NTT DATA Business Solutions and SimpleFi Solutions Forge Partnership to Extend Enterprise Analytics and Financial Planning Capabilities

CINCINNATI, OH AND CHICAGO, IL / ACCESS Newswire / March 11, 2025 / NTT DATA Business Solutions, a global digital business and IT services leader, and SimpleFi Solutions, a powerhouse in enterprise planning, reporting, and financial consolidations (or "Enterprise Performance Management"), are joining forces to redefine how companies drive performance through data-driven decisions. This strategic partnership enables NTT DATA Business Solutions to extend its SAP Analytics Cloud practice with even more robust enterprise planning and analytics services, powered by SimpleFi's expertise and PlaniFi Application Suite. Together, NTT DATA Business Solutions and SimpleFi will offer an integrated approach that combines operational efficiency with financial insight, providing CFOs and finance teams a complete, end-to-end solution for managing and optimizing budgets, forecasts, consolidations, and performance reporting across the organization.

This partnership uniquely positions NTT DATA Business Solutions and SimpleFi as the ideal solution for SAP-powered organizations looking to leverage their ERP foundation to achieve a new level of financial and operational agility. The combined expertise of NTT DATA Business Solutions in ERP implementation and SimpleFi in advanced analytics and consolidations is a synergy unmatched in the industry, bringing together the best of transactional and analytical technologies to serve forward-thinking businesses.

"We're thrilled to join forces with SimpleFi Solutions," said Steve Niesman, Executive Vice President & President Americas Region of NTT DATA Business Solutions. "At NTT DATA Business Solutions, we're dedicated to empowering our clients through SAP's transformative technology. With SimpleFi as our strategic partner, we can now offer a seamless solution that compliments robust ERP solutions with more powerful analytics, helping our clients not only manage but strategically grow their organizations in ways that were previously unattainable."

In today's competitive landscape, companies are pushing beyond traditional ERP systems, recognizing that long-term growth requires optimized analytics processes that turn raw data into strategic foresight. SimpleFi, founded by CPAs and CFOs, brings technical acumen and industry insights essential for delivering these services. Their solutions are specifically designed to support CFOs in aligning financial operations with enterprise-wide objectives, ensuring faster, more accurate decision-making.

"Partnering with NTT DATA Business Solutions gives us a powerful platform to extend our impact," shared Jon Essig, CEO of SimpleFi Solutions. "We've always believed that financial analytics is the foundation for business growth. Now, with NTT DATA Business Solutions' extensive reach in the SAP ecosystem, we can help more organizations harness the true power of their ERP data to drive smarter, real-time decision-making across every function."

"Our shared mission with SimpleFi is to elevate what companies can achieve with their ERP investments," said Theo Tavrides, Vice President, Strategic Partners & Alliances at NTT DATA Business Solutions. "This partnership redefines the boundaries of operational insight and financial planning, offering a dynamic, unified approach to enterprise analytics that sets a new standard in the SAP ecosystem."

Henner Schliebs, EVP and Head of Growth at SimpleFi Solutions, reinforced the vision: "In today's data-driven world, CFOs are tasked with much more than reporting. They're now the architects of strategic planning and foresight. By partnering with NTT DATA Business Solutions, we're empowering CFOs with an unparalleled solution that brings together financial and operational data, enabling them to serve the entire organization with the insights needed to navigate an ever-changing landscape."

As part of the broader collaboration, NTT DATA Business Solutions will leverage PlaniFi Applications, built on the SAP Analytics Cloud, to reimagine its own business forecasting, budgeting and reporting processes. This advanced solution will provide NTT DATA Business Solutions with a fully integrated business planning and reporting framework that initiates with financial reporting and statutory consolidations to capture the Americas' businesses, followed by HR planning, revenue and bookings forecasting, cost and contract planning, and ultimately capital planning.

"SimpleFi's PlaniFi Applications are bringing a new level of clarity and foresight to our business operations," said Jason Facer, Finance Head Region Americas, CFO USA at NTT DATA Business Solutions. "With this fully integrated planning process, we're not only enhancing our financial reporting and statutory consolidations but also unlocking forward-looking insights across key business areas, from HR and contract planning to capital investments. This strategic step ensures that NTT DATA Business Solutions can adapt proactively and drive sustained value creation."

NTT DATA Business Solutions will utilize SimpleFi as their implementation partner and the PlaniFi Consolidations and Enterprise Performance Management applications within SAP Analytics Cloud to meet their growing business needs in the Americas.

"This marks an exciting evolution in our partnership," commented Steve Niesman. "With PlaniFi, our teams gain unparalleled visibility and control over every financial and operational decision, enabling us to be even more strategic and agile."

Jon Essig added, "Our goal with PlaniFi is to revolutionize how businesses view and manage their financial health. We're excited to see this capability in action with NTT DATA Business Solutions, as they fully harness the SAP Analytics Cloud and our expertise in integrated business planning."

"Our collaboration goes beyond client services," said Theo Tavrides. "By implementing PlaniFi Applications, we're creating a best-practice model that reinforces our own business operations with the same powerful solutions we're bringing to the market."

Henner Schliebs concluded, "We believe that transforming internal planning and statutory consolidation processes within NTT DATA Business Solutions not only strengthens our partnership but also sets a new industry standard for strategic foresight and data-driven steering. PlaniFi Applications enable us to connect operational reality with strategic vision, making this partnership a true game-changer."

No other alliance brings together ERP and Analytics with the depth, strategic insight, and technical expertise that NTT DATA Business Solutions and SimpleFi offer-an essential, powerful collaboration for companies focused on transforming their financial processes for competitive advantage.

About NTT DATA Business Solutions

NTT DATA Business Solutions is a leading global IT service provider focused on SAP with a powerful ecosystem of partners. With more than 35 years of in-depth experience, we enable companies worldwide to become Intelligent Enterprises. We deliver end-to-end solutions that accelerate sustainable growth and success - from strategic consulting and implementation to managed services and beyond. As a global strategic SAP partner, we drive innovation and leverage the latest technologies to support our customers individually and across all industries. Our more than 16,000 dedicated employees in over 30 countries work passionately every day to make it happen.

NTT DATA Business Solutions is part of NTT DATA, a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services headquartered in Tokyo. As One NTT DATA we serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping customers innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group.

About SimpleFi Solutions

SimpleFi delivers SAP financial solutions for the office of the CFO. We architect and implement best of breed organizational analytics, reporting, consolidation and planning solutions.

Our senior leadership team averages 20 years finance / accounting experience with 15+ years implementing EPM, with a focus on SAP's SAC, BPC and Predictive applications being part of the SAP Business Data Cloud portfolio. With an in-depth knowledge of accounting and finance best practices, we commonly act as trusted advisors to C-level leadership.

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SOURCE: NTT DATA Business Solutions