Why businesses need AI consulting services

AI has obvious potential, but most companies struggle to capture it. Over 80% of AI projects fail (double the failure rate of standard IT initiatives). Without the right guidance, you end up solving the wrong problems, building fragile systems, or creating costly silos that slow everything down.
Avoid wasted spend
We’ve seen companies burn six figures chasing hype projects that never left the lab. With consulting, you focus only on initiatives that tie directly to revenue or efficiency gains.
Navigate complexity
AI isn’t just code. It touches data governance, compliance, infrastructure, and change management. We help you cut through the noise and map the exact sequence your business needs to follow.
Integrate without disruption
We’ve been called in after in-house teams “bolted on” AI that broke reporting pipelines and slowed operations. Our job is to make AI click into your existing workflows without derailing them.
Accelerate the learning curve
Instead of spending 18 months reinventing the wheel, you get access to proven frameworks and implementation playbooks. We help your team avoid rookie mistakes others have already paid for.

What’s holding back your AI success?

Are you unknowingly hindering your company’s growth?

In most cases, businesses don’t fail with AI because of the technology itself. They fail because they chase the wrong problems, ignore integration, or underestimate the change management required. The right consulting partner helps you avoid these traps and unlock real, measurable growth.

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Do you know which AI projects will actually move the needle?
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Is your team spending more time experimenting than delivering real results?
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Are data silos or messy pipelines stopping you from scaling AI effectively?
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Have past AI pilots stalled before reaching production or adoption?
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Are compliance or security concerns keeping you from deploying AI at speed?
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Do you have a clear plan to integrate AI without disrupting operations?

How an AI consulting firm can
help you crush your goals

Accelerate your digital transformation with AI technology consulting

AI has the power to solve business challenges faster, cheaper, and more accurately. It reduces (or eliminates) human errors, frees your team from low-value tasks, and delivers the level of personalization customers have come to expect. That means lower delivery costs and a dramatically better experience across the board.

But here’s the catch: you need to know which kinds of AI to use and where they’ll actually work. Maybe that’s integrating an off-the-shelf product. Maybe it’s building a custom solution. Maybe it’s both, but in different areas.

Most companies don’t notice they’re training models on bad data, overlooking integration points, or ignoring compliance requirements until it’s too late. Those blind spots snowball into stalled projects, broken workflows, and wasted money. We catch the details you can’t see, and that’s what saves you from turning an ambitious AI plan into an expensive setback.

75%
of CEOs agree that organizations with superior AI capabilities will dominate the market
IBM
84%
of data decision-makers believe AI will help their organization access insights faster
Google
73%
of US companies have already adopted AI in at least some areas of their business operations
PwC
67%
of business plan to increase their spending on technology and are focused on investments in Data and AI initiatives
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Our winning approach to AI consulting

Our consulting process works because it’s structured, practical, and tied directly to business outcomes. Each step from discovery to continuous improvement is designed to emilinate risk, maximize ROI, and keep your project aligned with your overarching objectives.
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Discovery and alignment
Uncovering business goals, pain points, and existing systems to ensure every AI initiative ties directly to measurable ROI..
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Data and infrastructure audit
Evaluating data quality, pipelines, and platforms, exposing gaps that could derail projects and defining fixes before development begins.
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Solution architecture
Design the technical blueprint by selecting models, frameworks, and integrations so AI solutions are built on a foundation that scales.
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Change management and training
Prepare teams for adoption, transfer knowledge, and build buy-in so AI initiatives succeed beyond launch.
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Opportunity mapping
Identifying the most feasible, high-impact use cases and filtering out distractions so investments focus only on results that matter.
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Strategic roadmap design
Creating a phased plan with quick wins, scalable milestones, and clear ownership so progress is visible at every stage.
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Guided implementation
Partner with in-house teams on development, integration, and testing to avoid costly rework or operational downtime.
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Continuous improvement
Monitoring, iterating, and optimizing to keep models accurate, workflows smooth, and your AI strategy aligned with evolving business priorities.

Our AI consulting service delivery process

Why choose Influize?

Faster time to value
Instead of spending 12 months experimenting, engagements shorten the path to impact. Clients see working solutions in weeks instead of years.
Cost savings that compound
Avoid sunk costs from failed pilots and endless rebuilds. Guidance ensures every dollar spent moves you closer to measurable ROI.
Seamless team integration
Rather than dropping in and dictating, our AI consultants embed alongside your team to guide, train, and build capability that lasts long after the engagement ends.
AI that actually sticks
With change management and adoption support, solutions become part of daily operations and stay valuable long-term.

