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- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
BOARD delivered on our expectations, on time and on budget
Reviewed on 29/01/2018
Pros
I like that non-technical folks can build screens on their own, and if they want assistance, partners are there to help.
Cons
It's hard to compare BOARD to other products because it's more of a toolkit than an off-the-shelf software package.
- Industry: Real Estate
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
The most powerful and versatile BI system I have ever used
Reviewed on 21/03/2018
Pros
As a complete BI solution, BOARD allows a developer to easily create the structures required to build extremely powerful and fast data models by using 'sparsity' - the method of calculating the actual space required for cube objects. A great strength in modelling is the ability to rename and change relationships on the fly. With a logical and very visual interface, BOARD is a pleasant environment to work in,which enhances productivity.
BOARD is able to provide end users the ability write back to cubes and create and amend entities. This ability makes the creation of workflows and security processes possible; a manager can add users and determine their level of access without returning to the developers. real time dynamic geo-charts allow for contextual maps to be created.
BOARD have now opened the BOARD Community where users can ask questions in forums as well as help other users. Example data models can be uploaded as well as associated documentation and videos. The community site is one of the best forums I have ever used and the community members are clearly passionate about the software, as well as very knowledgeable. There are a number of unique concepts which, once understood, really open up the power of BOARD and through the community, all users can gain this knowledge quickly and in a fun way as well as discuss ideas with their peers and consultants alike. The forum is in addition to the formal support portal.
I have used several enterprise BI systems and BOARD is by far the most exciting, fun and logical system I have ever used. It makes work truly enjoyable and provides a great sense of satisfaction when the developer discovers something new all the time.
Cons
Without the community forum, learning the unique skills to leverage BOARD over other apps was a slow process, even after attending the full training package in London. However, with the latest release and with direct access to BOARD experts and peers, BOARD has become a very exciting and enjoyable app to work on everyday and I cannot, at this point, state any cons. That is not to say that there are'nt any, just that what issues I did have have all been addressed in the latest release and with access to the community
- Industry: Management Consulting
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- Likelihood to recommend 6.0 /10
Training and implementing of Board
Reviewed on 09/03/2015
Pros
The product and the things it can do are remarkable. There is inter-company reconciliations and multiple levels of adjustments. In addition, the customer support is exceptional. I have had wonderful experiences with our rep. He is remarkable in how he explains things and his patience.
Cons
The training and system documentation leave a lot to be desired. If you are looking for documentation on how the system works or how to do something -- well, best of luck to you.
- Industry: Management Consulting
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Board Partner and User
Reviewed on 02/03/2015
Pros
When looking to partner with a BI software vendor, we had a few key capabilities that we were looking for in a solution. These capabilities included: 1) the product must be easy to setup and configure and not require lengthy project implementation timelines; 2) the product must be able to empower the end users to create dynamic visualizations to support the needs of their business; 3) support for the analytics must not require an army of developers or technical personnel to maintain the application
Many of our customers are mid-market companies that can't afford large expensive reporting solutions, but still require the quality and usability factors that users get from the more expensive off the shelf products. BOARD provided all of this and so much more. Our customers begin realizing value almost immediately following the initial implementation, visualization their business in ways they have never been able to before through dynamic interactive dashboards and reports.
The product also offers our customers with a way to quickly keep up with their changing business. With BOARD, as the business changes and new questions need to be asked, the product provides the subject matter experts with the ability to dynamically create valuable visualizations to find their answers. No need for report writers when you have a controller or back office user who knows the right questions to ask to affect the performance of the organization. With this product, gone are the days of the technical business analyst trying to interrupt the request from the business, and instead the business is now creating exactly what they need with little involvement from IT.
Cons
There is some redundancy in the product, which at times can and will require users to have to repeat a formula on multiple reports instead of making the change once and all the reports get updated. This is an area that I see the product improving in overtime.
- Industry: Management Consulting
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Implementor
Reviewed on 06/03/2015
Pros
I like my relationship with the sales team the best. The front end reporting features and functions. I also like the flexibility of Board to be a BI, FP&A, Consolidation, and Reporting tool and that Board is 100% GUI interface - no programming. I can always find someone to help with my questions. I also like the ease of installing and updating Board Software. It is pain-free compared to a lot of software I've experienced. Finally, how wonderful Board demos to customers.
Cons
What I like the least is the limited Board Data Reader for flat files. It does not specify what fails to load in detail from the Board Data Reader log.It does not allow for both field and columns reading at the same time. We should never have to massage/manipulate any files GL extracts to load into Board. It does not allow for exception maps (i.e. all data is mapped one-to-one except for the following). On-line documentation and Knowledge Base is limited. It should include all Customer Case call resolutions and Server installation requirements. Nexel is a good start, but needs to be on Rows, besides Columns. Also, there's a bug with only reading the 1st column. Next, we need formatting in DataViews (e.g. Cell level Underlines, Double Underlines, Changes in font, Bolding, Annotations, etc.). Another opportunity is Dependency Reporting for dynamic DataView Reports showing specified levels. Lastly, Class Attribute Filtering calculations (this may be available is some form, just haven't figured it out, yet.) Offering Advanced implementer training and certifications would be helpful.

