Revolutionizing AI Implementation: AX Boost Launches to Drive Real Results

AX Boost: A Game Changer in AI Implementation

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, companies are increasingly eager to harness the potential of artificial intelligence (AI). However, many Japanese enterprises find themselves stuck at the Proof of Concept (PoC) stage, failing to translate their AI initiatives into concrete results. Recognizing these challenges, KI Strategy has announced the launch of AX Boost, a consulting service designed to bridge the gap between AI technology and practical business applications.

The Structural Issues Behind Failed AI Implementation

Despite a surge in interest regarding AI utilization, numerous projects in Japan do not progress past the initial experimental phase. The culprits behind these stalled initiatives are not rooted in the technology itself, but rather in a lack of strategic planning and unsuccessful implementation within workplaces. Companies often grapple with determining where to apply AI effectively, which leads to lost support from management and blurred returns on investment (ROI). Ultimately, if AI systems are poorly integrated into existing workflows, they may remain unused, mirroring failed deployments.

AX Boost aims to address these fundamental issues by actively engaging with organizations on the ground, where the professionals encounter daily challenges.

FDE (Forward Deployed) Support Model: A New Approach

AX Boost introduces a Forward Deployed support model, where consultants immerse themselves directly in client operations. By understanding business processes, organizational structures, and data from within, consultants can accurately define problems, implement solutions, and drive improvements. This model prioritizes outcomes over theoretical concepts, ensuring practical results rather than just theoretical frameworks.

Comprehensive Support Throughout All Phases

What sets AX Boost apart is its holistic approach. The service spans from strategy formulation, including business analysis and AI utilization identification, to architecture design and organizational rollout. It effectively tackles the question of who will own the project after the PoC stage and ensures that outcomes become embedded within everyday operations.

Flexible Pricing Structure

In an effort to foster alignment, AX Boost offers a flexible pricing system. Clients can choose between three fee structures: consulting fee-based, performance-based, or a hybrid model. This outcome-first reward structure encourages collaboration, as both the client and the consulting team work toward shared goals, creating a partnership grounded in mutual risk-sharing.

Target Audience and Challenges Addressed

AX Boost targets a broad range of enterprises and professionals facing specific hurdles:

- Uncertainty about where to start with AI
- Difficulty progressing beyond PoC stages
- Lack of in-house expertise in AX promotion
- Challenges with embedding initiatives into daily functions
- The necessity to advocate AX in investment or affiliated companies
- A desire for companions in AI advancement

Industries served include finance, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, real estate, marketing, and more—suitable for companies with employee counts ranging from ten to several thousand. Key stakeholders include executives, strategic planners, DX promoters, and IT division heads.

CEO Insights

For a decade, KI Strategy has prioritized meaningful projects that address societal challenges, including strategic development, digital transformation, operational improvements, and business initiatives. This commitment remains unwavering as the company recognizes the integral role technology plays in overcoming obstacles. The rapid progress of AI signifies a pivotal moment in how businesses can expedite solutions for both company-specific and societal issues. With the approach of its 11th business anniversary in June, KI Strategy is poised to lead this transformation through AX Boost, marking it as the first significant step forward.