About our team

Our fully in-house team blends technical depth with business insight: AI engineers, data scientists, and strategists who’ve delivered real results across industries. You get expertise, perspective, and partners invested in your success.
21+
Years of expertise
40+
Countries served
150+
Tech experts on-boards
1600+
Happy clients
2500+
Projects delivered

Our AI tech stack

Data storage

sql
SQL databases
no-sql
NoSQL databases
data-lakes
Data
lakes
amazon-s2
Amazon
S2

Data Processing and Preparation

pandas
Pandas
num-py
NumPy
sci-py
SciPy

Feature Engineering and Management

featuretools
Featuretools
feast
Feast
tecton
Tecton
data-robot-paxata
DataRobot Paxata

ML Libraries and Frameworks

tensorflow
Tensorflow
py-torch
PyTorch
scikit-learn
Scikit-learn
keras
Keras

Model Deployment and Serving

tensor-flow-serving
TensorFlow Serving
torch-serve
TorchServe
fast-api
FastAPI

Visualization Tools

tableau
Tableau
matplotlib
Matplotlib
plotly
Plotly

DevOps Tools

git
Git
jenkins
Jenkins
docker
Docker

Cloud Infrastructure

aws
AWS
gcp
GCP
microsoft-azure
Microsoft Azure

Monitoring and Tracking Tools

tensor-board
TensorBoard
ml-flow
MLflow
neptune
Neptune
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Diversified expertise across the AI models you use daily

GPT-5
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Advanced language model for enterprises needing state-of-the-art reasoning and content.
LLaMA 4
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Efficient open-source model, great for research teams and developers.
PaLM 2
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Google’s versatile model, strong in multilingual tasks and enterprise knowledge.
Mistral 7B
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Lightweight model for startups needing fast, cost-effective experimentation.
Claude 4.X
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Safe, conversational AI for customer experience, analysis, and writing support.
DeepSeek-R1
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Research-focused model, ideal for technical reasoning and complex simulations.
Whisper large⁠-⁠v3
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Automatic speech recognition for global teams needing multilingual transcription.
Stable Diffusion
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Generative image model, perfect for creative industries and design automation.
Phi-2
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Compact Microsoft model, optimized for edge devices and efficiency.
Google Gemini 2.0
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Next-gen multimodal AI for enterprises needing vision-language integrations.
Vicuna
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Open-source conversational model, popular with academics and AI enthusiasts.
DALL-E 3
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Text-to-image generation for marketers, designers, and creative production teams.

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Pricing models for artificial intelligence consulting

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Fixed rate
Best for clearly defined projects with limited scope, the fixed-rate model provides predictable costs and straightforward delivery. It’s ideal for businesses needing certainty and budget control without hidden surprises.
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Dedicated dev team
Perfect for scaling in-house capabilities. A team plugs into your workflow, accelerating progress while giving you full visibility, flexibility, and long-term continuity across your entire org’s AI initiatives.
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Outsourced managed delivery
The perfect model for companies that want a more hands-off approach. End-to-end AI project delivery is managed externally, ensuring deadlines, quality, and results while your team focuses on core business.
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Time and materials
The best for evolving projects where service level requirements shift unpredictably. You pay for actual work done, which makes things more flexible and transparent as the business’s needs and priorities change.

Future-ready AI capabilities that give your business the ultimate edge

Early-mover advantage with GenAI
Stay ahead of competitors by exploring generative AI applications before they saturate your market, securing differentiation and faster customer adoption.
ThoughtMesh accelerator for GenAI
Kickstart projects with our proprietary accelerator, designed to shorten time-to-value and reduce risks in deploying complex generative AI solutions.
Data readiness at enterprise scale
Ensure data quality, governance, and architecture can handle the demands of modern AI without slowing down adoption or creating bottlenecks.
Comprehensive MLOps toolkit
Deploy, monitor, and refine models with our proven workflows and automation strategies to ensure consistency, reliability, and scalability across your entire AI lifecycle.
Microsoft Azure AI expertise
Our team of certified Azure Data and AI experts work with you hands-on to facilitate seamless integration, cloud scalability, and access to the latest Microsoft ecosystem advancements.
End-to-end AI/ML capability
From simple automations to advanced machine learning, our AI consultants help you tap into the full spectrum of expertise needed to design, implement, and scale AI initiatives.

