TDWI Blueprint Report | Next-Generation Analytics: From Semantic Layers to Generative BI
September 2, 2026
Generative AI is changing how organizations interact with data and analytics. Rather than navigating dashboards, writing SQL, or relying on predefined reports, business users can increasingly ask questions in natural language, receive narrative explanations, and ultimately work with AI agents that assist in analytical tasks.
However, TDWI research shows that organizations cannot simply place a large language model on top of existing data environments and expect accurate, trusted, and repeatable results. Generative BI requires a new architectural foundation: one designed not only for people, but also for AI.
Download this report today to learn from the latest research and see a practical framework for supporting enterprise generative BI, organized around multiple coordinating capability areas.
What else you’ll find inside:
- Why generative BI requires a different approach
- How to build the business context that AI needs to deliver accurate, consistent results
- Current usage rates for generative BI and current benefits real organizations are reporting
- A road map for moving toward trusted, scalable, and production-ready generative BI that delivers measurable business value