Fabric Planning

Fabric Planning is a new capability introduced by Fabric IQ, debuted at FabCon Atlanta 2026, that enables companies to transition from analyzing past performance (historically) to developing future performance (forecasting) using analytics as part of a new process called Introducing Planning.

What is Fabric Planning?

Fabric Planning enables businesses to develop data-driven strategies from a governed, secure, and reliable source of data that supports planning across the entire enterprise.

Core Purpose

The primary objective of Fabric Planning is to allow organizations to move from historical analysis to future-focused planning by integrating analytics into the planning process, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and reliability in decision-making.

Planning Capabilities

• Forecasting & Budgeting - Create dynamic live and historical forecasts and budgets.
• Scenario Modelling - Assess multiple scenarios and gain insight when making decisions.
• Write Back Functionality - Enter and update data in live mode for immediate use.
• Centralised Planning - Maintain a single source of truth for planning activities.
• Accuracy - Reduce manual entry errors and ensure consistent use of governed data.

Smooth Integration with Reporting and Analysis

Fabric IQ’s planning tool offers a major advantage through its integration with analytics and reporting. Planning functions draw from the same data ecosystem used for dashboards and insights.

• Unified Data Foundation – Provides consistent data across reporting, forecasting, and planning.
• Real-Time Synchronisation – Data updates are reflected immediately across all views.
• Elimination of Data Silos – Removes dependency on separate tools and manual reconciliation.
• Improved Collaboration – Enables teams to work with aligned and accurate data.

Summary

Announced at FabCon Atlanta 2026, Fabric Planning enables organizations to move from reactive analysis to proactive, intelligent, and future-focused planning.