# Business Analytics Solutions

Intelligence tools that help businesses analyze data to make informed decisions. They turn raw data into useful insights, often through reports and dashboards.

## Business Intelligence Platforms

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Empower your research and analysis with trusted data and AI-driven insights. These solutions help professionals across business, media, law, and academia uncover patterns, evaluate risks, and make confident, evidence-based decisions.

## Nexis+ AI™

Business intelligence research platform with an AI assistant that searches a vast database of news and corporate data, drafts content, and analyzes documents. Ideal for professionals in business, media, law & academia.

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[Nexis+ AI<sup>&trade;</sup>](https://www.lexisnexis.com/en-us/products/nexis-plus-ai.page)

## Nexis Data+

API platform that has enriched datasets, with deep insights into market trends, competitor dynamics, and strategic decision-making.

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[Nexis Data+](https://www.lexisnexis.com/en-us/professional/data/nexis-data-plus.page)

## Nexis®

Business research & news database offering access to news, company info, legal docs, public records, and more. Ideal for professionals in business, media, law & academia.

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[Nexis<sup>&reg;</sup>](https://www.lexisnexis.com/en-us/professional/research/nexis.page)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What are business analytics solutions?

Business analytics solutions are tools that help organizations analyze data to identify trends, evaluate risks, and support strategic decision-making. They transform large volumes of raw data — such as news, company information, financial data, and market activity — into structured insights through reports, dashboards, and AI-powered analysis.

### What is the difference between business analytics and business intelligence?

Business intelligence focuses on collecting and organizing data through reports and dashboards. Business analytics goes further by analyzing that data to uncover patterns, predict outcomes, and generate actionable insights. Together, they help organizations understand past performance and plan future strategy.

### How is AI used in business analytics platforms?

AI enhances business analytics by summarizing documents, identifying emerging trends, analyzing large datasets, and answering natural-language research questions. AI-powered platforms can surface cited information, detect patterns across industries, and help professionals generate reports or insights more efficiently.

### What types of data do business intelligence platforms analyze?

Business intelligence platforms may analyze:

- Global news and media coverage
- Company and executive profiles
- Financial and market data
- Legal and regulatory documents

Access to diverse, trusted data sources allows organizations to make more informed and evidence-based decisions.

### Who uses business analytics solutions?

Business analytics solutions are used by:

- Business development and strategy teams
- Market intelligence professionals
- Corporate communications and PR teams
- Legal and compliance professionals
- Academic researchers

These tools support competitive analysis, risk assessment, market research, and strategic planning.

### Can business analytics platforms integrate with internal systems?

Many business analytics solutions offer APIs and integration capabilities that allow organizations to connect data and insights directly into internal dashboards, CRM systems, research tools, or analytics platforms. This helps teams incorporate external intelligence into existing workflows.

### How much do business analytics solutions cost?

Pricing varies depending on the platform, data access level, number of users, and integration requirements. Organizations can request customized pricing based on their research needs, team size, and strategic goals.