business intelligence

noun

1. the methods and technologies that gather, store, report, and analyze business data to help people make business decisions.

   business intelligence software;

   business intelligence tools.

2. the data gathered by these methods: BI

   Our operations decisions are driven by business intelligence.

Word History and Origins

Origin of business intelligence¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

According to Statista, a global data and business intelligence platform, there are 54 million social media users in the UK and 84% of adults follow an influencer.

From BBC

"We are likely to continue to see a shift in the share of viewing time and advertising revenue towards globally-scaled players and user-generated content platforms like YouTube and TikTok," all within the next five years, according to Kate Scott-Dawkins, Global President for Business Intelligence at media investment company Group M.

From BBC

Kate Scott-Dawkins, Global President for Business Intelligence at media investment company Group M tells me the UK broadcasters are facing what could be an "existential" battle against US-based media companies with "wildly different business models".

From BBC

Virgin Music Group, the independent-music division of Universal Music Group, said the acquisition of the New York-based publishing and royalties company will bring a “broadened and enhanced suite of services to clients,” including in areas such as physical and digital distribution, business intelligence and royalties and rights management.

From Los Angeles Times

Isaac Stone Fish, the chief executive and founder of Strategy Risks, a business intelligence firm with a China focus highlights the pressures on firms from both China and the US.

From BBC