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[Home](/en) [Insights](/en/insights) [AI Consulting](/en/insights/ai-consulting) Comprehensive Guide to AI Strategy Consulting AI Consulting Deep Dive Fresh · Last reviewed: 24 June 2026 · 83d ago # Comprehensive Guide to AI Strategy Consulting ## TL;DR Quick Answer Cited by AI > AI strategy consulting helps businesses integrate AI into strategic plans for innovation and growth. Explore the intricacies of AI strategy consulting, including what it entails and the associated costs. AI strategy consulting involves advising organizations on integrating AI into their strategic plans to enhance innovation and competitiveness. Consultants assess readiness, develop roadmaps, and build governance frameworks aligned with business objectives. ![Eric Lundberg - Author at Alice Labs](/images/eric-lundberg.png) Written by [Eric Lundberg ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-lundberg-3530451bb/) ![Linus Ingemarsson - Reviewer at Alice Labs](/images/linus-ingemarsson.png) Reviewed by [Linus Ingemarsson ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/linus-ingemarsson/) Published May 23, 2026 · Updated June 24, 2026 14 min read 50% increase in AI tool access [Deloitte, 2026](https://www.deloitte.com/us/en/what-we-do/capabilities/applied-artificial-intelligence/content/state-of-ai-in-the-enterprise.html) What you'll learn(5 points) - The core components of AI strategy consulting - How AI strategy consulting can benefit your business - Typical costs associated with AI strategy consulting - Key trends in AI strategic planning - Case studies of successful AI strategy implementations ## Key Takeaways - 01 AI strategy consulting is essential for integrating AI into business strategies. - 02 Costs vary based on project scope and consultancy expertise. - 03 Successful AI strategy involves clear roadmaps and governance frameworks. - 04 Emerging trends include AI-driven innovation and strategic realignment. - 05 Case studies highlight the transformative impact of AI strategy consulting. ### Contents 14 min left - [01 Core Components of AI Strategy Consulting ](#core-components) - [02 Benefits of AI Strategy Consulting ](#benefits) - [03 Costs of AI Strategy Consulting ](#costs) - [04 Trends in AI Strategic Planning ](#trends) - [05 Case Studies of Successful AI Strategy Implementations ](#case-studies) - [06 Top AI Strategy Consulting Firms Compared (2026) ](#top-firms-compared) - [07 Pricing and Engagement Models in Detail ](#pricing-and-engagement-models) 01 / 07 Chapter ## Core Components of AI Strategy Consulting AI strategy consulting involves assessing AI readiness, developing roadmaps, and implementing governance frameworks. Every effective [AI strategy consulting](/en/ai-strategy) engagement begins with three foundational activities: a readiness assessment, a strategic roadmap, and a governance framework. Alice Labs' complete [AI consulting services](/en/ai-consulting) catalogue starts from exactly this triad. For a firm-by-firm view of who does this best at enterprise scale, read our [best AI strategy firms 2026](/en/insights/best-ai-strategy-firms-2026) comparison and our [enterprise AI consulting](/en/insights/enterprise-ai-consulting-guide) guide. Skipping any one of these is the leading reason AI initiatives stall — as detailed in [why AI projects fail](/en/insights/why-ai-projects-fail). Component Description Readiness Assessment Evaluates current AI capabilities, data maturity, and organizational gaps. Roadmap Development Builds a phased, prioritized plan aligning AI initiatives with business objectives. Governance Framework Establishes policies, accountability structures, and risk controls for AI deployment. Use-Case Prioritization Identifies and ranks AI opportunities by feasibility and business impact. Change Management Prepares people, processes, and culture for sustained AI adoption. **Tip:** Align AI strategy with overall business objectives for maximum impact. Consultants who start with business goals — not technology — consistently deliver better outcomes. 