BOSTON, MA, May 5, 2026: Cortell Australia and CorPlan New Zealand are proud to announce they have been jointly awarded the Transformational SaaS Application Award for Asia Pacific at the 2026 IBM Partner Plus Awards. The prestigious recognition was announced during the Keynote address delivered by Arvind Krishna, the Chairman and CEO at IBM Think 2026 in Boston, celebrating partners who drive exceptional client impact through next-generation technologies.
The award highlights the leadership and expertise in delivering IBM Planning Analytics with AI-driven solutions that help enterprises transition to modern, automated SaaS environments. Selected from hundreds of global entries, Cortell and CorPlan were recognised for their ability to reshape the client experience, drive industry adoption, and accelerate the AI operating model for critical decision-making.
Quotes from the Directors:
Nick Potts, Director and Owner of Cortell Australia and CorPlan New Zealand:
“Winning the Transformational SaaS Application award is a significant milestone that validates our commitment to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with IBM technology. This recognition at a global forum like Think 2026 underscores the strengths of our solutions and our team’s customer-centric approach and focus on driving real, measurable outcomes for our clients.”
Matthew Hill, Director and Owner of Cortell Australia and CorPlan New Zealand:
“This award is a fantastic affirmation of our decision to align closely with IBM’s Data and AI stack. For our clients, it reinforces their choice to partner with us as they transition to becoming AI-first enterprises. It’s not just about the technology; it’s about providing the expertise that allows organisations to navigate complex planning cycles with confidence and speed.”
This achievement follows CorPlan’s recent attainment of IBM Platinum Partner status, the highest tier in the IBM Partner Plus program, further cementing the group’s position as the leading experts for Planning Analytics and Watson applications in the ANZ region.
About Cortell Australia and CorPlan New Zealand
Cortell and CorPlan are an IBM Platinum Partner specialising in Enterprise Performance Management and FP&A, leveraging the IBM Planning Analytics platform to deliver solutions that address clients’ requirements. Their flagship product, CoreEPM, is a purpose-built, out-of-the-box EPM solution that delivers rapid Time to Value, with a low-cost investment, without the need for development: A game-changer for the office of finance. With over 20 years of experience and more than 900 solutions delivered, they help organisations improve transparency and efficiency through advanced data and AI-driven planning.