From Excel to AI: Why Companies Are Moving to Smarter Analytics Tools
For decades, Excel has been the go-to tool for data analysis. It’s familiar, flexible, and powerful — but in today’s data-driven world, it’s no longer enough. As businesses generate more data than ever before, traditional spreadsheets are struggling to keep up.
Now, companies are shifting from manual reporting to AI-powered analytics platforms like Inblick — tools designed to automate, visualize, and interpret data in ways Excel simply can’t.
The Problem With Spreadsheets
Spreadsheets were never built for modern analytics. They demand time, precision, and technical know-how.
Common challenges include:
Manual work: Updating and cleaning data takes hours — often across multiple files.
Human error: A single formula mistake can distort an entire report.
Limited collaboration: Insights often stay locked in one person’s sheet.
No real-time visibility: Data quickly becomes outdated and hard to share.
In short, Excel slows down decision-making when agility matters most.
AI Is Changing the Game
AI-driven BI tools transform how companies interact with data. Instead of sorting rows and columns, teams can ask questions in natural language — and get instant visual answers.
Imagine typing:
“Show me our sales growth by region over the last six months.”
In seconds, AI reads, interprets, and presents your answer as a clear chart — no formulas, no pivots, no macros.
Platforms like Inblick connect directly to your systems (Fortnox, Shopify, Hubspot, Visma, Google Ads, and more), continuously pulling live data and updating insights automatically.
Why Businesses Are Making the Move
The transition from Excel to AI-driven analytics isn’t just about technology — it’s about strategy.
Here’s what companies gain when they switch:
Speed: Reports that took hours now appear instantly.
Accuracy: Automated data handling eliminates manual errors.
Clarity: Visual dashboards reveal trends hidden in spreadsheets.
Accessibility: Everyone — not just analysts — can explore and understand data.
Scalability: AI tools grow with your business, no matter how much data you have.
This shift allows teams to spend less time managing data and more time acting on it.
Inblick: Built for the Next Generation of BI
At Inblick, we believe data analysis should be effortless and insightful. Our platform uses AI to interpret your data, generate visual reports, and uncover trends — all through natural language interaction.
Whether you’re tracking financial performance, marketing results, or operational metrics, Inblick gives you a single source of truth across all your data sources.
You don’t need to build dashboards or maintain spreadsheets. You just ask — and Inblick answers.
The Future Beyond Spreadsheets
The move away from Excel isn’t about abandoning a trusted tool — it’s about embracing a smarter, faster, and more intuitive way to work with data.
As AI continues to evolve, companies that adopt these technologies early will be better equipped to make confident, data-driven decisions.
With tools like Inblick, your data finally works for you — not the other way around.
