AI Will Deflate Value of IT Work by Up to 25%, Hexaware CEO Says
THE SO WHAT
A 25% price compression on routine IT projects means margin is migrating from labor-heavy implementation to IP, automation, and integration layers. CIOs should be rebidding commoditized work with AI-first assumptions, while service providers need to decide whether they’re selling hours, platforms, or outcomes.
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