Dashboards excel at answering 'what happened?' but struggle with 'what will happen?' or 'what should we do?'Modern BI platforms provide real-time monitoring and interactive exploration but are limited in being backward-looking.Data science offers solutions to predict fluctuations, identify risks, and optimize strategies, transforming data into strategic assets.The future lies in merging BI and data science to move beyond reactive analytics towards predictive insights for competitive advantage.