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Plain English on AI, operating models, and what actually pays back.

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The evidence for operating-model-first AI (and why 95% of pilots fail)
MIT's NANDA initiative found that 95% of generative AI pilots produce no measurable bottom-line impact. BCG found 74% of companies cannot scale AI value. The pattern is consistent, and it is not about the models.
Nuno Neto27 May 2026
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How much does AI consulting cost? A 2026 pricing guide for SMEs
For an SME, AI consulting runs from a few thousand pounds for a costed roadmap to £25,000+ for strategy and build. Here is what drives the number, the four pricing models, and how to judge value before you spend a penny.
Nuno Neto1 Jul 2026

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Plain English on AI, operating models, and what actually pays back.

Four pieces to start with.

The evidence for operating-model-first AI (and why 95% of pilots fail)

How much does AI consulting cost? A 2026 pricing guide for SMEs

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