What is SAP's CPM Technology Strategy?

Has SAP produced a strategy and roadmap document for CPM (especially Consolidations and Business Planning) similar to the recently-released (and excellent) roadmap document they released for Business Intelligence?
In particular, I would like to know where SAP plans to go in the Consolidations and Planning space. Is an Outlooksoft-based BPC solution the strategic direction? What about BW-based Consolidations? What about Planning and Consolidation components within Business Objects.
If SAP could produce a document for planning and consolidations similar in content and clarity to the recently-released Roadmap for BI, it would help immensely. Does anyone know whether such a thing already exists, and if so, where to find it?
Thanks,
Lee Coursey
The Coca-Cola Company

Yes there is a roadmap, but it has not been released to the general public yet in electronic format.  Your SAP account executive can share it with your company on 1:1  basis.  Also, I'll mention an upcoming series of Webcast presentations on Financial Performance Management (FPM) to be done in conjunction with ASUG.  This kicks off on March 5th 1:00 - 2:00 CST with the roadmap.
Here is a link to the announcement.
http://www.asug.com/Default.aspx?tabid=723  
Here are the topics.
Upcoming Webcast Events
Overview of SAP's Financial Performance Management Solutions and Roadmap
Wednesday, March 5, 1:00 - 2:00 pm CST
FPM Solutions Strategy Management : Introduction, Demo and Roadmap
Wednesday, March 12, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CST
FPM Solutions Planning and Budgeting: Introduction, Demo and Roadmap
Wednesday, March 19, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CST
FPM Solutions Consolidations & Reporting: Introduction, Demo and Roadmap
Wednesday, March 26, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CST
FPM Solutions Profitability and Cost Management: Introduction, Demo and Roadmap
Wednesday, April 2, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CST
Best regards,
Jeff Holdeman

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