- Industry: Financial Services Software
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Easy to implement & to deploy new project
Reviewed on 08/03/2018
Pros
I've started to use Board in 2007, with 6.0 version. In this 11 year of use Board continue in develop easy to use and easy to develop Environment. I like most the support, in particular when they give not only solve to the problem, but give develop solution. Another issue I like is Board in "ALL IN ONE", so you don't need another tool to make your CPM environment .
I think that this tools to give to customer the best quality price Ratio (CPM Product)
Cons
I really don't have anything to say in this box, but if I must say something, the documentation could be improved.
- Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Our company uses BOARD as Management information System tool combining it's BI capabilities...
Reviewed on 18/01/2018
Pros
- Very flexible software that can be setup in a couple of days
- User can setup it's own reports either in BOARD directly or in the Excel/Powerpoint environment
- The smaller size of the vendor allows a good relationship with consultants, technicians and marketing experts from the headquarter
- Good working interface to SAP, CRM MS Dynamics and Cognos TM1
- Very logical setup of the database structure
Cons
- Limited performance of the Excel addin causes some crashes
- When purchasing the software as a BI tool it has to be considered the need of a datamart.
- Industry: Food & Beverages
- Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
An intuitive software
Reviewed on 06/03/2021
My experience with Board for more than two years, this is enough time to get to know this robust...
My experience with Board for more than two years, this is enough time to get to know this robust tool perfectly, Board works perfectly from day one.
Pros
Linking Board to multiple data sources is phenomenal, this is why I like Board the most. I know this tool like the back of my hand because it is so intuitive.
Cons
I do not feel any negative thoughts towards Board, on the contrary, I think he is the best, he is very intuitive and for me this is more than enough to be able to love him.
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
BI tool with a lot a potential. Easy to use, customize reports, dashboards. Great tool for...
Reviewed on 07/09/2018
Pros
Great tool for creating financial reports and dashboards. Customer support is very proactive. They come up with the solution to a problem with great ease.
Cons
No cons. With every update, they keep getting better and improving. With the Boardville community, it is even more faster to find solutions.
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Business Intelligence with Board
Reviewed on 29/08/2018
Pros
Board is a program that allows you to upload, modify, insert data in any mode and from any source, ensuring a customization of the screen reading data, making the program easy to use and intuitive for users
Cons
there are no free courses online or in other formats. a community has been created in which every user can write down the problems he / she finds and others can provide solutions and compare themselves.
- Industry: Internet
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Substitute for Excel as a Controlling Tool
Reviewed on 21/12/2018
We use it every day as our controlling tool. As i am a Developer I am able to build procedures, but...
We use it every day as our controlling tool. As i am a Developer I am able to build procedures, but I want to be better in doing that by visiting trainings in a regular period of time.
Pros
- less error-prone than Excel (more stable)
- clear demonstrative grafics
- you are able to limit someones rights to change anything
Cons
- sometimes shuts down without a reason
- the wording is not always clear
- the need of an additional software for presentations (convertion into Power Point as a Picture is not the best solution)
- Export into Excel destroys the whole formatting
- Industry: Oil & Energy
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Since several years Board MIT provided the Tools for reporting, budgeting, planning and...
Reviewed on 19/12/2017
The ability to actually see what you want from empty table; there are no limitations to the...
The ability to actually see what you want from empty table; there are no limitations to the application to build.
Pros
Open tool no limitations to what you want to do ; ability to see what is needed with no limitations.
The time for development is short : you can rapidly see results
Wide range of reports, tables and graphs can be made out of it
Applications can be built, and modified several times without rewriting codes
Cons
Perhaps the lack of a program to load flat files: I could not find a pre-written tool for reading ascii files.
- Industry: Telecommunications
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Use of Sorftware
Reviewed on 21/12/2018
We use the Software for different Departments like: Controlling; Sales; Customer Service; Product...
We use the Software for different Departments like: Controlling; Sales; Customer Service; Product Management; Development; Global Procurement, Production; Logistic; Planning
Pros
self service, easy to use, Overall function one Software for all Reporting / planning topics
Cons
Statistics function of the USER uses could be better;
User Profile function could be better
- Industry: Telecommunications
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Board Value
Reviewed on 17/03/2017
Pros
Quickest implementation from start to finish for smaller to mid-size project needs. Large feature set for a low manageable cost.
Cons
Differentiated support for layouts and features comparing the web and client implementation. Distribution and updating of add-on's is manual and difficult to manage for virtual teams.
