[Survey] About 90% Still See Need for BI Tools in AI Era; 'Real-time Visualization' Tops Selection Criteria
WingArc1st surveyed 550 BI managers. The findings show that the necessity of BI tools remains high despite the spread of generative AI, with real-time visualization and AI integration being key selection drivers.
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- 📰 Published: May 26, 2026 at 22:00
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WingArc1st Inc., provider of the BI and AI-integrated data application platform 'MotionBoard,' conducted a survey on BI selection criteria in the AI era, targeting 550 professionals involved in the introduction or operation of BI tools at companies with 100+ employees.
Survey Summary:
- Over 90% of BI managers have experienced data analysis/visualization using AI.
- Even after the rise of AI, about 90% support the necessity of BI tools, with 54.2% stating that the 'necessity is increasing.'
- 93.1% prioritize the richness of AI integration features when selecting a BI tool.
Key Findings:
1. 92.9% of managers have experience with AI-assisted data analysis.
2. Regarding necessity, 54.2% feel it is 'increasing,' and 34.9% feel it is 'unchanged.'
3. The top reason for BI's necessity is 'real-time data monitoring and anomaly detection are difficult with AI alone (58.7%).'
4. The primary selection criterion is 'real-time data visualization and monitoring functions (53.6%).'
5. The most desired AI integration is 'automated detection and alerting of data anomalies/trends (70.3%).'
6. 50.5% of managers prioritize 'domestic (Japanese) BI tools.'
Survey Summary:
- Over 90% of BI managers have experienced data analysis/visualization using AI.
- Even after the rise of AI, about 90% support the necessity of BI tools, with 54.2% stating that the 'necessity is increasing.'
- 93.1% prioritize the richness of AI integration features when selecting a BI tool.
Key Findings:
1. 92.9% of managers have experience with AI-assisted data analysis.
2. Regarding necessity, 54.2% feel it is 'increasing,' and 34.9% feel it is 'unchanged.'
3. The top reason for BI's necessity is 'real-time data monitoring and anomaly detection are difficult with AI alone (58.7%).'
4. The primary selection criterion is 'real-time data visualization and monitoring functions (53.6%).'
5. The most desired AI integration is 'automated detection and alerting of data anomalies/trends (70.3%).'
6. 50.5% of managers prioritize 'domestic (Japanese) BI tools.'
FAQ
AI普及後、BIツールの必要性は変化しましたか？
調査対象者の約9割がBIツールの必要性を支持しており、54.2%は「必要性が高まっている」と回答しています。
AI時代にBIツールが必要とされる主な理由は何ですか？
「リアルタイムでのデータ監視や異常検知はAIだけでは困難（58.7%）」が最も多く、次いでレポート作成の適正やデータ統合の必要性が挙げられています。
AI時代のBIツール選定で最も重視される基準は何ですか？
「リアルタイムデータの可視化・モニタリング機能（53.6%）」が首位となりました。
BIツールに求めるAI連携機能で最も多いものは？
「AIによるデータの異常値・傾向の自動検知とアラート（70.3%）」が突出しています。
国産と海外製のBIツール、どちらが優先されますか？
50.5%が「国産BIツール」を優先的に検討すると回答しています。