### Contents - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) # FP&A Software Resources ##### Glossary Terms, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on FP&A Software Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [feature definitions](#resources-glossary_terms), [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you, and [reports](#resources-reports) from industry data. [ContentsExpand/Collapse Contents](#) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) ## FP&A Software Glossary Terms [![Performance Benchmarking](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI156_Glossary_Article_Images_%5BPerformance_Benchmarking%5D_V1b.png "Performance Benchmarking")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/performance-benchmarking-definition) [Performance Benchmarking](https://www.g2.com/glossary/performance-benchmarking-definition) Performance benchmarking compares systems, processes, or models against set standards to evaluate efficiency, accuracy, and overall performance. by Sagar Joshi [![Risk Identification](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI814_Glossary_Article_Images-%5Brisk_identification%5D_V1a.png "Risk Identification")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/risk-identification-definition) [Risk Identification](https://www.g2.com/glossary/risk-identification-definition) Risk identification detects and records potential harm to business assets or systems. Learn about its elements, types, best practices, and benefits. by Holly Landis [![Budget Period](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI625_Glossary_Article_Images_%5Bbudget_period%5D_V1b.png "Budget Period")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/budget-period-definition) [Budget Period](https://www.g2.com/glossary/budget-period-definition) A budget period is the particular time frame in which a business plans, implements, and evaluates its budgets. Learn more about its types and benefits. by Sagar Joshi ## FP&A Software Discussions 0 Question on: Anaplan [What database does anaplan use?](/discussions/what-database-does-anaplan-use) What database does anaplan use? Anaplan users Hyperblock technology for in-memory database calculations. Some additional information is available here: https://www.anaplan.com/content/dam/anaplan/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/platformOverviewBrief\_072020.pdf Answered: Steven Kraplin on October 7, 2024 For specifics on Anaplan architecture, reference Anapedia / Anaplan Community here: https://help.anaplan.com/. Answered: Andrea Barrera on January 18, 2023 Anaplan doesn’t use a traditional relational database like MySQL, Oracle, or PostgreSQL. Instead, it runs on its in-memory calculation engine known as Hyperblock. This engine is designed to handle large-scale, complex planning and modeling scenarios across finance, supply chain, sales, and other enterprise functions. The Hyperblock engine enables real-time data processing and dynamic modeling, which allows users to instantly see the impact of changes across models without long wait times. Unlike traditional databases that stores and retrieve static data, Anaplan’s architecture is built to perform fast, multidimensional calculations in memory. That’s a key differentiator and one of the reasons Anaplan is preferred for enterprise performance management. So, to sum it up: Anaplan does not rely on a traditional database—its core is the Hyperblock in-memory engine suitable for connected planning. Answered: Kavin Kumar Lohanathan on September 29, 2025 Comment deleted by user. Answered: Kavin Kumar Lohanathan on September 29, 2025 [See more answers (3)](javascript:void(0);) [Your answer](/discussions/what-database-does-anaplan-use/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Jirav [What is FP&A software?](/discussions/what-is-fp-a-software) What is FP&A software? Financial Planning and Analysis Software (FP&A) helps teams manage the financial analysis, planning, budgeting, reporting, forecasting, and scenario-modeling in a company. Answered: David Moore on March 3, 2023 [Your answer](/discussions/what-is-fp-a-software/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: OneStream - Unified EPM [Is OneStream an ERP?](/discussions/is-onestream-an-erp) Is OneStream an ERP? No its a EPM EPM/CPM systems are used to manage the business and make critical decisions.. To be effective, EPM/CPM systems must have the ability to integrate data at a corporate level from multiple ERP systems used across the various operations of the organization. Answered: Vasantha Raidu on May 11, 2023 No Answered: Kishore Kumar on April 18, 2023 [See more answers (1)](javascript:void(0);) [Your answer](/discussions/is-onestream-an-erp/comments/new?remote=true) - [‹ Prev‹ Prev](/categories/fp-a-financial-planning-analysis/resources?discussions_page=31) - [1](/categories/fp-a-financial-planning-analysis/resources) - [2](/categories/fp-a-financial-planning-analysis/resources?discussions_page=2) - … - [28](/categories/fp-a-financial-planning-analysis/resources?discussions_page=28) - [29](/categories/fp-a-financial-planning-analysis/resources?discussions_page=29) - [30](/categories/fp-a-financial-planning-analysis/resources?discussions_page=30) - [31](/categories/fp-a-financial-planning-analysis/resources?discussions_page=31) - 32 - [33](/categories/fp-a-financial-planning-analysis/resources?discussions_page=33) - [34](/categories/fp-a-financial-planning-analysis/resources?discussions_page=34) - [35](/categories/fp-a-financial-planning-analysis/resources?discussions_page=35) - [Next ›Next ›](/categories/fp-a-financial-planning-analysis/resources?discussions_page=33) ## FP&A Software Reports Mid-Market Grid® Report for FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Grid® Report for FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Enterprise Grid® Report for FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Momentum Grid® Report for FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) Summer 2026 G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report Small-Business Grid® Report for FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Enterprise Grid® Report for FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Small-Business Grid® Report for FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Mid-Market Grid® Report for FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Grid® Report for FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Momentum Grid® Report for FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) Spring 2026 G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report