Contextual Intelligence
The ability of a system to proactively supply relevant information based on the user's current task and context. It is an important component of the workflow-fit philosophy: rather than waiting for explicit queries, the system infers what is pertinent from the surrounding situation and delivers it in place, reducing the need for users to switch contexts or manually locate information.
Timeline (last 90 days)
"Workflow fit" in enterprise software often corresponds to the two concepts of "embedded analytics" and "contextual intelligence": the former means analytical capabilities are embedded directly in the interfaces users use daily rather than in separate reporting systems, and the latter means the system proactively provides information based on the user's current task and context.