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The Shocking Rarity in IT Consulting: Independence
In most business disciplines where the stakes are high, independence is a given. Financial auditors must not own stock in the companies they evaluate. Investment
Who is Really Paying Your MSP? · The Hidden Incentives Behind IT Advice
In the vast ecosystem of information technology, the companies that help businesses implement and manage systems often serve as intermediaries between corporate buyers and the
Analytics Maturity in Utilities · Analyzing our Mid-market Survey
We know well from our experience in Utilities IT & AI consulting — spanning telecom, electricity, water, and natural gas providers — sit at the
Analytics Maturity in Tourism · Analyzing our Mid-market Survey
Our consultants with experience in Tourism IT & AI consulting, whether in the context of travel agencies, tour operators, attractions, or regional destination managers, know
Analytics Maturity in Retail · Analyzing our Mid-market Survey
Our experience in Retail IT & AI consulting has been at the forefront of technology adoption for decades, leveraging point-of-sale data, e-commerce platforms, loyalty programs,
Analytics Maturity in Real Estate · Analyzing our Mid-market Survey
Our experiences in Real Estate IT & AI consulting have shown us that these firms, from brokerages to home-builders, are under intense pressure to modernize.
Analytics Maturity in Private Equity · Analyzing our Mid-market Survey
Our experience providing Private Equity (PE) IT & AI strategy consulting confirms for us that these firms live and die by portfolio company performance. Increasingly,
Analytics Maturity in Energy / Oil & Gas · Analyzing our Mid-market Survey
Our experience delivering Energy IT & AI consulting confirms for us that Oil & Gas firms operate some of the most complex and capital-intensive systems
Analytics Maturity in Manufacturing · Analyzing our Mid-market Survey
Our CIOs with expertise in Manufacturing IT & AI consulting know that these companies generate enormous volumes of data through production lines, supply chains, quality
Analytics Maturity in Logistics · Analyzing our Mid-market Survey
Our experience in Logistics & Transportation tech consulting confirms that these firms sit at the heart of the supply chain, where efficiency is everything and
Analytics Maturity in Legal Services · Analyzing our Mid-market Survey
Our CIOs with experience supporting Legal Services know that the legal sector sits at an inflection point. Traditional firms still rely heavily on manual processes
Analytics Maturity in Insurance · Analyzing our Mid-market Survey
Our experience in Insurance IT & AI consulting informs us that these companies have always been data-driven at their core, from underwriting and risk assessment
Analytics Maturity in Healthcare · Analyzing our Mid-market Survey
As we know well from our Healthcare IT & AI consulting experiences, healthcare organizations balance two immense pressures: the demand for innovation to improve patient
Analytics Maturity in Financial Services · Analyzing our Mid-market Survey
Our experience in Financial Services IT & AI consulting shows us that these firms are among the most data-intensive organizations in the mid-market. From banking
Analytics Maturity in Entertainment & Media · Analyzing our Mid-market Survey
Our experience in Entertainment & Media IT & AI consulting informs us companies have been among the earliest adopters of advanced data and AI capabilities.
Analytics Maturity in Education & EdTech · Analyzing our Mid-market Survey
We know well from our Education and EdTech IT & AI consulting that these organizations span a wide spectrum, from traditional schools and universities to
Analytics Maturity in Professional Services · Analyzing our Mid-market Survey
As a consulting firm and experts in Business & Professional Services IT & AI consulting, we know this sector – spanning consulting, legal support, staffing,
Analytics Maturity in Food Services · Analyzing our Mid-market Survey
As we know well from our Agriculture & Food Service IT & AI consulting, this industry sits at the crossroads of tradition and innovation. Many
Analytics Maturity in CRE · Analyzing our Mid-market Survey
As a result of our deep experience in Commercial Real Estate (CRE) IT & AI consulting, we know well that CRE firms face unique challenges
Analytics Maturity in Aerospace · Analyzing our Mid-market Survey
As we know well from our Aerospace IT & AI consulting, it is one of the most complex environments of the mid-market: capital-intensive, highly regulated,
Data, BI, & AI in the Mid-market · 2025 Analytics Maturity Survey
One of the most common questions we receive, and the basis of interest of many clients in our Tech Assessment services, is to compare their IT
Webinar · How IT & AI Can Drive Enterprise Value
Recently our CEO Jeff Roberts shared his insights and Innovation Vista’s framework on how IT and AI capabilities can increase company valuation, often delivering returns
Evolution for Revolution · The Digital ROI Journey Consists of Individual Steps
Not long ago, “digital transformation” was dismissed as a buzzword reserved for tech giants. Today, it’s a competitive necessity. For midsize companies as much as
An Insurance Policy with ROI · Insure AND Ensure Your Organization’s Future
Every CEO understands the logic of insurance. You pay premiums not because you expect disaster, but because you know the risk is real. Health insurance
Efficiency Isn’t Bad · It’s Just Not Enough
In the boardrooms of midsize companies, efficiency is a comfortable word. It conjures up visions of leaner processes, cost savings, and quarterly reports with neatly
Sculptor vs. Painter · Level Your Tech Landscape, So You Can Level Your Virtual CIO
To risk starting out this article with an obvious acknowledgement: Technology initiatives don’t all carry the same risks, rewards, or complexity. Some are iterative, reversible,
What’s Next Beyond LLMs? Sensory AI
Over the last few years, large language models (LLMs) have transformed how organizations think about artificial intelligence. Tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini demonstrate the
Future-Proof your Organization · AI-Human Collaboration & Max Automation
For midsize organizations, the question is no longer whether artificial intelligence will change how work gets done – it already has. The real question is
Sometimes a Project Manager is Not Enough · When to Consider a Virtual CIO to Lead Enterprise System Projects
Enterprise technology projects are rarely just about technology. When organizations undertake implementations of large-scale systems – ERP, CRM, HCM, etc. – the promise is transformative
Modernization for Monetization · Digital Transformation in Healthcare
The waiting room of a busy regional healthcare clinic used to hum with the sound of frustration. Patients lined up at the reception desk, flipping