54,400 clicks/month from AI-driven site search — Alice Labs client result (2023) ### Readiness Assessment A readiness assessment maps where an organization currently stands: data infrastructure, AI talent, tooling, and executive alignment. The output is a gap analysis that tells leadership exactly what must change before AI initiatives can scale. See how this connects to a formal [AI readiness assessment](/en/insights/ai-readiness-assessment) methodology. - **Data audit:** Quality, accessibility, and labelling of existing datasets. - **Talent review:** In-house AI/ML skills versus required capabilities. - **Technology stack:** Current tooling gaps and integration constraints. - **Executive alignment:** Leadership buy-in and strategic clarity on AI priorities. ### Roadmap Development The roadmap translates assessment findings into a sequenced action plan — typically structured in 30-, 60-, and 90-day horizons, then extended to 12–24 months. A well-built [AI strategy roadmap](/en/insights/ai-strategy-roadmap-30-60-90) specifies which use cases to pilot, what resources to secure, and which KPIs define success at each stage. - **Quick wins (0–90 days):** Pilots that prove value and build internal confidence. - **Scale phase (3–12 months):** Expand successful pilots across functions. - **Transformation (12–24 months):** Embed AI into core business processes and decision-making. 02 / 07 Chapter ## Benefits of AI Strategy Consulting In short AI strategy consulting provides competitive advantage, enhances innovation, and optimizes operations. Organizations that engage AI strategy consultants move faster and waste less capital than those building strategy in-house without specialist support. According to Deloitte's 2026 State of AI report, AI projects are expected to double in volume within six months across enterprise organizations — creating pressure to have a coherent strategy before that wave arrives. **Statistic:** AI projects are expected to double in six months (Deloitte, 2026). Organizations without a clear strategy risk duplicated effort and wasted investment. Benefit Impact Competitive Advantage Faster AI deployment cycles versus unguided in-house efforts. Innovation Acceleration Structured ideation surfaces use cases that internal teams miss. Operational Efficiency Automation of high-volume manual processes reduces cost per transaction. Risk Reduction Governance frameworks prevent regulatory and reputational AI incidents. Decision Quality AI-augmented analytics improve the accuracy of strategic decisions. +2,092% increase in clicks from GEO optimization — Alice Labs client result (2023) ### Competitive Advantage AI strategy consulting accelerates the time between AI investment and measurable business return — the window where competitors can overtake you. Consultants bring cross-industry pattern recognition: they have seen what works in your sector and can short-circuit months of internal trial-and-error. The [AI consulting vs in-house AI](/en/insights/ai-consulting-vs-in-house-ai) comparison outlines where external expertise delivers the strongest ROI. - **Speed to value:** Proven frameworks reduce strategy-to-pilot timelines by weeks. - **Benchmark access:** Consultants bring data on competitor AI maturity levels. - **Objectivity:** External advisors challenge internal assumptions without political risk. 03 / 07 Chapter ## Costs of AI Strategy Consulting In short Costs vary based on project scope, consultancy expertise, and specific business needs. AI strategy consulting engagements range from focused assessments costing $15,000–$50,000 to full strategic transformations exceeding $500,000. The keyword "ai strategy consulting" carries a CPC of $37.16 (DataForSEO, 2023), signalling the high commercial intent and premium pricing in this space. Full pricing detail is covered in the [AI consulting pricing 2026](/en/insights/ai-consulting-pricing-2026) guide. **Note:** Costs can be offset by the long-term benefits of AI integration. A $100,000 strategy engagement that prevents a failed $1M implementation delivers clear positive ROI. Factor Description Project Scope Broader engagements covering multiple business units cost significantly more. Consultancy Expertise Specialist boutiques and Big 4 firms command premium day rates versus generalist agencies. Business Complexity Regulated industries (finance, healthcare) require additional compliance and governance work. Engagement Duration Multi-quarter retainers cost more in total but less per deliverable than one-off projects. Deliverable Depth A lightweight readiness report costs far less than a full implementation roadmap with vendor selection. $37.16 CPC for "ai strategy consulting" — DataForSEO (2023) ### Project Scope Scope is the single largest cost driver. A single-function AI readiness assessment for a mid-market company might run 4–6 weeks and $20,000–$40,000. An enterprise-wide AI strategy covering five business units, technology stack evaluation, and a 24-month roadmap typically spans 3–6 months and $150,000–$500,000+. - **Assessment only:** $15,000–$50,000 — gap analysis, maturity scoring, prioritized recommendations. - **Strategy + roadmap:** $50,000–$150,000 — assessment plus detailed phased plan and governance design. - **Full transformation:** $150,000–$500,000+ — end-to-end from strategy through pilot deployment and change management. 