IBM Gold Partner · Perth, WA · Est. 2006

Transform your business with Data, Analytics & AI

Solution Minds helps organisations across Western Australia harness the power of integrated planning, advanced analytics, and artificial intelligence to make better decisions, faster.

19+ yrs
Consulting Excellence Since 2006
IBM Gold
Certified IBM Business Partner
4 Partnerships
IBM · Anaplan · Planful · Databricks
Technology Partners
IBM Gold Partner Anaplan Partner Planful Partner Databricks Partner
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Who We Are

Western Australia's leading data & analytics consulting firm

Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Perth, Solution Minds has spent nearly two decades helping organisations in the resources, energy, and public sectors unlock the value of their data. As an IBM Gold Partner and Anaplan Partner for Anaplan and Databricks, we bring best-in-class platforms together with deep local expertise.

We specialise in Integrated Business Planning — connecting financial and operational planning into a single source of truth that empowers leaders to make confident decisions in real time.

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Integrated Business Planning

Connect finance, operations, and strategy in one governed platform

AI & Advanced Analytics

Machine learning and predictive models built for your industry

Data Strategy & Governance

Build a data foundation that scales with your organisation

Local Expertise, Enterprise Scale

Perth-based team with 19+ years of hands-on delivery experience

Our Solutions

Comprehensive data & planning solutions

From enterprise planning platforms to custom AI solutions, we deploy proven technologies that deliver measurable outcomes for your organisation.

IBM Partner

IBM Planning Analytics (TM1)

Enterprise-grade financial planning and analytics built on IBM's powerful TM1 engine. Handle complex modelling, driver-based forecasting, and multi-dimensional analysis at scale.

Budgeting & Forecasting Financial Consolidation Workforce Planning Scenario Analysis
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Anaplan Partner

Anaplan Connected Planning

Break down silos between finance, supply chain, HR, and sales with Anaplan's cloud-native connected planning platform. Deploy rapid, iterative planning cycles across your entire organisation.

S&OP / Supply Chain Sales & Revenue Planning HR & Workforce Models Demand Forecasting
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Planful Partner

Planful Cloud FP&A

Purpose-built financial performance management — continuous planning, financial close, consolidation, and reporting in a single cloud platform for the modern Office of the CFO.

Budgeting & Forecasting Financial Close Consolidation Planful AI
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Databricks Partner

Custom AI & ML Solutions

We design and build purpose-built machine learning models and AI applications on Databricks' Lakehouse platform — from predictive maintenance to demand sensing and anomaly detection.

Predictive Analytics NLP & Generative AI Databricks Lakehouse MLOps & Model Governance
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Technology Partners

Best-in-class platforms
we implement and support

As an authorised partner and reseller, we provide licensing, implementation, training, and ongoing managed support for the world's leading data and planning platforms.

Gold Partner
Enterprise Partner Since 2006
Planning Analytics · Cognos · Watson

As a certified IBM Gold Business Partner, Solution Minds delivers the full suite of IBM data and analytics products — including Planning Analytics (TM1), Cognos Analytics, and IBM Watson AI capabilities.

Planning Analytics TM1 Cognos Watson Cloud Pak
Reseller
Authorised Anaplan Partner
Connected Planning Platform

Anaplan is the leading connected planning platform for enterprise-wide business planning. We handle licensing, full implementations, custom model builds, and ongoing optimisation for Anaplan customers across Australia.

FP&A S&OP Workforce Supply Chain Revenue
Partner
Databricks Delivery Partner
Data Lakehouse & AI Platform

Databricks unifies data engineering, analytics, and AI on a single Lakehouse platform. Our certified Databricks engineers build scalable data pipelines, ML models, and real-time analytics solutions for data-intensive industries.

Lakehouse Delta Lake ML Flow Spark Unity Catalog
IBM
GOLD
IBM Gold Business Partner — Western Australia Solution Minds holds IBM Gold Partner status, recognising our certified expertise, client success track record, and ongoing commitment to IBM's data and analytics portfolio since 2006.
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Core Capability

Integrated Business Planning — from siloed data to strategic clarity

Integrated Business Planning (IBP) connects your financial plans, operational drivers, and strategic objectives into a single, continuously updated model. No more spreadsheet reconciliation. No more planning in isolation.

Solution Minds has delivered IBP solutions for some of Western Australia's largest organisations — helping leaders in mining, energy, and government replace fragmented planning cycles with a unified, real-time view of their business.

01

Connect Your Data Sources

Integrate ERP, CRM, HR, and operational systems with full audit lineage and automated validation.

02

Build Driver-Based Models

Define the business logic that links operational reality to financial outcomes in a single governed model.

03

Enable Scenario Planning

Model multiple futures instantly — commodity price shifts, headcount changes, capex scenarios — without rebuilding your model.

04

Deliver Insight to Every Stakeholder

Purpose-built dashboards and self-service analytics for executives, planners, and analysts alike.

