Client
A Top ICT Company in Asia
Challenge
A leading Asian ICT company sought to strengthen its position in the rapidly evolving AI sector. The client needed a comprehensive understanding of how global ICT players are building AI businesses within existing operations and across new industries. They also aimed to identify startups that could serve as potential acquisition targets aligned with their current business portfolio.
Liahnson Approach
Liahnson & Company deployed a former global strategy consultant with direct ICT industry experience as the project manager. Over a two-week period, the consultant conducted global desk research and interviewed experts who had firsthand experience leading AI initiatives in the ICT and software sectors.
This combined approach, merging targeted expert consultations with structured secondary research, helped the client understand competitive dynamics and identify acquisition and partnership opportunities across key regions.
Expert 1 — VP, Top Security Company (United States)
- 20+ years of leadership experience across APJ in sales, marketing, and product strategy.
- Led global go-to-market planning and enterprise software business development.
Expert 2 — Director, Top Telecom Company (Singapore)
- 20+ years in cybersecurity strategy and product management.
- Expertise in business development and AI-driven service integration.
Expert 3 — VP, AI Software Company (United States)
- 30+ years in the global software industry.
- Specialized in product strategy, AI commercialization, and global partnerships.
Short-Term Consultant Dispatch
Liahnson’s Short-Term Consultant Dispatch Service connects clients with consultants from global strategy firms for focused 2 to 8 week assignments. These consultants apply structured consulting methodologies combined with real-time expert insights to deliver actionable outcomes at a fraction of the cost of traditional consulting engagements.
The service allows organizations to engage professionals for the exact period and expertise required. It offers flexibility to scale up or down based on project needs, whether it involves strategy report development, competitive benchmarking, or overseas market entry assessment. Clients can access consulting-level rigor without long-term contracts or unnecessary overhead.
In this project, the dispatched consultant acted as an embedded project manager, leading expert recruitment, synthesizing market insights, and guiding internal decision-making. The model provided consulting-level outcomes within a short timeframe and gave the client both strategic clarity and practical execution support.
Outcome
Through six expert interviews and comprehensive research, the client gained a clear view of global AI strategies across ICT segments and identified promising startups for potential acquisition. The project provided a practical roadmap for AI integration and accelerated the client’s decision-making process. Leveraging Liahnson’s agile dispatch model, the client enhanced its readiness for AI-driven growth and future strategic investments.
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