04 / 07 Chapter ## Trends in AI Strategic Planning In short Key trends include AI-driven innovation, strategic realignment, and increased AI adoption across industries. Deloitte's 2026 research shows 50% of organizations report increased access to AI tools — yet most lack the strategic scaffolding to extract business value from that access. This gap between AI availability and AI value is exactly where strategy consulting demand is accelerating fastest. **Warning:** Stay updated on AI trends to maintain a competitive edge. Organizations that fixed their strategy in 2023 and have not revisited it are already misaligned with the current capability landscape. Trend Description AI-Driven Innovation Generative AI is opening new product and service categories, forcing strategic plan revisions. Strategic Realignment Boards are repositioning AI from IT initiative to boardroom-level strategic priority. Increased Adoption 50% more organizations report active AI tool access in 2026 versus 2024 (Deloitte, 2026). Governance Urgency EU AI Act enforcement timelines are forcing governance frameworks into strategy engagements. Agentic AI Planning Autonomous AI agents are entering enterprise workflows, requiring new strategic and risk frameworks. 50% increase in AI tool access — Deloitte, 2026 EU AI Act compliance deadlines are now a concrete input to every AI strategy engagement in Europe. Organizations that haven't mapped their AI use cases against risk categories face real legal exposure — see the [EU AI Act compliance checklist](/en/insights/eu-ai-act-compliance-checklist-2026) for practical guidance. ### AI-Driven Innovation Generative AI has moved from experiment to competitive necessity in under 24 months. Industries from financial services to manufacturing are revising product strategies around AI-native capabilities. Strategic consultants are now expected to map AI innovation opportunities as part of every engagement — not as an add-on but as a core deliverable. The [AI strategy for enterprise](/en/insights/ai-strategy-for-enterprise) framework outlines how leading organizations structure this process. - **New revenue streams:** AI-native products and services that were not viable 18 months ago. - **Process reinvention:** Core workflows rebuilt around AI augmentation rather than bolted-on automation. - **Ecosystem positioning:** Strategic alliances with AI platform providers as competitive moats. ![Linus Ingemarsson](/images/linus-ingemarsson.png)![Eric Lundberg](/images/eric-lundberg.png)![Alice Holmgren](/images/alice-holmgren.png) Alice Labs practitioner team ## Talk to the team behind 100+ AI implementations 30-minute discovery call with a senior Alice Labs consultant. No slide deck, no sales pitch — just a scoping conversation. [Book a Discovery Call](#contact) 05 / 07 Chapter ## Case Studies of Successful AI Strategy Implementations In short Case studies demonstrate the transformative impact of effective AI strategy consulting. Real-world outcomes are the most reliable signal of what AI strategy consulting actually delivers. The following examples are drawn from Alice Labs engagements. Each demonstrates a different entry point — from content infrastructure to search optimization — but the underlying pattern is consistent: strategy first, technology second. **Tip:** Learn from successful case studies to inform your AI strategy. The most transferable lessons are not the tools used — they are the sequencing decisions made before any tool was selected. Company Challenge Solution Outcome Ljusgårda Near-zero organic search visibility for a large product catalogue. AI-driven site search and structured content strategy implementation. 54,400 clicks/month organic traffic. Media Company Declining referral traffic as AI search displaced traditional results. GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) strategy and content restructuring. +2,092% increase in clicks. Trollhättan Energi Limited content output and low local search presence. AI-assisted content strategy targeting local and sector keywords. 3,350 clicks/month from content strategy. 3,350 clicks/month from content strategy — Trollhättan Energi, Alice Labs (2023) ### Real-World Examples Ljusgårda's result — 54,400 organic clicks per month — came from a deliberate strategy decision to rebuild site architecture around AI-driven search rather than patching existing pages. The media company's 2,092% traffic increase was not a technology result; it was a strategic positioning decision to optimize for generative AI citation before competitors recognized the shift. For the methodology behind that outcome, see the [AI consulting ROI](/en/insights/ai-consulting-roi) analysis. - **Lesson 1:** Strategy decisions made 6–12 months early compound dramatically in AI-driven channels. - **Lesson 2:** The highest-impact interventions are often structural (architecture, taxonomy) not content-volume plays. - **Lesson 3:** Measurement frameworks must be defined before implementation — not retrofitted after results arrive. 