TECH & AI9 September 2026· 9 min

Digital Transformation of Consulting Firms: The $700B Industry at a Crossroads

Global consulting firms are racing to reinvent themselves through AI, automation, and data platforms. Here's what's driving the shift—and who's winning.

InekIA Editorial Team

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[2]Source Global Research – Client Perceptions of Consulting Survey, 2023

[3]Accenture Annual Report & Investor Presentation, FY2023

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[8]LinkedIn Workforce Report – AI Skills Demand in Professional Services, 2024

[9]Deloitte Global Revenue Announcement, FY2023

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