TECH & AI19 August 2026· 9 min

Digital Transformation of Consulting Firms: The $900B Reinvention

The global consulting industry is undergoing its most radical reinvention in decades. AI, automation, and platform models are reshaping how firms create value — and who survives.

InekIA Editorial Team

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