Predictive analytics turns your historical and real-time data into forward-looking insights that help you act sooner and smarter. This guide explains what these tools do, how people use them, and how to compare options objectively. Use it to shortlist platforms that fit your data stack, governance needs, and speed-to-value expectations.

AI is reshaping how teams clean data, write formulas, and build dashboards inside spreadsheets. Instead of wrestling with syntax and manual steps, users describe the goal in plain language and get accurate outputs, fast. This guide explains what AI spreadsheet tools do, how to use them, and what to look for when choosing one.