- Industry: Civic & Social Organization
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
BOARD - Used for Budgeting and Financial Reporting
Reviewed on 17/03/2017
The flexibility of this product continues to surprise me in that I will often ask "can BOARD do...
The flexibility of this product continues to surprise me in that I will often ask "can BOARD do this" and the answer always seems to be yes. Very satisfied BOARD customer for over 2 years.
Pros
Flexibility and functionality of the product, it can be used to do many things, many ways
Can be used to develop and implement a fairly complex budget model and reports within a couple of months
Easily attaches to SAP using the SAP connector
Very powerful financial reporting tool
Excel Office Add In is awesome
Exceptional customer service, this vendor cares about its customers satisfaction
Cons
Big learning curve to master the development work as an administrator
Setting up security profiles is very time consuming
- Industry: Computer Software
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
BOARD, a great performance management solution
Reviewed on 02/12/2015
Pros
We were introduced to BOARD after many years of experience with using alternative multidimensional budgeting, planning and reporting solutions.
While many of BOARD's competitors have come and gone, BOARD has shown both a commitment to support performance management and importantly a commitment to innovation. We use the product for a number of our subsidiaries as well as deliver solutions for our clients on it.
Cons
The initial engagement with the product is slightly different to other approaches and does take a little time to re-educate yourself to its methods, but once you do the reasons BOARD chose this way becomes clear.
- Industry: Automotive
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Flexible and friendly tool
Reviewed on 22/12/2017
Successful implementation of the tool in a short period of time all over the world
Successful implementation of the tool in a short period of time all over the world
Pros
Proactive Board support. Very easy to create new Lay-outs. Development phase in Board is faster than any other BI software.
- Industry: Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
We have used the cloud service for more than a year for our main report activity.
Reviewed on 21/12/2017
Easy reporting, fast implementation, easy to expand, easy to manage.
Easy reporting, fast implementation, easy to expand, easy to manage.
Pros
User friendly, fast learning curve, drill down capacity to analyze the data, lots of connector with almost any data source. Support is also excellent and really fast.
Cons
The lack of online training, and the need of some users to change their mind and get used to the interface.
- Industry: Government Administration
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Robust software with a lot of potential
Reviewed on 20/03/2017
Pros
Can link to multiple databases to extract data and making the data usable for management. We have taken reports that would take us 4-6 hours each month to prepare for management. Board has provided us the ability to provide the reports to management that are always the most current.
Cons
Need more documentation on how to use and program. To learn the program has a lot of trial and error. Better manuals would allow users to build more functionality in shorter time with less frustration.
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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An easy to use drag ans drop solution !
Reviewed on 09/01/2018
Pros
Friendly user, flexible and pertinent for a huge range of different uses. Customer support easily reachable.
Cons
Maybe the absence of common page to share problems / questions / issues / best practices with other users. But I heard that the problem will be solved quickly.
- Industry: Consumer Goods
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
We have chosen Board 7 months ago, after pitching Board, Tagetik, Adaptive Insights and IBM
Reviewed on 08/01/2018
we managed to produce our reporting more quickly, we have improved the quality of our planning and...
we managed to produce our reporting more quickly, we have improved the quality of our planning and we will now dedicated new developments to increase our productivity
Pros
We appreciate the quality of the integration team and their understanding of our issues.
The product is weel adapted to our needs, it has been implemented quickly
Cons
Some dashboards could be more user friendly, even if the web access is more user friendly than the standard version
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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Excellent software, data management and reports excellent source for managers
Reviewed on 11/01/2018
Pros
it is simple, intuitive, powerful tool that provide to many need of Business intelligence.
Powerful drill down capacity to analyze the data
Cons
Can require many hours to properly set up data for use (however, once your dashboard is set up, it can be of use for a long time thanks to data refresh options)
- Industry: Logistics & Supply Chain
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
User-friendly tool with good capabilities
Reviewed on 04/12/2015
Pros
Good performance on processing data/serving up reports, user-friendly interface, does not require programming knowledge, just a good understanding of the data and relationships, easy to find inconsistencies in data (if any). Vendor support is readily available.
Cons
There hasn't been any major issue with the product or the vendor so far.
- Industry: Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
BOARD Review
Reviewed on 05/04/2017
Our initial project with BOARD was through a reseller and it was a difficult start for the product....
Our initial project with BOARD was through a reseller and it was a difficult start for the product. However, now that we are direct with BOARD, the support has been tremendous and makes us want to master it so that we can fully utilize what it offers.
Pros
We are early users for the product but the staff and even users are very helpful and are encouraging for how to learn to use it in many ways.
Cons
No online training available - even just for tips and tricks
- Industry: Logistics & Supply Chain
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
BI efficiency with Board
Reviewed on 04/12/2015
Pros
Ease of use
Low infrastructure requirement
Ease of development
Vendor provides great support
Cons
Board has met our requirements for more than 5 years without any significant development or operational issues.
There is nothing not to like about the product or the people who support us.