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Integrated Business Planning — Live Dashboard
Revenue
88%
OPEX
62%
Headcount
74%
CAPEX
45%
Supply
91%
Scenario Comparison — FY26 Forecast
Base
+4.2%
Upside
+11.8%
Downside
−2.1%
98%
Plan Accuracy
2d
Cycle Time
1src
Single Source
19+
Years in Business
100+
Implementations Delivered
50+
Enterprise Clients
3
Technology Partnerships
Industries We Serve

Deep expertise in WA's key sectors

We bring specialist knowledge to the industries that drive Western Australia's economy — with pre-built models, proven methodologies, and consultants who understand your world.

Mining & Resources

Mining & Resources

Western Australia's mining sector demands planning systems that handle commodity price volatility, project-based accounting, and complex multi-site operations. Our IBP solutions are purpose-built for resources companies, from junior explorers to ASX-listed majors.

Project Cost Planning Commodity Scenarios Mine-to-Market Modelling Capital Allocation
Energy & Utilities

Energy & Utilities

From LNG and oil & gas to renewable energy transition planning, we help energy companies model complex operational and regulatory environments. Our solutions support demand forecasting, infrastructure planning, and ESG reporting frameworks.

Demand Forecasting Asset Planning ESG Reporting Regulatory Compliance
Government & Public Sector

Government & Public Sector

State and local government agencies face unique pressures around budget transparency, workforce planning, and service delivery optimisation. We implement planning and analytics solutions that meet public sector governance requirements while driving real efficiency gains.

Budget Management Workforce Analytics Service Delivery Whole-of-Government
Why Solution Minds

The trusted partner for WA's most complex organisations

We're not a global systems integrator. We're a specialist WA firm with deep roots in Perth's business community and the technical depth to match any challenge.

01 / Local

Perth-Based, Always Available

Our team works in the same time zone as you. We're on-site when it matters, and we understand the unique dynamics of Western Australia's economy — from Pilbara operations to Perth CBD headquarters.

02 / Certified

IBM Gold Partner Credentials

With IBM Gold Partner status and certified expertise across Planning Analytics, Cognos, and Watson, we provide the highest tier of IBM service and support available in WA.

03 / Experienced

19+ Years of Delivery Track Record

Founded in 2006, Solution Minds has navigated multiple economic cycles alongside WA's resources sector. Our institutional knowledge and long-term client relationships are our greatest assets.

04 / Specialist

IBP Specialists — Not Generalists

We focus exclusively on data, analytics, and planning. This depth of specialisation means faster implementations, better outcomes, and consultants who truly understand the nuances of complex planning environments.

05 / Platform

Multi-Platform Flexibility

We're technology-agnostic within our portfolio. Whether IBM Planning Analytics, Anaplan, or Databricks is the right fit for your needs, we'll recommend the platform that genuinely serves your business best.

06 / Ongoing

Long-Term Partnership Model

Our engagements don't end at go-live. We provide ongoing managed services, training, model optimisation, and strategic advisory to ensure your investment continues to deliver value.

Client Outcomes

Real results for real organisations

Mining & Resources
75%
reduction in month-end reporting cycle
Planning consolidation for a WA iron ore producer

A leading iron ore producer was managing financial consolidation across 12 entities using Excel. Solution Minds implemented IBM Planning Analytics to automate consolidation, deliver real-time variance analysis, and reduce the monthly close from 10 days to under 3.

Energy & Utilities
faster scenario modelling capability
Connected planning rollout for WA energy utility

An integrated energy utility needed to align operational demand forecasting with financial planning across its generation, transmission, and retail divisions. Anaplan's connected platform enabled real-time scenario modelling across all business units for the first time.

Government
$4M
identified in budget savings in year one
Whole-of-agency analytics transformation

A WA State Government agency engaged Solution Minds to consolidate data from 9 disparate systems into a unified Databricks Lakehouse, enabling predictive workforce analytics and real-time budget monitoring across 4,000+ employees.

Our Story

Proudly Perth-based since 2006

Solution Minds was founded in Perth, Western Australia, with a singular mission: to help local organisations make smarter decisions through better data. Nearly two decades later, that mission hasn't changed — but the technology has.

Today, we combine deep IBM expertise with modern cloud platforms like Anaplan and Databricks, delivering solutions that span the full data and analytics lifecycle. From initial data strategy through to production AI models, we work alongside our clients as a long-term partner, not a one-time vendor.

We're proud of our WA roots. Our consultants live and work in the communities our clients operate in — and we're invested in the long-term success of Western Australia's economy.

Meet the Team
2006

Solution Minds Founded

Established in Perth with a focus on IBM TM1 implementations for WA's resources sector.

2010

IBM Business Partner Status

Achieved IBM Business Partner certification, expanding our IBM product portfolio.

2015

IBM Gold Partner Achieved

Elevated to IBM Gold Partner status in recognition of certified expertise and client outcomes.

2019

Anaplan Partnership

Added Anaplan to our portfolio as an Anaplan Partner, expanding connected planning capabilities.

2022

Databricks & AI Practice

Launched our Databricks practice and AI consulting capability, responding to growing client demand for ML and advanced analytics.

2025

Today — Expanding the Practice

100+ implementations, 50+ clients, and growing — continuing to invest in certifications and local talent.

Get in Touch

Ready to transform the way you plan and decide?

Talk to our team about your data, analytics, or planning challenges. We'll listen first, then recommend the right approach for your organisation.

Perth, Western Australia · sales@solutionminds.com.au