--- title: Clarity url: https://www.broadcom.com/products/software/value-stream-management/clarity description: "Clarity: Please customers, disrupt competitors and maximize value." --- # Clarity ## Where did all the money go? A leading Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) solution, Clarity lets you run the business your way. [Everyone Loves Clarity](https://players.brightcove.net/6415665063001/Vh8ALpkmx_default/index.html?videoId=6372504627112) ## Overview Clarity® by Broadcom helps organizations cut through the noise of disconnected tools, siloed data and competing priorities. As a leading Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) solution, Clarity gives executives a single, trusted view of strategy, money, people and work — bringing confidence to every business decision, especially in the age of AI. By connecting finance, operations and delivery into one platform, Clarity replaces fragmented reporting with real-time visibility and enterprise-wide governance. Leaders can align investments to strategic objectives, adapt quickly to change and finally understand where every dollar is going — and the value it's creating. Bringing additional powers to Clarity is the [ValueOps platform](https://www.broadcom.com/products/software/value-stream-management), which combines Rally for agile management, Insights for deep analysis, and ConnectALL for easy integration with most third-party applications. - [Get Ready with Clarity!](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/get-ready-with-clarity) ## Features ### [Strategic Roadmapping](https://players.brightcove.net/6415665063001/Vh8ALpkmx_default/index.html?videoId=6331419452112) The strategic roadmaps in Clarity empower organizations to communicate plans, strategies, and operational direction in a visual and easily digestible format. - [Read the Clarity Solution Brief](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/align-strategy-and-work) ### [Investment Management](https://players.brightcove.net/6415665063001/Vh8ALpkmx_default/index.html?videoId=6331418764112) Clarity’s investment management is the most flexible solution on the market, allowing companies to define investments their way and manage them agnostically across all methodologies. - [SPM, Your Way! Get the eBook.](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/spm-with-clarity-ebook) ### [Capacity Planning](https://players.brightcove.net/6415665063001/Vh8ALpkmx_default/index.html?videoId=6331418175112) Capacity planning in Clarity offers insights into talent supply and demand for both individuals and teams, uniquely enabling real-time scenario planning. - [Download the RFP Kit for SPM](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/spm-buyers-guide-and-rfp-kit) ### [Real-Time Reporting](https://players.brightcove.net/6415665063001/Vh8ALpkmx_default/index.html?videoId=6372505164112) Clarity provides real-time analytics, eliminating data delays. This allows users to gain immediate insights into their business performance, facilitating faster, data-driven decisions. - [Learn How Verizon Used SPM](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/clarity-verizon-cs) - [Watch more Clarity videos](https://youtu.be/fuMAzW0-Oxg?list=PLO7SodxCJyn5JIuiGKRZq4q50gpnhBu2X) ## Use Cases ### Annual Planning Clarity revolutionizes Annual Operating Planning (AOP), transforming it into a collaborative, data-driven framework. Clarity aligns goals, strategies, and resources, offering real-time financial planning for credible budget plans. Organizations can set strategic direction and adapt to changing priorities on the fly. ### Infrastructure Portfolio Management Clarity transforms Infrastructure from a cost center to a strategic business partner, bridging the gap between executive strategy and operational reality. With IPM, gain a unified view of your infrastructure to make data-driven decisions. Optimize investments, de-risk initiatives, and intelligently manage costs. ### Workforce Planning Resource management in Clarity enables efficient talent allocation, providing end-to-end capabilities for planning, performance monitoring, and analysis. Clarity facilitates proactive talent profiling, tracks skill sets, and offers a matrixed view of talent dynamics, optimizing resource deployment and helping identify talent gaps. ### Cost Optimization Maximize investment performance with real-time transparency and traceability. Clarity streamlines cost accounting and budget management, offering real-time variance communication and spend management capabilities, so teams can align activities with business objectives and focus on value delivery. ### SPM for AI Strategy Bring your AI initiatives and business objectives into alignment. Clarity facilitates the demonstration of return on investment (ROI) and manages technology roadmaps, governance and risk mitigation to optimize AI's impact across the enterprise, promoting responsible and ethical adoption for sustained competitive advantage. - [Read the Clarity for AI Strategy Whitepaper](https://valuestreammanagement.broadcom.com/resources/resource-center/clarity-for-ai-strategy) ## Read our customer success stories ### Schwabisch Hall Modernizes Portfolio Management with Clarity Germany's largest building society modernizes project portfolio management with Clarity. - [View Case Study](https://www.broadcom.com/case-studies/clarity/how-germanys-largest-building-society-modernized-project-portfolio-management-with-clarity) ### The Hartford Boosts Alignment with ValueOps and Clarity Property and casualty insurance provider boosts IT and business alignment with ValueOps and Clarity. - [View Case Study](https://www.broadcom.com/case-studies/the-hartford) ### Honda Optimizes Strategic Portfolio Management American auto manufacturer leverages ValueOps