1、Consulting reimagined,powered by AIIBM Institute for Business Value|Research BriefForewordOn the cusp of convergenceWe are embarking on one of the most significant transformations of our time as a result of AI,across nearly every industry and profession.Consulting is no differentin fact,it is likely

2、 to be one of the most disrupted,given the labor-based business at its core.We are on the cusp of a new era of consulting,one where science and technology are being combined with skills and expertise to create extraordinary value faster.Business models are changing as the consulting and client relat

3、ionship evolves to deliver new forms of value creation.That is why this particular study from the IBM Institute for Business Value is so unique.We decided to take on the consulting and AI topic directly,by diving into insights from organizations across the globe that engage with consultancies,to bet

4、ter understand the expectations buyers have of their consulting partners in this AI era.This study describes how clients expect consultants to use AI to help them reimagine whats possibleand they also want AI to help them get more for their money.At IBM we are embracing this change.We are supercharg

5、ing our 160,000 consultants expertise with AI support so we can create better outcomes,faster and at scale,for our clients.We call our approach the science of consultingand we believe,as the only global consultancy at scale inside a technology company,we are unique in our ability to embrace this opp

6、ortunity so we can be better partners.We welcome your input and your thoughts.Mohamad AliSenior Vice PresidentIBM ConsultingConsulting reimagined,powered by AI2AI optimism abounds.Key takeawaysTrust is central to success.Consulting buyers say no AI,no deal.75%of consulting buyers expect AI to have a