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Search the web to answer questions about current events, recent data, or information not available in your connected data sources. Powered by Exa.
Powered by Exa: Ana uses Exa’s advanced search capabilities to find the most relevant and up-to-date information from across the web.
Web search results

Web search results

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How It Works

When you ask a question that requires external information, Ana:
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Identify Information Gap

Ana determines that the information isn’t available in your data warehouse.
2

Formulate Search Query

Creates an optimized search query based on your question.
3

Search the Web

Uses Exa to search the web for relevant, recent information.
4

Retrieve Results

Gathers the most relevant results from authoritative sources.
5

Synthesize Answer

Combines and summarizes the information into a coherent answer.

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When to Use

Real-Time Data

Stock prices, weather conditions, current events, live data feeds

Market Trends

Industry news, competitor information, market analysis, emerging trends

Recent News

Breaking news, company announcements, product launches, press releases

General Knowledge

Information not in your warehouse, definitions, research papers

External Context

Public data to enrich your internal analysis, benchmarks, industry standards

Competitive Intelligence

Competitor pricing, market positioning, feature comparisons

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Combining with Other Tools

Web Search becomes even more powerful when combined with other tools:
  • With Text to SQL
  • With Python
  • With Ontology
Enrich warehouse data with external context
"Compare our Q4 revenue to industry trends reported in the news"
Ana will:
  1. Query your warehouse for Q4 revenue
  2. Search the web for industry trends
  3. Combine both datasets for comparison

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Best Practices

Source Credibility: Always review the sources Ana cites to ensure they’re authoritative and relevant to your needs.

Be Specific About Sources

If you want information from specific websites or domains, mention them explicitly in your question.Example: “Search TechCrunch and VentureBeat for AI startup funding trends”

Specify Time Ranges

For time-sensitive queries, mention the time period you’re interested in.Example: “Find news about cloud computing from the past 30 days”

Combine with Internal Data

Use web search to add context to your warehouse data for richer insights.Example: “Compare our growth rate to what analysts are saying about the industry”

Ask for Summaries

Request Ana to summarize findings from multiple sources.Example: “Summarize the top 5 articles about remote work trends in 2024”
Verification Recommended: While Exa provides high-quality results, always verify critical information from multiple sources, especially for business-critical decisions.

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Use Cases

  • Monitor competitor announcements and product launches
  • Track pricing changes and market positioning
  • Identify competitor strengths and weaknesses
  • Discover new entrants in your market
  • Identify industry trends and forecasts
  • Gather market size and growth data
  • Find customer sentiment and reviews
  • Research regulatory changes
  • Add external demographics to customer data
  • Enrich company records with public information
  • Append industry classifications
  • Include economic indicators in analysis
  • Track stock prices and financial markets
  • Monitor social media trends
  • Follow breaking news in your industry
  • Watch for PR crises or brand mentions