US accounting firm Sikich has launched AI Solutions Studio to expand its AI consulting capabilities.
The firm also named Ray Beste as the company’s principal AI strategist.
This move aims to bolster the company’s generative AI and data analytics strengths, providing innovative solutions that promote business growth and success.
Beste said: “At Sikich AI Solutions Studio, we provide a practical roadmap to ensure AI investments deliver measurable value. Our approach goes beyond technology, embedding quality and compliance at every step to help organisations navigate a competitive landscape and achieve lasting success.”
The Sikich AI Solutions Studio will offer a comprehensive suite of services to guide organisations through their AI journey.
This includes a strategic framework for AI adoption, addressing key areas such as vision setting, terrain mapping, course selection, tool choice, upskilling, training, and maintaining human oversight. The studio will also to monitor progress and help achieve set goals.
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By GlobalDataAn AI and insights opportunity assessment methodology, another key element of the studio’s offerings, helps in identifying AI use cases, assess return on investment potential, and highlight gaps in talent, technology, and data governance.
The studio’s AI governance model provides a framework to ensure scalable and responsible AI implementation in line with regulatory standards and organisational values.
To further support the development of AI solutions, Sikich has a team to create custom AI tools and solutions across multiple sectors.
This team will focus on delivering tailored AI innovations to meet the specific needs of clients in various industries.
Additionally, the Sikich AI Solutions Studio offers enhanced AI education programme to help clients develop internal AI expertise and foster a culture of innovation.
Sikich CEO Chris Geier said: “With Sikich AI Solutions Studio, we’re building on our strong foundation in AI and data analytics to offer even more comprehensive AI services.
“By centralising our expertise, we’re well-positioned to guide our clients through every stage of their AI journey. Ray and our dedicated AI team will spearhead efforts to ensure businesses can translate AI potential into real business outcomes.”
