Accelerating AI innovation: Unlocking sustainable growth
AI is key to driving business performance, but many organizations struggle to move beyond proof-of-concept. Our AI advisory services help you turn experiments into scalable, enterprise-wide solutions that fuel sustainable growth—always grounded in ethical, human-centric practices and aligned with evolving regulations.
AI strategy: Bold thinking for realizing AI’s full potential
AI’s possibilities are vast but often underutilized. We challenge organizations to think big in terms of how AI can help speed trusted actions—whether automating processes, using predictive analytics, or transforming customer or citizen engagement. Our approach unlocks AI’s potential with future-focused solutions that go beyond today’s challenges. But bold thinking needs action. We help clients identify use cases that deliver real, measurable results. With our AI Use Case Library and global expertise, you’ll build on proven successes to accelerate your AI journey without starting from scratch.
AI roadmap: Pragmatic action to turn vision into value
Vision sets the path, but pragmatic action makes it real. Many organizations stall in AI implementation due to a lack of strategy. We work with you to develop comprehensive AI roadmaps aligned with your business goals and governance, guiding you from idea to full-scale deployment. Our End-to-end Delivery Playbook ensures a seamless journey from concept to production.
AI adoption: Human-centric AI transformation
AI isn’t just about technology; it’s also about people. Resistance to change and skill gaps are common challenges. Our change management and people-centric transformation service helps organizations foster a culture of AI-driven innovation by upskilling teams and building data literacy.
Through our AI Literacy offering , we provide structured learning to bridge the AI knowledge gap—ensuring leaders and employees have the skills to confidently integrate AI into their workflows and drive real business impact.
Responsible AI: Navigating risks and compliance
As AI evolves, its responsible use becomes critical. Our responsible AI approach ensures your AI solutions are safe, reliable, and ethical. We help you navigate regulatory requirements like the EU AI Act and other global and local standards for AI governance, so your organization stays compliant while building trustworthy AI systems.
Leading with AI strategy, people-centricity, and integrity
By partnering with us, organizations can confidently navigate the complexities of AI adoption, ensuring success through a balanced approach that combines strategic foresight, ethical responsibility, and a focus on people.
We guide clients through every step of their AI journey, aligning with our four AI imperatives for action: Envisioning the possibilities, Exploring ROI-driven use cases, Engineering future-ready foundations, and Expanding to achieve scale.
We help clients:
- Lead AI with an enterprise-wide strategy, aligning AI initiatives with business goals to build adaptive and resilient operating models and ensure scalable, ROI-driven outcomes.
- Foster a human-centric AI culture, addressing skill gaps and resistance to change through structured change management and workforce development.
- Embed responsible use of AI principles in every step of your transformation.
- Navigate AI risks and regulatory compliance, ensuring alignment with global standards such as ISO/IEC 42001 and emerging regulations to build trustworthy AI systems.
Accelerators for rapid AI Success
To fast-track AI adoption, we offer a suite of accelerators:
- AI maturity and strategic alignment: Align AI initiatives with business goals to address over 120 common challenges.
- Responsible AI Framework: Embed ethical AI practices using our AI Risk Matrix to ensure transparency and accountability.
- Proven methods for exploration, innovation, and design: Quickly identify and scale high-ROI AI use cases.
- End-to-end Delivery Playbook: Deploy AI with a step-by-step guide, with built-in quality assurance at every stage.
- Global AI Use Case Library: Leverage proven, industry-specific AI use cases.
- Change management & people-centric transformation: Foster an AI-ready culture by upskilling teams and addressing cultural resistance.
- AI literacy: Bridge the AI knowledge gap with structured learning that empowers employees and leaders to confidently work with AI, driving real business impact.
CGI business consultants collaborate with industry leaders to help unlock the full business potential of AI. Here are examples of proven use cases where CGI has supported clients from strategy to business transformation to delivery of trusted outcomes.
- Helping a major Canadian railway build the foundations for responsible AI
- Partnering with Helsinki University Hospital and CleverHealth Network to enable an AI-driven solution for detecting cerebral hemorrhages
- Assisting a Swedish municipality in advancing its AI maturity
- Working with a U.S. bank create tangible AI use cases for “quick win” investments
By connecting strategy to execution and bridging competing imperatives, we help clients think boldly and act pragmatically through our business consulting services. Learn how we combine decades of business consulting experience and leading end-to-end technology expertise with best practices, tools, and frameworks to accelerate results.