GlobalData

GlobalData is a data and analytics business headquartered in London, UK, with operations internationally. The company brings together proprietary data, expert insight, research and technology to help organisations make informed decisions. Its work draws on more than 50 years of heritage in data and analytics, and it was founded in its current form in 2016.

The firm delivers its services through three channels. The GlobalData intelligence platform combines data and analysis with technology, including artificial intelligence, to support strategic, market, competitive, sales, deals and innovation workflows. Alongside it sit direct data solutions and bespoke consulting, the last of which helps clients identify opportunities, understand markets and competitors, and interpret emerging issues. Technical domains span artificial intelligence, data analytics, data and business intelligence platforms, market research and competitive intelligence technology.

GlobalData works across a range of industry verticals, among them healthcare, pharmaceuticals, technology, energy, financial services, consumer markets and aerospace. Its people are described as bringing together varied backgrounds and skills, working with data, insight and AI to explore and innovate within what the company characterises as a human business.