GLOSSARY: What are business intelligence tools?

Business intelligence tools are designed to simplify the process of compiling, organizing, analyzing, and visualizing data. These tools can collect, clean, correct, and transform data into a comparable format—and, within the limits of artificial intelligence, even “think” about it. In the digital era, there is hardly any reason to manually sort and analyze data. Insights generated by AI can be obtained quickly and effortlessly, helping you make strategic decisions based on relevant data.

What should you expect from a business intelligence tool—and how to choose the right one?

There are hundreds of platforms referred to as business intelligence tools. But how do you choose the right one? At Blue Dynamic, we’ve created a clear comparison of the most popular and powerful BI solutions.

When selecting the right BI tool, you need to consider several factors — ease of use, automation options, built-in AI, data management, data warehouse support, data modeling, and visualization capabilities. It’s important to remember that the tool shouldn’t be limited to technically skilled users familiar with coding; it must be user-friendly, yet powerful enough to handle complex operations smoothly and integrate seamlessly into your existing app ecosystem.

Phew. Choosing the right business intelligence tool is no walk in the park. We recommend reading our BI tools overview mentioned above or consulting our experts directly. They’ll introduce you to the advantages that business intelligence can bring to your organization.