HFS Research, a leading global research and advisory firm, today announced the upcoming launch of its HFS Data Intelligence Suite. Formally debuting on May 5, 2026, the suite is a new set of proprietary intelligence assets designed to help enterprise leaders ground their decision-making in real-world data rather than fragmented insights or vendor narratives.
Launch Date: May 5, 2026.
Proprietary AI Database: Includes a library of more than 1,800 real-world AI deployments across various industries.
GCC Intelligence: Data on over 1,500 Global Capability Centers to track how enterprises structure global operations.
Enterprise Mandate Index: Built on over 500,000 data points to visualize current investment trends and priorities.
Benchmark Suite: Offers independent pricing and performance benchmarks for services and technology engagements via the HFS / HEX Suite.
Model Evolution: Shifts the HFS model from traditional research reports to interactive, decision-grade intelligence.
As AI tools increasingly automate the synthesis of publicly available information, HFS is pivoting toward the "other 20%"—proprietary, structured, and verified data that cannot be found elsewhere. The Data Intelligence Suite aims to provide a unified platform that reflects actual market activity rather than theoretical trends.
"The analyst model is being overtaken by a simple reality: if your insights aren't grounded in real data, they won't survive AI scrutiny," said Phil Fersht, CEO and Chief Analyst at HFS Research. "This is our move to put proprietary intelligence at the core of how HFS delivers value. The future isn't more reports, it's decision-grade intelligence leaders can actually act on."
The suite is specifically designed to address the lack of "usable, connected intelligence" currently available to executives. By integrating data on AI outcomes, global sourcing, and performance benchmarks, the platform allows leaders to move beyond isolated signals to see a comprehensive picture of the market.
Saurabh Gupta, President at HFS Research, noted the urgency of this shift: "Seventy to eighty percent of what analysts produce can now be found through AI tools. The Data Intelligence Suite represents the other twenty percent: proprietary, structured, verified data that enterprises cannot get anywhere else."
The HFS Data Intelligence Suite is currently being previewed by select enterprise leaders, with early access provided to a subset of clients before the full launch next month.
About HFS Research
HFS Research is a leading global research and advisory firm helping Fortune 500 companies navigate IT and business transformation. Through deep research and demand-side data, HFS empowers enterprises to make confident decisions in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.
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