with Clarity to establish optimized SPM and accelerate transformation. - [View Case Study](https://www.broadcom.com/case-studies/clarity/how-honda-in-america-optimized-strategic-portfolio-management-with-clarity) ### Value Streams where It Really Matters: In Healthcare Excellence - [View Case Study](https://www.broadcom.com/case-studies/clarity/memorial-sloan-kettering) ### Accelerated Innovation through Value Stream Management - [View Case Study](https://www.broadcom.com/case-studies/clarity/tyson-foods) ### Verizon Connects Work and Strategy for Immediate Results World's leading telco embraces strategic portfolio management and reimagines work via ValueOps with Clarity. - [View Case Study](https://www.broadcom.com/case-studies/clarity/with-clarity-verizon-connects-work-and-strategy-for-immediate-results) ## Compare ### Head-to-Head: Clarity Beats the Competition | | Clarity | ServiceNow | Planview | Planisware | Atlassian | |---|---------|------------|----------|------------|-----------| | Ease of Use and Management | Intuitive navigation with a drag-and-drop user interface. | 100 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 50 | | Roadmapping and Portfolio Management | Multi-hierarchy planning, portfolio optimization and advanced decision support. | 100 | 25 | 75 | 75 | 0 | | Application Portfolio Management | Application portfolio management with application rationalization, application health, and business value. | 100 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 0 | | Resource Management | Automated resource selection based on availability, capacity and skill level with capacity management and resource reservations. | 100 | 75 | 100 | 75 | 25 | | Financial Management | Budgeting, planning, forecasting with resource management tied into financial management. | 100 | 25 | 75 | 75 | 50 | | Demand Management | Define requirements and assess priorities. | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 25 | **Legend** - Fully Present (~100%) - Partial Functionality (~75%) - Partial Functionality (~50%) - Minor Functionality (~25%) - Feature Absent (0%) - [Download your own report to see how Clarity compares to ServiceNow](https://valueops.broadcom.com/blog/valueops-spm-vs-servicenow) - [Download your own report to see how Clarity compares to Planview.](https://valueops.broadcom.com/blog/valueops-vsm-vs-planview) ## Knowledge Base ### Tech Docs ![Support](https://www.broadcom.com/media/blt4ac44e0e6c6d8341/blt01f4a0dd1160f59c/6051be70bd335176a25fb61e/i_customer_support.png) Troubleshoot technical issues, browse the latest product documentation and access support announcements. - [Search Knowledge Base](https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/search?searchString=&activeType=knowledge_articles_doc&from=0&sortby=_score&orderBy=desc&pageNo=1&aggregations=%5B%7B%22type%22%3A%22_type%22%2C%22filter%22%3A%5B%22knowledge_articles_doc%22%5D%7D%2C%7B%22type%22%3A%22productname%22%2C%22filter%22%3A%5B%22STARTER+PACK-CLARITY+PPM%22%2C%22clarity-project-and-portfolio-management-ppm-on-demand%22%2C%22CLARITY+PPM+SAAS+FOR+ITG%22%2C%22clarity-client-automation%22%2C%22Clarity+PPM+On+Premise+-+Application%22%2C%22clarity-project-and-portfolio-management-ppm-on-premise%22%2C%22Clarity+SaaS%22%2C%22Clarity+Business+Service+Insight%22%2C%22Clarity+PPM+SaaS%22%2C%22Clarity+PPM+SaaS+-+Application%22%2C%22Clarity%22%2C%22CLARITY+PPM+FEDERAL%22%2C%22CLARITY+PPM+FOR+ITG%22%2C%22Clarity+Project+and+Portfolio+Management+%28PPM%29+On+Premise%22%2C%22Clarity+Project+and+Portfolio+Management+%28PPM%29+On+Demand%22%2C%22Clarity+PPM+On+Premise%22%5D%7D%5D&uid=d042dbba-f8c4-11ea-beba-0242ac12000b&resultsPerPage=10&exactPhrase=&withOneOrMore=&withoutTheWords=&pageSize=10&language=en&suCaseCreate=false) ### Community Find answers and share knowledge with your peers in interactive forums. - [Join the Conversation](https://community.broadcom.com/enterprisesoftware/communities/communityhomeblogs?CommunityKey=7f0cbca3-5f93-4d44-a369-1a8ce98f5578) ### Education and Training ![Education & Training](https://www.broadcom.com/media/blt4ac44e0e6c6d8341/bltbc585e58ca29cd6e/6051c98891c90f4740ec8b5c/online-training.png) Sharpen your skills with training, certifications and resources that can transform your company and career. - [Take a Class](https://valueops.broadcom.com/) ## Resources ### SPM with Clarity ![clarity solution brief thumbnail](https://www.broadcom.com/media/blt4ac44e0e6c6d8341/bltdb2c8573167964d2/6819d2fb37907f37295fc6c9/clarity-solution-brief-535x301.jpg) Solution brief with details about Clarity’s Strategic Portfolio Management power. - [Read now](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/align-strategy-and-work) ### SPM, Your Way! ![spm your way ebook thumbnail](https://www.broadcom.com/media/blt4ac44e0e6c6d8341/blt967df61d4ee47512/6819d2d96c26f41088e60103/clarity-spm-your-way-ebook-535x301.jpg) New ebook about leveraging Strategic Portfolio Management in your enterprise - [Get a copy](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/spm-with-clarity-ebook) ### Buyer’s Guide + RFP Kit for SPM ![SPM software guide thumbnail](https://www.broadcom.com/media/blt4ac44e0e6c6d8341/blt6a257c47e7f3fe3a/6819d2b37a3a7c629aaa8a3f/clarity-rfp-kit-535x301.jpg) Gain a better understanding of what you need from a modern SPM solution. - [Free SPM software guide](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/spm-buyers-guide-and-rfp-kit) ## Also of Interest - [Clarity FedRAMP](https://www.broadcom.com/info/clarity-ppm/project-portfolio-management-federal-government) - [Rally® Value Stream Management — Rally® Software](https://www.broadcom.com/products/software/value-stream-management/rally) - [Service Management Streamline and automate IT...](https://www.broadcom.com/products/software/service-management)