Darwin Analytics FAQs
Darwin Analytics is an orchestration platform that integrates ERP, EPM, BI, and data warehouse solutions to create a unified and scalable data ecosystem, powered by Agentic AI.
It’s designed for finance, IT, and operations professionals in large organizations that require enterprise-wide planning, reporting, and analytics integration.
Improved data integration without replication, faster decision-making, enhanced collaboration across stakeholders, and a future-ready architecture adaptable to evolving AI technologies.
Darwin uses a canonical data model to harmonize data flows across platforms like SAP BPC, SAC, Tableau, Power BI, and Snowflake without the need for replication or heavy custom coding.
Yes, it supports real-time data integration, enabling organizations to respond dynamically to market and operational changes.
o Agentic AI automates processes like data mapping, forecasting, and predictive analytics while also enabling advanced scenario planning and decision-making.
It’s vendor-agnostic, meaning it integrates and orchestrates tools from multiple vendors without requiring organizations to standardize on a single platform.
Absolutely. The platform is designed to scale seamlessly with increasing data volume and complexity while maintaining performance.
By centralizing data from various sources, automating workflows, and leveraging AI-driven predictive analytics, it enhances accuracy and efficiency.
Yes, it supports KPI-driven, driver-based planning that allows for dynamic and flexible forecasting processes.
Yes, the platform facilitates real-time reporting and ensures data consistency, which is critical for meeting regulatory requirements.
Darwin Analytics primarily operates as a cloud-based solution but can adapt to hybrid or on-premises environments depending on organizational needs.
Implementation timelines vary but can be accelerated with pre-built content and configurations available through the Darwin Marketplace.
Darwin offers comprehensive training, consulting services, and access to its marketplace ecosystem, which includes pre-built solutions and certified integration partners.
It integrates seamlessly with existing systems and allows for incremental adoption, reducing disruption during the transition process.
By leveraging a modular architecture and prioritizing integration with cutting-edge technologies like Agentic AI and real-time data fabrics.
Unlike standalone applications, Darwin serves as an orchestration platform that harmonizes multiple tools, eliminating the need for data replication and enabling comprehensive integration.
Yes, it supports both off-the-shelf solutions and custom configurations, ensuring flexibility for various business requirements.
The platform complies with enterprise-grade security standards, offering robust encryption, role-based access controls, and adherence to regulatory frameworks like GDPR and SOC 2.
It centralizes governance for data, workflows, and business rules, ensuring consistency and compliance across the organization.
Darwin Analytics offers seamless integration with EPM platforms such as SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and SAP BPC, ensuring robust financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting capabilities.
Yes, Darwin provides native connectors for tools like SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, and Qlik, enabling organizations to visualize and analyze data efficiently within their preferred environments.
Darwin integrates natively with leading platforms such as SAP HANA, SAP Datasphere, Snowflake, and Google BigQuery, ensuring flexibility in handling diverse data sources without replication.
Darwin offers direct connectors to SAP applications, Workday, Oracle, and other enterprise systems, streamlining data integration and reducing the need for manual intervention in workflows.
Absolutely. Darwin's orchestration platform harmonizes data across diverse systems—including EPM, BI, and data warehouses—providing organizations with a centralized and consistent data model for real-time decision-making.
Yes, Darwin Analytics fully supports real-time data streaming. This capability ensures that organizations receive up-to-the-minute insights by continuously ingesting and processing data from multiple sources. It allows for immediate updates to forecasts, reports, and analytics, enabling proactive decision-making in fast-changing environments.
No, Darwin Analytics eliminates the need for data replication. By leveraging a canonical data model, the platform integrates data directly from source systems, ensuring consistency and accuracy while minimizing storage costs and redundancy. This approach streamlines operations and reduces the complexities associated with maintaining multiple copies of data.
Darwin Analytics is designed to work seamlessly with all major hyperscalers, ensuring flexibility and scalability for organizations. Compatible hyperscalers include: · Microsoft Azure · Amazon Web Services (AWS) · Google Cloud Platform (GCP) · SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) and any hyperscaler compatible with SAP RISE This compatibility allows organizations to leverage their existing cloud infrastructure while integrating Darwin Analytics for enterprise planning, reporting, and analytics. The platform’s cloud-agnostic approach ensures optimal performance and adaptability, regardless of the chosen hyperscaler.
Marketplace FAQs
Darwin Marketplace is a comprehensive platform designed to match buyers and sellers in the Analytics market with a special emphasis on Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) and Extended Planning & Analytics (xP&A). The marketplace provides a seamless experience for supporting a wide range of products and services. A key differentiator for buyers from this marketplace is access to proven prebuilt solutions that are engineered for fast deployments, high value and advanced process support – and a global network of high caliber teams that implement and support the most effective EPM and xP&A solutions available.
