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What is the Info-Tech Research Group’s 2025 Enterprise Performance Management Data Quadrant Report?
The Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) Data Quadrant Report is an independent benchmark published annually by Info-Tech Research Group, a global research and advisory firm. It evaluates leading software vendors based on verified end-user reviews collected through SoftwareReviews, their dedicated platform. The report ranks providers on Vendor Capability Satisfaction and Product Feature Satisfaction, giving organizations a trusted view of how solutions perform in real-world conditions.
Why did Acterys rank #1 in the 2025 EPM Data Quadrant Report?
Acterys secured the #1 position for the third consecutive year thanks to exceptional ratings across both vendor and product categories. Customers highlighted Acterys’ ability to deliver real business value, seamless data integration, and ease of customization — all while providing high-quality training and support. This consistent recognition underscores Acterys’ ability to combine technical excellence with customer success.
What does the “Outlier” classification mean, and why is Acterys an Outlier?
The “Outlier” designation in Info-Tech’s report is reserved for vendors who consistently outperform their peers, often redefining what’s possible in the market. Acterys was recognized as an Outlier for its ability to go beyond traditional EPM capabilities by enabling customers to build composable applications on their existing infrastructure. Unlike legacy vendors that require new, costly systems, Acterys leverages tools like Power BI and Excel with enterprise-grade write-back and planning.
What specific capabilities did Acterys rank #1 for in 2025?
Acterys achieved multiple top rankings across both vendor and product dimensions:
- Vendor Capability #1s:
- Business Value Created
- Ease of Data Integration
- Ease of Customization
- Availability & Quality of Training
- Product Feature #1s:
- Planning and Scheduling
- BI and Performance Management
- Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)
- Marketing Analytics
- Data Visualization
- Business Application Integration
- Process Simulation and Execution
- Mobile Access
This breadth of recognition highlights Acterys’ ability to deliver both powerful features and measurable business impact.
How do Acterys customers rate their overall satisfaction?
Customer feedback is where Acterys truly shines. In the 2025 report:
- 94% of users said they would recommend Acterys to peers.
- 100% of customers plan to renew their Acterys subscription.
These scores are not just industry-leading — they’re a testament to Acterys’ relentless focus on customer value, trust, and innovation.
How does Acterys compare to legacy EPM solutions?
Unlike legacy planning vendors that require expensive infrastructure changes and rigid deployment models, Acterys is built for flexibility and scale. Customers can extend their existing Microsoft ecosystem (Power BI, Excel, Teams, Fabric) with enterprise-grade planning, analytics, and consolidation — all in one unified platform. This lowers total cost of ownership while accelerating adoption and time-to-value.
Why is Acterys’ compatibility with Microsoft Fabric a game changer?
With full Microsoft Fabric compatibility, Acterys enables organizations to unify data, analytics, and planning within Microsoft’s modern data architecture. This means:
- Seamless integration with Fabric’s OneLake data hub
- Enterprise-scale governance and security baked in
- Real-time planning and analytics across business units
For CFOs and CIOs, it’s a future-proof way to ensure finance and IT speak the same language, without adding extra platforms to manage.
What is the Net Emotional Footprint, and how did Acterys score?
The Net Emotional Footprint is Info-Tech’s measure of customer sentiment, capturing how users feel about working with a software provider. Acterys’ consistently high emotional footprint reflects the confidence, trust, and satisfaction customers experience when using the platform — further validated by the 94% recommendation and 100% renewal scores.
How does Acterys help CFOs and CIOs specifically?
For CFOs, Acterys delivers streamlined financial planning, reporting, and forecasting directly in familiar tools like Power BI and Excel. For CIOs, Acterys provides a secure, scalable, and Microsoft-native architecture that reduces integration headaches and accelerates digital transformation. Together, Acterys helps finance and IT work from one version of the truth to drive faster, smarter decisions.
What makes Acterys different from other EPM vendors?
Acterys is the only EPM solution that:
- Is 100% integrated with Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and Excel
- Supports composable applications without new infrastructure
- Provides enterprise-grade planning, consolidation, and analytics in one platform
- Earns industry-leading customer satisfaction scores year after year
It’s this combination of technical innovation and customer-first execution that keeps Acterys ranked #1.
