Three-quarters of data analysts are still reliant on spreadsheets and manual preparation - but AI tools are now transforming the profession, boosting productivity, and supercharging efficiency
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A recent survey highlights that most data analysts (76%) still depend on spreadsheets for data preparation, spending over 10 hours weekly cleaning and organizing data. This is critical as data preparation constitutes the second most time-consuming task behind actual analysis. Although 97% of respondents have begun using AI tools, the complexity and quality of data remain significant challenges. AI adoption has improved productivity for 59% of analysts while saving them an average of 8.6 hours weekly, indicating the transformational impact of technology on their roles.
AI tools have led to a notable enhancement in efficiency and productivity for data analysts, transforming the nature of their daily responsibilities.
Spreadsheets remain a prevalent tool for data preparation, despite the growing integration of dedicated data preparation instruments and analytics automation.
The analysts indicated significant time savings—averaging 8.6 hours a week—due to the adoption of AI tools, marking a shift in their operational dynamics.
Challenges such as data complexity, quality, security, and privacy persist, highlighting the ongoing struggles of professionals in the evolving data landscape.
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