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SPI RESEARCH STUDY

The Impact of AI on Professional Services

Moving beyond the hype to find real use cases for services firms. Learn how top performers use AI to boost margins and efficiency.
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Empowering the world's leading services organizations

WHAT’S IN THIS STUDY

Move from AI curiosity to hard-ROI reality

AI is moving from experiment to expectation in professional services. Based on insights from 146 PS organizations, this benchmark report shows AI is already embedded in 26% of projects—and 38% among high performers.

The gap is widening and the difference isn’t better tools. It’s better fundamentals: data discipline, clear workflows, and teams trained to apply AI inside delivery.

You’ll learn:

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Where AI is creating measurable gains across the services lifecycle

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What’s slowing progress the most

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What’s the average first-year ROI, and when can you expect payback

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What’s next: The shift toward agentic automation—and why proprietary knowledge will matter more than ever

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Close the gap between experimentation and advantage

This report benchmarks where the industry stands—and what leaders must do next to operationalize AI with confidence.

With 9.5% average first-year ROI and payback in ~18 months, AI is delivering value today—while setting the stage for agentic automation tomorrow.

Download the full report now.

"Certinia is a strategic partner that delivers all forms of AI that I can unlock and configure to run my key business processes."
Kurt Kuelz, Global Senior VP of Services, Siemens

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