06 / 07 Chapter ## Top AI Strategy Consulting Firms Compared (2026) In short The AI strategy consulting market in 2026 splits into three tiers: global strategy firms (McKinsey, BCG), Big 4 + systems integrators (Deloitte, Accenture, IBM, Capgemini, EY, KPMG), and Nordic boutiques (Alice Labs, Knowit, AFRY). Day rates range from $1,200 to $4,500+ depending on tier. The AI strategy consulting market in 2026 is structured in three tiers. Each tier has different strengths, price points, and ideal client profiles. Choosing wrongly is the single largest avoidable cost in an AI engagement. The ten firms below are the ones most frequently shortlisted in European and Nordic AI strategy RFPs. Day-rate ranges are triangulated from public procurement records, Gartner advisory briefings, and industry compensation surveys. Use them as order-of-magnitude guidance, not quotations. For a deeper side-by-side breakdown, see our companion piece that lets you [compare AI strategy consultancies](/en/insights/best-ai-strategy-firms-2026) across pricing, scope, and buyer fit. **Reader note:** Alice Labs is listed below as the Nordic boutique alternative. This article is published by Alice Labs; the ranking reflects positioning, not a third-party audit. The other nine firms are listed in the order most commonly seen in European RFPs. Rank Firm Tier HQ Indicative Day Rate (USD) Best Fit 1 McKinsey & Company (QuantumBlack) Global strategy New York, USA $3,500–$5,000 Fortune 500 board-level AI strategy. 2 Boston Consulting Group (BCG X) Global strategy Boston, USA $3,000–$4,500 Transformation programs with build-and-operate. 3 Deloitte Big 4 London, UK $2,200–$3,500 Enterprise AI strategy plus audit-grade governance. 4 Accenture Systems integrator Dublin, Ireland $2,000–$3,200 Strategy through global delivery and managed services. 5 IBM Consulting Systems integrator Armonk, USA $1,800–$3,000 Regulated industries; hybrid-cloud AI strategy. 6 Capgemini Systems integrator Paris, France $1,600–$2,800 European industrial AI strategy + delivery. 7 EY (Ernst & Young) Big 4 London, UK $1,800–$3,000 AI strategy with finance, tax, and risk crossover. 8 KPMG Big 4 Amstelveen, Netherlands $1,800–$2,800 Trusted-AI governance and EU AI Act readiness. 9 Knowit Nordic IT consulting Stockholm, Sweden $1,400–$2,200 Nordic enterprises wanting local delivery scale. 10 Alice Labs Nordic boutique Stockholm, Sweden $1,200–$2,000 SMB and mid-market Nordic AI strategy with senior-only teams. ### Tier 1 — Global Strategy Firms McKinsey (via [QuantumBlack](https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/quantumblack/our-insights)) and [BCG X](https://www.bcg.com/x) dominate board-level AI strategy mandates. Their strength is top-down: executive alignment, market positioning, and cross-industry pattern recognition. Their weakness is unit economics for any organization below ~$1B in revenue, where day rates of $3,500–$5,000 quickly overwhelm the value created. - **Best for:** Fortune 500, multi-region transformations, board-mandated AI repositioning. - **Avoid if:** You need hands-on implementation support or your budget is below $250,000. ### Tier 2 — Big 4 and Systems Integrators [Deloitte](https://www2.deloitte.com/global/en/services/consulting/services/artificial-intelligence-services.html), Accenture, [IBM Consulting](https://www.ibm.com/consulting/artificial-intelligence), Capgemini, EY, and [KPMG](https://kpmg.com/xx/en/our-insights/ai-and-technology.html) occupy the middle of the market. They combine strategy with global delivery capacity, which makes them the default choice for large enterprises that need both a plan and a team to execute it. Their governance and audit lineage is also a strong fit for organizations preparing for [EU AI Act](https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/regulatory-framework-ai) enforcement. - **Best for:** Enterprises that need both strategy and 50+ delivery resources from one supplier. - **Avoid if:** You want senior-only teams or a boutique partnership model. ### Tier 3 — Nordic Boutiques [Knowit](https://www.knowit.eu/), [AFRY](https://afry.com/en), [Nexer](https://www.nexergroup.com/), [CGI](https://www.cgi.com/en), and [Alice Labs](https://alicelabs.ai) serve the Nordic mid-market. The boutique tier exists because the Big 4 and global strategy firms are economically wrong for organizations under ~€500M revenue. Boutiques offer senior-only teams, lower day rates, faster decisions, and cultural alignment with Nordic governance expectations. Alice Labs specifically positions as a senior-only AI strategy boutique with 100+ documented AI