AI is disrupting the world of consulting, and so far, EY is cashing in. The Big Four consulting and accounting firm reported on Wednesday that AI-related revenue was up 30% in its 2025 financial year, which covers the year ending June 30. EY said that consulting services like "delivering enterprise-wide transformations" and "AI governance frameworks that help drive the responsible implementation of AI" helped drive the surge in demand. The firm said it invests more than $1 billion each year in developing AI-first platforms and products, including 1,000 AI agents and the deployment of more than 100 internal AI applications. Read more about how EY has made AI a key cornerstone of its business on Business Insider: https://lnkd.in/em_qqFrX (Credit: Getty Images) #ai #wallstreet #finance
really interesting to see how quickly consulting itself is being redefined by AI, what stands out here isn’t just the 30% jump in revenue but how firms like EY are basically shifting their entire DNA toward AI-first thinking, it’s less about using AI as a tool and more about building an ecosystem where governance, transformation, and delivery all run through it, feels like the next few years will separate firms that just “offer” AI services from those that are truly built around it.
Impressive results. EY’s commitment to AI innovation and responsible implementation is clearly paying off. It’s exciting to see how traditional consulting models are evolving into AI-driven ecosystems that deliver real transformation and long-term value.
This is a strong signal for the entire consulting industry — AI isn’t a side initiative anymore; it’s becoming core to value creation. EY’s early results are a case study in what’s possible with the right vision and execution.
$4400 gold.
For the consulting industry, this is a clear indicator that AI is no longer a peripheral initiative but has become fundamental to value creation.
Great read, Business Insider ! It’s fascinating to see how EY is leveraging AI specifically in the Life Sciences sector: from their Life Sciences 4.0 workstreams, creating patient‑centric platforms, advancing drug discovery, and optimising clinical trials, to integrating breakthroughs from Aqurance into Veeva technology and life sciences platforms. It’s very exciting to see how these initiatives are driving innovation and improving health outcomes across the sector.
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20hEY’s 30% rise in AI-related revenue confirms a larger Hard Trend: AI isn’t just enhancing consulting, it’s redefining it. When firms move beyond experimenting and start building AI into their core strategy, real transformation happens. The takeaway is clear: if AI isn’t part of your foundational business model yet, you’re already behind.