The purpose of a business intelligence tool is to analyze data and transform it into actionable insights that inform strategic decision-making. These tools enable organizations to collect, analyze, and visualize large amounts of data from various sources to identify trends, patterns, and performance metrics. By providing intuitive dashboards and reporting capabilities, business intelligence tools help businesses optimize operations, enhance profitability, and drive growth. Popular examples include Tableau, Power BI, and Qlik, all aimed at democratizing data access across the organization.