deployments across Sweden and Europe. - **Best for:** Nordic mid-market, SMBs, and regional enterprises that want senior expertise without Tier 1 overhead. - **Avoid if:** You need a 200-person delivery team from a single supplier on day one. **Selection heuristic:** Use Tier 1 for board-level repositioning, Tier 2 for enterprise scale and audit-grade governance, and Tier 3 (including Alice Labs) for Nordic mid-market AI strategy where senior thinking matters more than headcount. ### Want to discuss how this applies to your organization? Book a free 30-minute strategy call with our AI team. [Book a call](/en/ai-consulting-services#contact-form) 07 / 07 Chapter ## Pricing and Engagement Models in Detail In short AI strategy consulting is sold in four engagement models: fixed-fee assessment, milestone-based roadmap, time-and-materials retainer, and outcome-linked engagement. Pricing in 2026 ranges from $15,000 for a focused readiness assessment to $500,000+ for full transformation programs. The headline price ranges quoted earlier hide significant structural variation. Two engagements at $100,000 can have very different cost dynamics, risk profiles, and outcomes depending on the engagement model used. The four standard engagement models below align with current European and Nordic procurement practice. Cross-reference them with the broader [AI consulting pricing 2026](/en/insights/ai-consulting-pricing-2026) guide before signing. Engagement Model Typical Price Range (USD) Duration Risk Holder Best For Fixed-fee assessment $15,000–$50,000 4–6 weeks Consultant Initial readiness diagnosis. Milestone-based roadmap $50,000–$150,000 8–14 weeks Shared Defined scope with clear phase gates. Time-and-materials retainer $25,000–$80,000 / month 3–12 months Client Evolving scope, embedded advisory. Outcome-linked engagement $150,000–$500,000+ (with bonus) 6–18 months Shared / Consultant Measurable KPIs and aligned incentives. ### How to Benchmark a Quote Three external benchmarks should anchor any AI strategy quote you receive. First, the [Gartner](https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom) IT services benchmark database publishes day-rate ranges by tier and geography. Second, the [NIST AI Risk Management Framework](https://www.nist.gov/itl/ai-risk-management-framework) defines the minimum governance work any credible AI strategy engagement must cover. Third, public procurement records (e.g. EU TED, Nordic Mercell) document actual paid rates by tier. - **Day-rate sanity check:** Compare proposed rates against Gartner advisory's published consultant-tier bands. - **Scope sanity check:** A quote without governance work mapped to [ISO/IEC 42001](https://www.iso.org/standard/81230.html) or NIST AI RMF is incomplete. - **Team sanity check:** Senior-only quotes should have at least 60% of named consultants at director level or above. **Procurement warning:** Time-and-materials retainers without monthly burn caps and quarterly outcome reviews are the single most common source of cost overruns in AI strategy engagements. Insist on both. ## About the Authors & Reviewers Published May 23, 2026 · Updated June 24, 2026 Written by ![Eric Lundberg - Co-Founder, Alice Labs at Alice Labs](/images/eric-lundberg.png) [Eric Lundberg](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-lundberg-3530451bb/) Co-Founder, Alice Labs Co-Founder at Alice Labs. Builds AI automation, agent workflows and integration systems that hold up in real business operations. - AI automation & agent systems lead - Workflow design across 100+ deployments - Specialist in RAG, integrations & APIs [View profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-lundberg-3530451bb/) [](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-lundberg-3530451bb/)[](mailto:eric@alicelabs.ai) Reviewed by June 24, 2026 ![Linus Ingemarsson - Co-Founder, Alice Labs at Alice Labs](/images/linus-ingemarsson.png) [Linus Ingemarsson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/linus-ingemarsson/) Co-Founder, Alice Labs Co-Founder at Alice Labs. Author of 7 research reports on AI adoption, governance and labor markets cited across EU, OECD and US benchmarks. - 8+ years in AI strategy & implementation - Top-5 AI Speaker, Sweden (Mindley 2025) - 100+ enterprise AI engagements [View profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/linus-ingemarsson/) [](https://www.linkedin.com/in/linus-ingemarsson/)[](mailto:linus@alicelabs.ai) Published May 23, 2026 · Updated June 24, 2026 Reviewed for technical accuracy, methodology and source integrity. · All claims trace to public sources cited in-line. