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Global Manufacturer standardizes on Pyramid Analytics for financial planning & analysis

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Global Manufacturer standardizes on Pyramid Analytics for financial planning & analysis

ABB is a multinational electrical engineering powerhouse at the forefront of technology and
innovation, revolutionizing the way we live and work. With roots stretching back over 130 years,
ABB brings together expertise in electrification, robotics, automation, and industrial digitalization
to power industries, businesses, and communities across the world.
They are the masterminds behind cutting-edge solutions that improve efficiency, sustainability,
and safety, from high-voltage power grids and energy-efficient buildings to advanced robotics used
in manufacturing and logistics. Whether it’s developing autonomous electric vehicles, optimizing
smart cities, or building the next generation of renewable energy systems, ABB is driving the
future of industries with a focus on sustainability and smarter, greener solutions.

THE CHALLENGE

ABB used ProClarity for all their financial planning and analysis
(FP&A). When Microsoft officially ended support for ProClarity,
its business intelligence and analytics software at the time, ABB
faced several challenges and concerns. First off, unsupported
software means an end to maintenance and performance fixes.
Over time, this can lead to increased instability, data corruption
and poor user experience. Additionally, unsupported software
exposes security risks and compliance issues due to the lack
of security patches or updates, which can lead to fines or other
legal consequences.
The ABB team knew they had to find a new, flexible solution,
and began exploring Analytics and Business Intelligence
solutions capable of leveraging their data estate, which included
SQL applications and SAP/BW.
“We needed more than just a replacement for ProClarity – we
also needed self-service analytics, collaboration and the ability
to share business logic and insights.”, says Patrycja Czech, IS
Service Owner. “We evaluated several solutions including Oracle,
Qlik, SAC, Tableau, Power BI and Pyramid Analytics, and we
quickly realized Pyramid was the answer.”

THE SOLUTION

“Pyramid’s innovative platform stood out from the rest – the platform is so flexible, offering several modules for the business  users, and it is easy to use, has user-friendly features, including collaboration and self-service.”, added Patrycja Czech.

The Pyramid Analytics platform provides ABB with:

  • Multi-source direct data access with no data movement, duplication or ingestion required
  • AI-guided, governed self-service
  • A no-code user experience allowing business users to easily create reports and dashboards with no IT intervention needed
  • The ability to share calculations, business logic and business insights to provide a single source of the truth

 

ABB deployed Pyramid Analytics in less than 3 months, with a focus on user adoption and scaling across their organization.

THE RESULTS

Pyramid is trusted by over 4,000 users across 80 countries worldwide, revolutionizing how ABB interacts with their data. For ABB, it’s not just a tool—it’s a game-changer. With Pyramid’s intuitive self-service capabilities, ABB users save an incredible amount of time, gaining instant, governed access to crucial financial data whenever they need it – from financial analysts to the C-suite.

Pyramid’s R&D team has been exceptionally responsive to ABB’s evolving needs, enhancing functionality to drive greater adoption within ABB. By leveraging the full power of Pyramid, the ABB team has fostered seamless collaboration, enhancing problem-solving, boosting operational efficiency,  and streamlining communication across key stakeholders.

Perhaps the most significant transformation has been in the way ABB works with data. Pyramid’s AI-guided self-service analytics have empowered ABB to reduce reliance on IT and data  teams, eliminating bottlenecks and delays that once slowed progress. Now, business users have the freedom to explore governed data, ask their own questions, and uncover deeper insights—instilling a data-driven culture throughout the organization.

As Iwona Krochmal, Application Manager at ABB, puts it: “Pyramid Analytics is a stable,  user-friendly,  and intuitive platform that has become our company standard for financial planning and analysis.”

“Pyramid Analytics is a stable, user-friendly, and intuitive platform that has become our company standard for financial planning and analysis.”

– Iwona Krochmal, Application Manager, ABB

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