LONDON, 13 January 2026 – GlobalData Plc, the leading intelligence and productivity platform, announced the launch of its upgraded Ava, the purpose-built AI research analyst. The latest version introduces agentic AI capabilities that enable Ava to reason, plan, and act, delivering trusted insights grounded in GlobalData’s proprietary intelligence ecosystem.

Beyond generative AI

Since 2024, Ava, part of AI Hub, has supported clients in navigating and surfacing trusted insights from GlobalData’s extensive content universe, which includes more than 260 proprietary databases and 100,000 analyst reports.

The new release represents a major step forward, with agentic architecture turning Ava into an active research partner capable of managing complex workflows from request to delivery.

A true research partner

Enterprise research demands are evolving rapidly. Decision-makers face growing volumes of information, accelerated timelines, and rising expectations for evidence-based insight. Many AI tools offer fast but unverified results, which limits their value for strategic or regulated decision-making.

The upgraded Ava addresses these challenges directly. It applies agentic reasoning to plan and execute multi-step research workflows, retrieving validated information from GlobalData’s trusted intelligence platform.

Every output is transparent, sourced, and designed to meet the standards of professional analysis.

Sudeep Shouche, Director of Product Innovation at GlobalData, says: “Ava works with you, not just for you. Ava acts like a research analyst who knows where to look, how to analyze and verify, and when to dive deeper.”

Purpose-built for research  

At the heart of the upgrade are capabilities that enhance productivity and reliability across the research process:

  • Verified queries: Pre-built research questions refined by GlobalData’s analysts to help users access trusted insights instantly.
  • Research templates: Multi-step research workflows created and validated by analysts to guide complex, industry-specific research.
  • Context retention: Ava remembers context, learns from previous conversations, and tailors results to each conversation.
  • Personalization: Users can upload files and images to securely provide additional context and personalize responses.
  • Collaboration and visualization: Teams can collaborate through shared chats and view findings through clear, data-driven visuals

Grounded in premium content for trusted insights

Unlike many public AI tools that depend on open web data, Ava is grounded in GlobalData’s proprietary content ecosystem – a premium collection of curated content, verified analyst reports, and proprietary data. Every output is backed by evidence, ensuring that insights are accurate, auditable, and strategically relevant.

Ava uses retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) to pull directly from these verified sources in real time, maintaining full traceability for every citation.

Human-in-the-loop validation during sourcing adds another layer of assurance. GlobalData’s analysts continually review outputs, refine research templates, and fine-tune Ava to meet the highest standards of accuracy and rigor.

The combination of trusted data, advanced reasoning, and human oversight ensures that Ava delivers insight with a level of precision that public AI tools cannot achieve.

Shouche adds: “Agentic systems represent the next frontier of applied AI. They do not just generate content; they understand goals, act, and deliver results that align with human intent. With Ava, our clients gain a research partner who brings speed, discipline, and trust to every decision.”

A faster path to AI returns

For many organizations, realizing tangible value from AI remains a challenge. Building proprietary solutions can be slow and costly, while public tools often lack the accuracy and accountability required for enterprise use.

Ava provides a faster, more dependable route to results. Grounded in GlobalData’s proprietary intelligence and refined by human expertise, it delivers proven research capabilities from the start. Clients gain measurable efficiencies, higher-quality insights, and stronger confidence in every decision.

Jacques Mathieu, Global Business Intelligence Director at Volvo Construction Equipment, says: “The productivity increase is enormous. You do things that would take you one day in one hour.”

With Ava, GlobalData demonstrates how trusted, purpose-built AI can accelerate the path to real business impact.

The upgraded Ava is now available to all GlobalData clients.

For more information about GlobalData’s AI solutions, visit: https://www.globaldata.com/platform/artificial-intelligence/