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is AI strategy consulting? ▾ AI strategy consulting involves advising businesses on integrating AI into their strategic plans to enhance innovation and competitiveness. Consultants assess readiness, develop roadmaps, and establish governance frameworks aligned with business objectives. ### How much does AI strategy consulting cost? ▾ Costs vary based on project scope, consultancy expertise, and business needs. Typical costs range from $15,000 for a focused readiness assessment to $500,000+ for a full enterprise transformation engagement. ### What are the benefits of AI strategy consulting? ▾ Benefits include gaining a competitive advantage, driving innovation, optimizing operations, reducing implementation risk, and improving decision-making quality. Organizations with a defined AI strategy move faster and waste less capital. ### What are the core components of AI strategy consulting? ▾ Core components include readiness assessments, roadmap development, governance frameworks, use-case prioritization, and change management planning — all aligned to specific business objectives. ### What trends are shaping AI strategic planning? ▾ Key trends include AI-driven innovation forcing strategic plan revisions, EU AI Act governance urgency, the rise of agentic AI in enterprise workflows, and a 50% increase in AI tool access reported by Deloitte in 2026. ### Can you provide examples of successful AI strategy implementations? ▾ Yes. Alice Labs helped Ljusgårda reach 54,400 organic clicks per month through AI-driven site search strategy, and a media client achieved +2,092% click growth through GEO optimization — both driven by strategy decisions before any technology was deployed. ### How does AI strategy consulting provide a competitive advantage? ▾ By mapping AI opportunities against business goals, short-circuiting failed experiments, and deploying proven frameworks, AI strategy consultants accelerate the time between investment and measurable business return. ### Who are the top AI strategy consulting firms in 2026? ▾ The top AI strategy consulting firms in 2026 split into three tiers. Tier 1 (global strategy): McKinsey QuantumBlack and BCG X. Tier 2 (Big 4 and systems integrators): Deloitte, Accenture, IBM Consulting, Capgemini, EY, KPMG. Tier 3 (Nordic boutiques): Knowit, AFRY, Nexer, CGI, and Alice Labs. Choice depends on company size, budget, and whether you need senior-only advisory or full delivery scale. ### What is the difference between Big 4 AI consulting and a Nordic boutique like Alice Labs? ▾ Big 4 firms (Deloitte, EY, KPMG, plus Accenture and IBM as systems integrators) bring global delivery scale, audit lineage, and day rates of $1,800–$3,500. Nordic boutiques such as Alice Labs offer senior-only teams, day rates of $1,200–$2,000, and faster decisions — typically a better economic fit for mid-market and SMB organizations under €500M revenue. ### How do I benchmark an AI strategy consulting quote? ▾ Anchor the quote against three external references: Gartner's IT services day-rate benchmarks for the tier and geography, the NIST AI Risk Management Framework to confirm governance scope is included, and EU AI Act compliance work mapped to ISO/IEC 42001. A credible quote names specific senior consultants, includes governance work, and uses one of four standard engagement models (fixed-fee, milestone, retainer, or outcome-linked). [Previous in AI Consulting ### AI Implementation Consulting: From Pilot to Production with Experts ](/en/insights/ai-implementation-consulting)[Next in AI Consulting ### Artificial Intelligence Management Consulting 2026 Guide ](/en/insights/ai-management-consulting) ## Further reading - [Deloitte State of AI in the Enterprise](https://www.deloitte.com/us/en/what-we-do/capabilities/applied-artificial-intelligence/content/state-of-ai-in-the-enterprise.html)· deloitte.com ## Related services [AI consulting ](/en/ai-consulting) ## Related reading [glossary ### What Is AI Consulting? 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[Deloitte State of AI in the Enterprise](https://www.deloitte.com/us/en/what-we-do/capabilities/applied-artificial-intelligence/content/state-of-ai-in-the-enterprise.html)“50% increase in AI tool access; AI projects expected to double in six months.” 2. DataForSEO “CPC of $37.16 for the keyword 'ai strategy consulting'.” 3. Alice Labs “Ljusgårda: 54,400 clicks/month. Media company: +2,092% clicks. Trollhättan Energi: 3,350 clicks/month.” Next scheduled review: 2026-09-22 ![Linus Ingemarsson](/images/linus-ingemarsson.png)![Eric Lundberg](/images/eric-lundberg.png)![Alice Holmgren](/images/alice-holmgren.png) Alice Labs practitioner team ## Talk to the team behind 100+ AI implementations 30-minute discovery call with a senior Alice Labs consultant. No slide deck, no sales pitch — just a scoping conversation. 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