Glean

Searching for internal documents across dozens of workplace apps can be a frustrating daily hassle for corporate teams. Glean addresses this by offering an artificial intelligence platform designed specifically for businesses, connecting to more than 250 software tools to bring scattered organizational data into a single searchable hub. The platform allows companies to build customized virtual assistants and automated routines tailored directly to their private files.

For everyday employees, this technology aims to drastically reduce the time spent hunting down spreadsheets, messages, and project details. Major organizations including Booking.com and Zillow use the platform to streamline internal workflows and automate repetitive administrative chores. According to survey data published by Glean, workers report that workplace artificial intelligence tools save them roughly eleven hours every week.

While saving more than a full work day each week sounds promising, it remains unclear whether companies will actually see measurable gains in output or if those saved hours will simply be absorbed by more meetings and administrative overhead. Furthermore, as businesses grant automated assistants deeper access to sensitive internal documents, maintaining strict security boundaries will be an ongoing test for enterprise leaders.