TECH & AI9 September 2026· 9 min
Digital Transformation of Consulting Firms: The $700B Industry Reinvents Itself
The global consulting market is undergoing a seismic shift. With AI, automation, and data analytics rewriting the rules of engagement, traditional firms must adapt or face obsolescence.
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