Navigate to the Darwin Marketplace by clicking the "Darwin Marketplace" option in the main menu. Here, you will find a wide range of modules and services available. As you browse the available products and services, you can build your “Solution Basket” of analytics components you are interested in learning more about. Remember you need to select a reseller or to be referred to resellers in order to learn more about these products and services. From there, your chosen reseller will contact you, or you will be given several resellers to choose from.
This is how solution components are grouped to gather more information. Think of it like a shopping cart to store the products and services you are interested to learn more about as you browse the marketplace. When taking the next step with the contents of your Solution Basket, a reseller will contact you to answer questions, provide demonstrations, and provide estimates for your business’ specific needs.
Browse through the modules and services offered. Once you find a product or service that fits your needs, click "Add to Solution Basket." You can add multiple products and services to create a comprehensive, customized solution tailored to your specific requirements.
To initiate a conversation with the vendor, click "My Solution" in the top right to inquire with a vendor associated with your customized solution. Darwin Marketplace will send your Solution Basket to a qualified vendor that can start a conversation implement your solution.
Darwin Analytics seeks to assist customers in establishing long term relationships with trusted advisors in our Reseller network. These resellers can bring in any consultants that may be from their team or other Darwin Analytics network system integrators. The strength of our network means you have choices to select the right team with the right skills for your needs. However, we ask you select only one Reseller to act as a coordinator across any Darwin Analytics Marketplace products or services you elect to purchase. While we recommend continuity, especially at the Reseller level, we understand sometimes customers would prefer a different Reseller. Under such circumstances, customers can submit a Reseller cancellation form. Please remember, switching resellers applies to all Darwin Analytics Marketplace products and services anywhere in a customer’s environment, so such a change should be done very thoughtfully as it may have a far reaching impact.
Detailed information to include demos, whitepapers, references, licensing costs and estimated services are exclusively available through Resellers. For this reason, selecting a reseller is a critical step to learning more about Darwin Analytics Marketplace offerings. If you haven’t selected your preferred reseller and aren’t sure which Reseller you would like to engage with, Darwin offers to introduce you to several from which you can select your best fit. Simply select “help me choose” in the drop down menu from the reseller menu, and your interests and contact information will be forwarded on to several resellers. They will promptly introduce themselves and provide next steps for your evaluation.
Darwin Analytics Marketplace offers product generic and content specific training, in addition to bespoke training that can be exactly what you want. Please work with your Reseller to select the best training offering that fits how your organization prefers to learn.
We understand! Each of the offerings comes with a brief overview video that Marketplace browsers can view independently of a Reseller. However, due to the complexities of these solutions, for best results we recommend selecting a Reseller who is best positioned from a geographic location, language, technology or process expertise (depending on your priority) that can best guide you through your evaluation. Of course you are under no obligation to buy any products or services. Our reseller network from around the world stands ready to assist qualified buyers in their evaluation of EPM, xP&A and Analytics solutions.
Darwin Analytics believes the best customer experience is achieved when highly qualified experts establish a relationship on day one. Software vendor sales people don’t have to live with shoddy implementations – they’ll be quick to tell you that’s the implementers’ fault. To mitigate such risks, Darwin has qualified resellers from among the world’s best EPM & Analytics consulting firms. These teams are focused on building a long lasting trusted advisor relationship where they are proud to stand by the solutions they deploy and support for their customers.
Darwin will help you find a Reseller to best guide your exploration of your Solution Basket. Your reseller will provide product information, references, demos, and estimates to help you realize your analytics objectives.
If you did not follow a link provided by your chosen reseller, please ensure you manually select that firm from the drop down where applicable. When completing the inquiry step from the solution basket, Darwin Analytics will only sell your interested products and services to that reseller. If you would like to view products and or services offered by your reseller or a specific vendor, you can filter the marketplace offerings by a single provider.
Click "Connect with a Reseller", then choose from the list provided on that page. You can also go straight to "My Solution" to inquire with a vendor.
Darwin can send your solution basket to multiple Resellers.
There are three primary partnership types: Value-Added Reseller (VAR): Sell and implement Darwin Analytics solutions, leveraging your expertise in enterprise technology. Content Developer: Create and distribute pre-built content, such as templates, workflows, and analytics models, tailored to customer use cases. System Integrator: Provide specialized services to implement, customize, and support Darwin Analytics deployments.
The onboarding process typically takes 4-6 weeks. This includes application review, training on Darwin Analytics, certification, and establishing your presence on the marketplace.
Submit an Application: Provide details about your company, expertise, and desired partnership type. Initial Assessment: Darwin evaluates your capabilities and fit within the ecosystem. Training and Certification: Gain access to resources, training sessions, and certifications tailored to your role (e.g., VAR, Content Developer, or System Integrator). Marketplace Launch: Once approved, your offerings will be listed on the Darwin Marketplace for customer access.
Revenue Opportunities: Gain access to a global customer base seeking pre-built content and implementation services. Thought Leadership: Showcase your expertise and solutions on a trusted platform. Collaboration: Work with other partners to create comprehensive solutions for customers. Support and Resources: Access tools, training, and resources to succeed as a partner.
