI service or with any other…

  • Arc and Slice v4.5.2 is now available

    Arc and Slice v4.5.2 is now available

    With IBM announcing the sunsetting of Perspectives, Slice is getting some serious attention. And with that, we’re getting some great feedback from customers.  Now is a perfect time to suggest Slice to new & existing customers. Remember Slice’s mission statement is to correctly open all legacy Perspectives reports, so if you find an edge case with…

  • Code Validation in IBM Planning Analytics

    Code Validation in IBM Planning Analytics

    In the world of IBM Planning Analytics (TM1), code validation plays a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and reliability of your TM1 models. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting with TM1, validating your code can help you avoid common pitfalls, ensure your rules and processes are optimized, and make troubleshooting much…