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Integration Is the Product: A Quiet Truth About Enterprise AI

Drew Donaldson

Published on: 06/07/2026

In enterprise AI the model is now a commodity and systems integration is the real product. Why integration drives cost, value, and lock-in, and how to evaluate vendors accordingly.

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AI Implementation Consulting: What You're Actually Paying For

Drew Donaldson

Published on: 25/05/2026

AI implementation consulting is mostly org redesign and integration, not the model. Here's what a real partner does versus what the market sells you.

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