Partners can offer a variety of content and services, including: Pre-Built Content: Templates, workflows, analytics models, and advanced analytics algorithms. Implementation Services: Deployment, configuration, and customization of Darwin Analytics. Consulting Services: Strategy, training, and support tailored to customer needs. Darwin encourages innovation and collaboration to ensure a diverse range of high-quality offerings.
Yes, all partners undergo training tailored to their partnership type. This includes technical training, best practices for developing content, and guidance on selling and implementing Darwin Analytics. Ongoing support is provided to help partners succeed.
Leads are distributed based on partnership type, expertise, and geographic focus. Darwin works to ensure the right partners are matched with the right opportunities to maximize customer success and partner engagement.
I’m interested in learning more! How would you suggest that my organization gets started with evaluating Darwin Analytics?
To get started with Darwin Analytics, we recommend the following steps:
- Assess Your Current Environment:
Begin by evaluating your existing enterprise systems (ERP, EPM, BI, and data warehouses) and identifying pain points or gaps in your planning, reporting, and analytics processes. Many of our partners have standard Assessment Services to assist with this effort. - Engage with Darwin Analytics Experts:
Schedule a consultation with an authorized partner to discuss your organization’s specific needs and objectives. This includes understanding the scope of integration and exploring how Darwin’s orchestration platform can align with your goals. - Conduct a Proof of Concept (POC):
Start with a focused implementation in a single business area, such as Workforce Planning or financial forecasting or integrating your existing planning solution with your preferred data visualization or AI tool. This allows you to experience the platform’s capabilities in a controlled environment before scaling further. - Leverage Pre-Built Content and Tools:
Access the Darwin Marketplace to explore pre-built content, templates, and workflows tailored to your industry or use case, enabling faster deployment and ROI. - Develop a Long-Term Roadmap:
Work with your implementation partner to create a scalable roadmap for enterprise-wide adoption, ensuring alignment with your strategic objectives and technology landscape.
Darwin Analytics’ team and its partner network are equipped to guide you through each stage, from initial assessment to full implementation.
How much does Darwin Analytics cost?
Darwin Analytics uses a subscription-based pricing model for its core orchestration platform. The cost is tailored to align with key value drivers specific to each customer’s use cases, such as the complexity of data integration, the scope of enterprise planning, and the need for real-time analytics. This ensures that large enterprise customers only pay for the functionality and scale that deliver measurable value to their organization.
In addition to the core platform subscription, pricing may vary based on:
- Implementation Services: Costs depend on the level of customization, system integrations, and deployment support required for your organization’s specific environment.
- Pre-Built Content: Customers can purchase ready-to-use templates, workflows, and advanced analytics modules from the Darwin Marketplace. Pricing for these components depends on their complexity and scope, offering flexibility to choose solutions that fit your needs and budget.
We recommend scheduling a consultation with an authorized partner to discuss your organization’s specific requirements. This will allow for a customized pricing proposal and a clear understanding of the value Darwin Analytics can deliver.
Competitive Differentiators: How is Darwin Analytics different from popular EPM and BI software solutions on the market?
- Seamless Integration Across Heterogeneous Systems
Darwin Analytics provides native support for a wide range of EPM solutions (e.g., SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP BPC), BI tools (e.g., SAC, Power BI, Tableau, Qlik), and database platforms (e.g., SAP HANA, Snowflake, Google BigQuery). Its vendor-agnostic architecture enables organizations to integrate and harmonize disparate systems without requiring data replication or extensive custom development.
- Agentic AI at the Core
Unlike traditional tools that treat AI as an add-on, Darwin embeds Agentic AI into its foundational architecture. This allows for:
- Automated data integration and forecasting.
- Real-time insights and predictive analytics.
- Human-validated AI-driven workflows.
This approach accelerates decision-making and drives more accurate, actionable insights across the enterprise.
- Orchestration Platform for Unified Processes
Darwin Analytics functions as an orchestration platform, uniting financial, operational, and strategic processes across ERP, EPM, and BI tools. By centralizing workflows, business rules, and master data management, Darwin eliminates silos, enabling seamless collaboration and ensuring data consistency across all systems.
- Scalable and Future-Ready Architecture
Darwin’s flexible design embraces the rapid evolution of technology, including advancements in AI and data fabrics. It scales effortlessly with increasing data volume and complexity, ensuring organizations remain agile and competitive in dynamic markets. This future-proof approach eliminates the need for costly overhauls or migrations as technologies evolve.
- Accelerated Time-to-Value with Pre-Built Content
Darwin offers access to a marketplace of pre-built content, including templates, workflows, and reporting models, reducing implementation time and risk. Organizations can quickly configure proven solutions to meet their unique requirements, enabling faster deployment and higher ROI compared to custom-built systems.