Welcome to the September edition of the Anaplan ANZ Customer Newsletter! This content will help keep you apprised of the latest in our collaboration, inform you of product updates and industry news, and connect you with our broader Anaplan community and resources to stay at the top of your game.
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SEPTEMBER newsletter includes:
· Upcoming Anaplan Event Details
· Customer Survey
· Product & Feature Release Updates
· Community Content Highlights
· Anaplan Functionality Spotlight – ALM
· Reminders (!)
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Save the Date! Sydney & Melbourne in-person events!
What? The Anaplan Collaborative Circle (ACC)
When? 13th November 3-5pm
Where? CBD sites for the respective cities.
Sydney select this invite to receive more details on venue
Melbourne select this invite to receive more details on venue
Join us for a day of collaboration and innovation at our in-person event. The Anaplan Collaborative Circle is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow Anaplanners, share ideas, and gain insights into the latest trends in business planning. Whether you're a seasoned Anaplan user or just starting out, this event is designed to inspire and empower you on your planning journey. Don't miss out on this unique chance to network, learn, and have fun with the Anaplan community. See you there!
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Customer Surveys
The customer surveys were delayed from September so look out for these around mid-October and please take the time to provide your feedback to our teams.
As they say, “feedback is a gift”! And also keep in mind the scale below to rate your experience appropriately.
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Quarterly Release Webinars – get the latest features in a demo stye format!
Make sure you register to get the recording for the 29th of October Platform Release Webinar! As it’s not a friendly time for ANZ by registering you will receive the recording to watch at a convenient time, check it out here:
Feature Releases Spotlight
Upcoming Anaplan Events: subscribe to the Anaplan Status Page and 2025 Release Calendar for the latest updates. Dates in Australia / New Zealand:
12th October 2025 - Platform unavailable: Scheduled maintenance
25th October 2025 - Platform unavailable: Scheduled maintenance
8th November 2025 - Platform unavailable: Scheduled maintenance
15th November 2025 - Platform unavailable: Scheduled maintenance
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Highlights of Community Content
Combined grids is a real game changer for many Anaplanners so check out the recording below as well as other tips & tricks with Anaplan.
· ACE Power Hour: Introducing Combined Grids
· Five new Anaplan features you may not be using
Anaplan Functionality Spotlight: Application Lifecycle Management (ALM)
2 common challenges with ALM are:
1. how to release “hot fixes” whilst you are part way through a development cycle and;
2. Managing development with multiple model builders working concurrently
These 2 Community articles help to solve exactly that so check them out to ensure you’re across techniques used by Master Anaplanners and comment with thoughts and ideas of your own.
1. Referred to as “Bak to the Future” technique here’s an article on a “hot fix” release technique - Hot Fix with ALM
2. Working with concurrent developers - Concurrent developers with ALM
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Reminders
We are fast approaching the end of the year and if you are a Solution Architect you would want to recertify to retain your certification for the next year without having to pay for the proctored exam! All recertification is free of charge until 30th December 2025 but moving into 2026 please be aware of the 2 paths for Model Builder certifications here:
There is the option to pursue an Associate Certification path that doesn’t have a route to Master Anaplanner and is aimed at providing a lighter option for customer Solution Architects or those not wishing to pursue a career as a professional Anaplan SA (not available to delivery Partners)
See you around the end of October!
ANZ Customer Success Team