Why choose us

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Influize delivered! The team built a robust eCommerce strategy, delivering outstanding UX and website design, driving exceptional sales and engagement.

Rachael Warren

Digital Director - NatruSmile

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Influize’s talented team crafted bold branding, intuitive UX, and a modern website for Car.co.uk , boosting engagement and digital presence.

Will Fletcher

CEO - Car.co.uk

Influize boosted our Instagram from 10k to nearly 100k across five campaigns. Professional, trustworthy, and easy to work with, I highly recommend them to other businesses.
Rob Cammish
Managing Director - Total K9
Influize delivered outstanding design and development for Trader’s platform, creating a sleek, user-friendly car auction marketplace. Their innovative approach boosted engagement and efficiency.
Anthony Sharkey
Operations Director - Trader.co.uk
Influize provided strategic direction and exceptional UX design for Domains.co.uk’s new projects, modernizing our platform and boosting engagement. Their innovative approach was outstanding.
Steven Jackson OBE
Director - Domains.co.uk
Influize's strategy skyrocketed L’ANZA’s Instagram growth, adding 50,000+ followers this year. Their celebrity influencer network boosted brand awareness and sales. Excited to keep using them!
Michael Lindbloom
Social Media Manager - Lanza
Influize boosted our Instagram from 10k to nearly 100k across five campaigns. Professional, trustworthy, and easy to work with, I highly recommend them to other businesses.
Rob Cammish
Managing Director - Total K9
Influize delivered outstanding design and development for Trader’s platform, creating a sleek, user-friendly car auction marketplace. Their innovative approach boosted engagement and efficiency.
Anthony Sharkey
Operations Director - Trader.co.uk

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Meet with our AI consulting team today

The right AI guidance will save you months of wasted effort and hundreds of thousands in preventable missteps. But our services are 100% personalized, so everything starts with a discovery call.

Get clarity and direction in one focused strategy session.

A call with our team isn’t a sales pitch. Think of it more like a working session. You’ll walk away knowing exactly where artificial intelligence fits into your workflows and tech stack, which projects deserve your immediate attention, and how to move forward with confidence.

  • A tailored roadmap showing quick wins and long-term opportunities
  • Expert insight on risks, gaps, and potential pitfalls to avoid.
  • Guidance on the best technologies and approaches for your needs.

Don’t wait until competitors leap ahead or an internal project stalls. Booking your consultation today puts you one step closer to turning AI from a risky experiment into a growth driver that scales across your business.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is AI consulting?

AI consulting is simple at its core: it’s expert guidance on how to actually make AI useful inside your business. That might mean figuring out which projects are worth the money, helping your team avoid rookie mistakes, or stepping in to make sure implementation doesn’t break your systems.

Hiring an artificial intelligence consulting company is like having someone in your corner who’s already been through the fire. Instead of guessing, you move faster, spend less, and actually see results. Our expert team is well-versed in the whole AI development lifecycle, so it’s easy for us to zero in on the exact areas you need our help.

What industries do you specialize in for AI consulting?

We work across industries, but let’s be honest. AI makes the biggest impact in certain places. Think finance, healthcare, SaaS, logistics, ecommerce, and customer service. That’s where automation, personalization, and smarter decision-making drive serious ROI.

Can you build custom AI solutions for my business?

Yes. If you need something built from scratch, we can deliver it. Most clients hire us for AI technology consulting first so we map the strategy, scope, and pitfalls. Then, either we build the solution or support your team in doing it. After launch, we stay available for adoption, optimization, and ongoing improvement.

Do you offer AI strategy consulting or just implementation?

Both. Strategy consulting is what you’ll hire us for if you need to know what tools to use, which business problems AI should solve, where the fastest ROI is, and how to phase things so you don’t burn budget. Implementation is execution. Strategy is making sure you’re running in the right direction first.

How do you approach AI integration with existing systems?

Our first step is mapping every critical workflow: what talks to what, where data flows, and where failure would hurt. From there, we design the integration so the AI model plugs in cleanly without disrupting day-to-day ops. If something can’t integrate natively, we’re able to work with you to build connectors or restructure your stack so it does.

