October 16, 2024 - As AI continues to excite the business world, many companies are rushing to adopt analytics tools in hopes of gaining a competitive edge. But without a solid data foundation, those efforts are doomed to underdeliver.

In this blog, HPA Senior Advisor Bob Kaplan explains why organizations must prioritize data engineering before implementing trendy AI solutions, highlighting how a strong data infrastructure can be a strategic asset that powers innovation and growth.

October 7, 2024 - Artificial Intelligence is posed to change the business landscape, with early adopters best positioned to succeed. While executives recognize the importance of AI, many struggle to develop and implement a cohesive AI strategy.

In this article, HPA Senior Advisors Ed Wiley and Ujjwal Sinha outline a practical approach to developing and adopting an AI strategy.

An EdTech provider in hyper-growth mode sought customer segmentation and go-to-market assessment to improve sales and marketing effectiveness and productivity.

A PE-owned, multi-billion dollar global software security service provider sought to develop a strategic plan and go-forward strategy for the company’s most profitable division but needed additional resources to do so.

A publicly traded global SaaS provider of workforce management solutions, targeted primarily to the SMB marketplace, was preparing to undertake its first formal strategic planning process to help guide its next stage of growth.

A high-growth, mid-size online specialty retailer was looking to attack larger competitors and needed to develop a robust go-to-market strategy and pricing structure.

HighPoint deployed a team led by a former BCG Partner with extensive e-commerce experience and a former LEK senior consultant from that firm’s retail practice.

When a PE-backed B2B services provider in the education industry was faced with declining growth that jeopardized their projections and growth targets, they hired a new CEO. Along with an onboarding process, the firm sought a new sales and marketing strategy to realign with their ambitious goals.

An E-Commerce division of a large publicly traded international commerce solutions provider sought to establish a strategic Business Intelligence and Analytics team to provide actionable recommendations in support of growing their own clients’ business.

When an industry-leading gaming and electronic systems and products company merged with a complementary player of equal size, the company sought integration assistance and cost reduction. Functions across IT, supply chain, product teams, and more required the identification of synergies and opportunities to consolidate operations of the two organizations.

When a $5B specialty technology company demonstrated signs of stress – including slowed services growth and uneven performance across geographies – the company sought a thorough evaluation of services strategy and performance.