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From analytics to artificial intelligence

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Davenport, Thomas H.·2018·Journal of Business Analytics

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Analytics have been employed by companies for several decades, but now many firms are interested in building their capabilities for artificial intelligence (AI). Many AI systems, however, are based on statistics and other forms of analytics. Companies can get a “running start” on AI by building upon their analytical competencies. The focus of this article is how to transition from analytics to AI. Three eras of analytical focus are detailed, with AI portrayed as a fourth era. The types of AI methods that are and are not based on analytics are described. AI applications that build on analytical strengths are discussed. Approaches to assessing analytical capabilities that relate to AI, and the development of an organizational plan and strategy for AI, are also described in brief.

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  1. Davenport, T. H., & Harris, J. G. (2017). Competing on analytics. Boston: Harvard Business Review Press (revised and updated).
  2. Siegel, E. (2016). Predictive analytics. New York: Wiley.

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Authors
Davenport, T. H.
Affiliations
Babson College (US)
Corresponding author
Davenport, Thomas H.
Venue
Journal of Business Analytics
Published
2018-07-03
Volume
1
Issue
2
Pages
73-80
ISSN
  • 2573-234X (ISSN-L)
  • 2573-2358
OpenAlex
W2900699623
Cited by
341
References
5
Citations by year
2026: 31 · 2025: 58 · 2024: 75 · 2023: 74 · 2022: 40 · 2021: 41 · 2020: 14 · 2019: 8
FWCI
23.73
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Journal of Business Analytics (publishedVersion)
  • RePEc: Research Papers in Economics (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Management Information Systems › Big Data and Business Intelligence
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Artificial Intelligence › Artificial Intelligence Applications
  • Social Sciences › Decision Sciences › Management Science and Operations Research › Impact of AI and Big Data on Business and Society
Keywords
artificial intelligence, business analytics, analytical competencies

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