Consulting firms aren't observersthey're now core AI infrastructure builders
Accenture's leap into the Leader quadrant highlights several trends:
- AI is now strategic consulting muscle: The firm's reinvention model blends data, automation and AI into a unified offering that tackles value creation, not just technical deployment. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
- Platforms signal capability, not hype: Tools like GrowthOS and Spend Analyzer aren't just bells and whistlesthey operationalize insights and productivity across client estates. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
- Magic Quadrant recognition matters: Gartner's new evaluation framework validates that consulting firms are judged not only on advice but on execution excellence with AI at scale. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
This isn't just good PR for Accentureit's a market signal that enterprises should scrutinise how consulting partners integrate AI into transformation journeys holistically.