The whole point is making AI invisible to your users, so it just works, and you don’t get the 2 a.m. outage calls.

What sets your artificial intelligence consulting firm apart from others?

We distinguish ourselves through a rare combination of deep technical expertise, strong business and industry insight, and a relentless focus on measurable results. Clients choose us because we bridge the gap between technology and strategy, and we stay accountable to outcomes, not vanity metrics.

Most AI consulting firms simply don’t bring that specialized expertise.

Do you work with startups or only enterprise clients?

We offer AI consulting for startups. We also offer AI consulting for small businesses. But those companies come to us with tighter budgets and less infrastructure, so the playbook looks different.

Instead of sprawling roadmaps and enterprise-scale integrations, the focus is rapid, cost-effective deployment that proves ROI fast. That usually means lighter tools, smarter automation, and setting a foundation that can scale without breaking when they grow.

For enterprises, it’s more about governance, compliance, and stitching AI into huge, complex systems. For startups, it’s speed, efficiency, and keeping burn rate low while still building something that lasts.

Can you help us identify the right AI use cases?

Our first step is mapping where AI can actually move the needle: cost savings, revenue growth, efficiency, or customer experience. We look at your workflows, data, and priorities, then rank opportunities by feasibility and ROI.

Sometimes the best answer is a quick off-the-shelf integration. Other times, it’s a custom solution. The point is you don’t waste money chasing shiny projects that don’t deliver.

What technologies and platforms do you use?

It depends on your stack and needs, but here are the core tools we work with across the AI lifecycle:

Data storage and management: SQL, NoSQL, Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery.

Data processing and prep: Python, Spark, Airflow, dbt, Pandas.

Model development: PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, Hugging Face, LangChain.

Cloud infrastructure: AWS (SageMaker, Redshift), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform.

MLOps and deployment: MLflow, Kubeflow, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines.

Visualization and monitoring: Power BI, Tableau, Looker, custom dashboards.

Can you help us build generative AI tools?

Yes. We specifically offer generative AI consulting services.

We’ve built chatbots, content generation systems, image and video generators, code assistants, transcription tools, and personalization engines for all kinds of companies. We can also work with you to develop prompt-driven AI agents you can use for business tasks.

What’s the first step to get started?

It starts with you booking a discovery call. We’ll talk through your goals, challenges, and current setup, then map where AI makes the most sense. From there, you’ll know exactly what the first move should be.

Do you provide AI training or workshops for teams?

Yes. A lot of clients bring us in not just to design solutions, but to level up their people. Training might include hands-on activities like technical workshops, leadership briefings, and cross-functional sessions that demystify AI.

In fact, this is something we generally include with every AI consulting package because that’s what gives your team the confidence and frameworks to adopt AI in daily work. That way, the expertise doesn’t leave when we do.

What’s your experience with machine learning and deep learning?

Extensive. We’ve worked across the full spectrum from classic ML models like regression, classification, and recommendation systems to deep learning architectures for vision, natural language, and generative tasks.

Beause of that, we’re able to immediately determine when to apply a simple model for efficiency versus when to deploy something more advanced, like a neural network. That judgment call is where most teams slip and where our experience pays off.

Can we see examples of past client successes?

Yes. You’ll find related case studies linked here as well as higher up on the page. They highlight how we’ve delivered real results across different industries and AI use cases. If you’d like something closer to your situation, ask us on your discovery call and we’ll share the most relevant examples to your email.

Do you offer pilot programs or MVP development?

Yes and yes. Most of our clients start with a pilot or MVP to test their initial assumptions, validate AI’s ROI, and de-risk a bigger rollout. It’s the fastest way to prove value without overcommitting resources. From there, scaling is straightforward because the groundwork is already laid.

How much does AI consulting typically cost?

It depends on scope, timeline, and whether you need strategy, implementation, or both. Some projects start with a few thousand for an audit or workshop. Larger engagements involving custom development run into the six figures.

The key is that pricing always matches outcomes so there’s no wasted spend. All of our consulting plans are personalized based on the level and type of involvement you need from us. That’s why the first step is to get you on a call with our AI consulting team.

Are your solutions scalable as our business grows?

Yes. Every AI project is designed after we’ve accounted for your growth plans in the initial stages. Cloud-native infrastructure, modular architectures, and data pipelines that won’t crumble under new demand come standard. Whether you add ten users or ten thousand, the systems we help you build will be fine.