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Connect IBM TM1 Directly to Power BI Without CSV Files

Eliminate manual CSV exports and broken reconciliations. Connect TM1 cubes directly to Power BI.

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ALL-INCLUSIVE ENTERPRISE LICENSE

Zero per-seat taxes. Zero data transfer caps. Fully unlocked in your 60-day trial.

UNLIMITED USERS
Zero per-seat penalties
UNLIMITED DATA
No transfer volume limits
UNLIMITED LINKS
All TM1 cubes & subsets
UNLIMITED SERVERS
DEV, TEST, & PROD instances
DEDICATED SUPPORT: 1-on-1 TM1 & Power BI Architects
Direct 1-on-1 technical onboarding assistance throughout your trial.

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Submit below to book your setup session. An Octane architect will verify your TM1 connection, issue your license key, and map your first cube with you.

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ENTERPRISE IT & SECURITY ARCHITECTURE

HOW DATAFUSION BRIDGES TM1 TO POWER BI

Native REST API bridge built specifically for enterprise security, strict financial governance, and scheduled or on-demand Power BI reporting.

PRIVATE NETWORK & CLOUD SECURITY

Runs inside your corporate network or private cloud. Zero data leaves your perimeter.

COMPLIANCE & GOVERNANCE

Inherits TM1 security groups and permissions. No credential sharing or elevated bypass.

DIRECT REST API COMPATIBILITY

Works with IBM Planning Analytics Local, Cloud and Engine through the TM1 REST API.

NATIVE QUERY ENGINE

Generates optimized Power BI datasets directly from TM1 cubes without intermediate staging databases.

Need IT or TM1 Admin Sign-Off?

Click below to copy our 1-page Security Briefing and email it directly to your IT team.

1. Inside your network: Runs entirely inside your corporate network or private cloud. Zero data leaves your firewall.
2. Strict Security Inheritance: Respects existing TM1 CAM security groups and user permissions. No elevated admin rights required.
3. Standard IBM REST API: Queries TM1 over standard HTTPS/OData ports. Makes zero changes to production cubes.
4. Zero Database Staging: Sends TM1 data straight into Power BI, with no CSV files.
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END-TO-END DATAFLOW PIPELINE
SOURCE SYSTEM
IBM TM1 / PA
Local or IBM Cloud
REST API (OData)
CONNECTOR ENGINE
Octane DataFusion
Direct In-Memory Bridge
NO CSV FILES
REPORTING CONSUMER
Microsoft Power BI
Desktop & Cloud Service
SIMPLE 5-STEP SETUP

HOW DATAFUSION WORKS

01

INSTALL & AUTHORIZE

  • Download DataFusion App
  • Use standard TM1 login
02

SELECT DATASET

  • Choose TM1 cube or view
  • Generate secure link token
03

PASTE IN POWER BI

  • Paste token in Power BI
  • Query TM1 cubes directly
04

SAVED CREDENTIALS

  • Stored in private model
  • Zero re-linking needed
05

AUTOMATED SYNC

  • Scheduled or manual sync
  • Always fresh month-end close
TRANSPARENT PRICING

Enjoy everything, unlimited

$0 Due Today. Full 60-Day Unrestricted Trial. Billed only if you choose to keep it.
880 AUD / monthly
Power BI, Qlik, Tableau
Replaces manual monthly spreadsheet exports and broken VLOOKUPs for one flat A$880 a month.
  • unlimited users
  • unlimited data volume
  • unlimited links
  • unlimited multi-instance servers
VERIFIED DOCUMENTATION

TECHNICAL RESOURCES

Download our official technical architecture guides and security specifications to verify DataFusion for your enterprise network.

INLINE ARCHITECTURE SPECIFICATIONS
Deployment Model
Your own network, private cloud, Docker container or Windows Service
Network Perimeter
Local network only. Zero external data transmission
IBM TM1 Versions
IBM TM1 and Planning Analytics
Authentication
Native TM1, CAM, IntegratedSecurityMode 1 to 5, SSO and LDAP
Supported BI Targets
Microsoft Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, Tableau, and Qlik
Data Footprint
Zero flat files or intermediate staging databases required

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