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Accelerated AI journey

Unlock AI potential with a strategic approach.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, but without a clear roadmap, companies risk wasted investment and missed opportunities. Our expert-led Accelerated AI Journey ensures you rapidly identify, prioritize, and validate AI opportunities in Salesforce.
Don’t fall behind. Get started with your Accelerated AI Journey today and achieve the following in four weeks or less!
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AI & intelligent automation use case inventory

Stakeholder Interviews & Discovery
We meet with your key business and IT leaders to understand pain points, business goals, and AI readiness. Identifying existing processes, automation, inefficiencies, and AI aspirations is crucial. By assessing these factors, we can better tailor our approach to meet the unique needs of each organization.

Technology Landscape Review
Assessing current systems, data availability, and AI capabilities is a critical step in your Accelerated AI Journey. By thoroughly identifying potential AI and automation opportunities based on existing infrastructure, we can ensure that our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs and readiness of each organization.
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Industry & AI market research

We analyze the AI use cases shaping your industry—from chatbots in financial services to predictive maintenance in manufacturing and AI-driven risk analysis in insurance—to identify where AI can create the most impact. We benchmark your organization against industry leaders to set realistic goals, then evaluate top solutions like Salesforce Einstein, Azure OpenAI, or UiPath based on your specific needs. Finally, we assess regulatory requirements such as GDPR, HIPAA, or SOC 2 to ensure every recommendation is both effective and compliant.
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Use case identification & documentation

We develop an inventory of AI-driven Salesforce opportunities categorized by business function, such as customer service, finance, operations, and sales. These opportunities are aligned with strategic business goals, including cost savings, revenue generation, and risk mitigation. Insights from industry AI best practices and existing capabilities are incorporated to validate the feasibility and return on investment (ROI) of proposed AI initiatives. This comprehensive approach ensures that each opportunity is thoroughly analyzed and tailored to the specific needs and objectives of the organization.
“Not only is the Sikich team knowledgeable, their team members are great to work with and feel like an extension of our firm. No matter the task, they are dependable, responsive, accurate, and always up for the challenge in helping us come up with creative solutions.”
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Prioritization matrix & feasibility analysis

Impact vs. complexity evaluation

We assess each AI use case for impact and feasibility, mapping initiatives into Quick Wins, Big Bets, and long-term priorities.

ROI & business case development

We estimate AI’s cost savings, efficiency gains, and revenue potential while identifying risks, compliance needs, and required resources.

AI tool & platform recommendations

We assess AI tools like Salesforce Einstein, Azure AI, and OpenAI, then outline an integration plan that fits your ecosystem and business needs.

AI roadmap and implementation strategy

Step-by-Step AI Deployment Plan

To effectively implement AI within an organization, it is essential to define project phases, timelines, and dependencies. Our team will outline key milestones and deliverables for AI adoption and identify the required skill sets, training needs, and change management strategies. By doing so, your organization can ensure a structured approach to AI deployment, maximizing the chances of success and integration with existing systems.

Governance & Risk Considerations

Our team addresses security, compliance, and ethical AI concerns by defining robust data governance policies and implementing comprehensive AI model monitoring strategies. In this phase of the process, we ensure that our AI solutions are not only effective but also adhere to all required standards and regulations.

Executive Presentation & Roadmap Review

Our team will deliver findings and recommendations in an executive-ready presentation. We align the roadmap with leadership priorities and budget considerations by comprehensively reviewing each aspect. Our detailed analysis and strategic insights will ensure that the AI deployment plan is not only feasible but also aligned with your organization’s goals.

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Proof of concept

Selection of a High-Impact, Low-Effort AI Use Case
We help you identify a quick-win AI use case from your prioritization matrix—one that delivers fast, meaningful business value.

Data Readiness Assessment
We assess your data’s availability and quality to confirm it can support effective AI modeling.

Prototype Development in a Sandbox Environment
We build a sandbox prototype—such as a chatbot, predictive model, or document automation tool—to show real-world performance, metrics, and business benefits.

Stakeholder Review & Next Steps
We present results and user feedback, helping your stakeholders define next steps to scale AI solutions from prototype to full deployment.
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Partner with Sikich for an accelerated AI journey

Our approach includes clearly defined AI opportunities aligned with your business goals, prioritized use cases based on feasibility and impact analysis, and a strategic roadmap outlining the next steps for AI implementation. Additionally, we develop tangible AI proof of concepts to demonstrate real-world benefits, ensuring a comprehensive strategy for leveraging AI in your organization with Salesforce.