S&P Global validates the Sisense vision of AnPaaS as the future of embedded analytics

In a recent report, S&P Global Market Intelligence and 451 Research analyst Krishna Roy highlighted the strategic pivot Sisense is taking toward an Analytics Platform as a Service (AnPaaS) approach, recognizing how this framework will drive a meaningful evolution away from traditional BI in the embedded analytics market. The report validates our vision of transforming how businesses implement and utilize analytics within their applications.

A platform approach to analytics

S&P Global’s analysis confirms what we’ve been seeing in the market: traditional business intelligence solutions are no longer sufficient for today’s dynamic business needs. The report acknowledges that the Sisense definition of the AnPaaS market represents a good description for what companies need today, as “it conveys an embedded analytics platform— as opposed to a tool—reflecting Sisense’s focus on the more sophisticated end of the embedded analysis spectrum.”

This distinction between tools and platforms is crucial. While many vendors offer embedded analytics capabilities, S&P Global recognizes the Sisense platform approach as a differentiator in a crowded market. By providing a complete stack for embedded analytics development through AnPaaS, we enable both developers and business decision-makers to work more effectively with data.

Addressing the data-driven decision gap

The report highlights a critical insight from 451 Research’s Voice of the Enterprise survey: only 15.4% of organizations say nearly all their strategic decisions are determined by or are dependent on data analysis. This represents a significant opportunity to embrace AI-powered, embedded analytics solutions that make data-driven decisions faster and easier by providing insights within familiar applications and workflows.

Our AnPaaS strategy directly addresses this gap by making analytics more accessible and actionable for all users, regardless of technical background. As Roy described it, “AnPaaS aims to deliver an integratable and AI-driven cloud experience for data management, modeling, data exploration, visualization, and various types of analysis, tailored to the needs of business decision-makers and developers.”

AI-powered capabilities leading the way

S&P Global highlights the significant investments Sisense is making in AI, advancements that are already reshaping how developers and end-users work with embedded analytics. These capabilities offer intelligent assistance across the full analytics workflow, from data modeling to insight delivery, making it easier to build, scale, and customize analytics experiences without adding complexity.

While the AnPaaS model represents a broad industry shift, Sisense is already rolling out many of the core components that define this next era of analytics. These innovations include AI-powered features that support natural language exploration, real-time data storytelling, predictive insights, and pattern detection, all embedded directly into applications through our modern developer framework.

Notably, the report calls out Compose SDK as a key component of the AnPaaS approach, citing its “code-driven composable analytics experience” and recent enhancements like code snippet generation, which accelerate development and promote reuse.

Market differentiation through AnPaaS

By defining the AnPaaS category and the ways it is different from traditional BI, we’re setting the stage for the next evolution of embedded analytics – one that goes beyond simple dashboard widgets to deliver a complete platform experience. With a dual focus on empowering mid-size companies and scaling to meet enterprise demands, Sisense delivers the flexibility and power to serve customers of all sizes.

As we continue to develop and enhance our AnPaaS offering, we’re committed to our vision of making embedded analytics development easier for developers and more accessible for end users. By providing all the requisite data modeling, exploration, integration, preparation, and analysis capabilities in one cohesive platform, we’re helping organizations bridge the gap between data and decisions.

The S&P Global Market Intelligence report validates our strategic direction and reinforces our position as a leader in the evolution of embedded analytics. We’re excited to continue driving innovation in this space and helping our customers unlock the full potential of their data.

To learn more about the Sisense approach to AnPaaS and how it can transform your analytics strategy, contact us today.