ESI News
Firms will Invest More in AI After the Pandemic, but Delivering ROI will take Skill, Scale, and Time
ESI ThoughtLab study of 1,200 organizations reveals that generating ROI on AI is still a work in progress that requires a focus on strategic change September 15, 2020 (Philadelphia, PA) – Two-thirds of senior executives across industries—and nearly nine out of ten leaders from the world’s largest enterprises—believe that artificial intelligence (AI) is vitally important […]
August 19, 2020 (Philadelphia, PA) – ESI ThoughtLab, a leading thought leadership and economic consultancy, is delighted to announce the promotion of Dr. Daniel Miles to the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Dr. Miles was formerly the Chief Economist for ESI ThoughtLab, a position he has held since the firm was created as a joint venture with […]
Do you have questions about the RACP application process? ESI has answers. PA RACP grants are very competitive. Our experts have worked with nonprofits, private developers, corporations, municipalities, and public-private partnerships on first-time and re-submissions for RACP funding. Q: How do I know if my project is eligible for RACP funding? A: RACP grants are very […]
Stephen P. Mullin and Richard Voith, Founding Principals of Econsult Solutions, Inc. (ESI), are proud to announce a leadership transition that will seamlessly position ESI for continued growth in serving our clients with high-quality professional analyses and direction. The transition is being implemented with the following promotions and corresponding changes in management roles: Peter Angelides and Lee […]
ESI ThoughtLab and group of cybersecurity advisors release findings from study of 1,009 of the world’s largest firms. June 18, 2020 (Philadelphia, PA): A comprehensive study conducted by ESI ThoughtLab reveals that increased investment in cybersecurity can generate a significant ROI of 179% and provide greater protection as companies cope with the fallout from COVID-19. ESI […]
ESI is happy to announce the following staff promotions: Ian Bowen and Peiyong Yu to Associate Director Carlos Bonilla, Nicola Coakley, Julia Cohen, Michele Plaugic, and Alix Sullivan to Senior Analyst Lindsay Durkalec to Senior Business Development and Marketing Associate “We strive for ESI to be a place where our people can thrive and advance, […]
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Gina Lavery has been named Vice President and Associate Principal at Econsult Solutions, Inc (ESI). Ms. Lavery joined ESI in 2017 as an Associate Director and was quickly promoted to Director. Her practice areas include economic development, real estate analysis and market studies, and transportation planning. “Gina has been rising star at ESI since […]
Cybersecurity is constantly developing and evolving to new threats and increasingly sophisticated hacks and hackers, with the next decade set to present a host of new challenges. On average, companies spent $9.6m on cybersecurity last year. That ranged from $0.6m for those with less than $1b in revenue to a whopping $29.2m for firms with […]
Evidence-based research from ESI ThoughtLab will offer executives the strategic insights and performance metrics needed to create data-enabled enterprises for the Fourth Industrial Revolution March 10, 2020 (Philadelphia, PA) – ESI ThoughtLab, a leading economic research firm, today announced Driving ROI Through AI, an in-depth research program that will provide executives with an evidence-based roadmap for transforming their companies into high-performance enterprises powered by artificial intelligence (AI). While some ROI analysis on AI exists, it is generally anecdotal and fails to present the variations […]
Please join ESI, Penn IUR, and Perry World House for an interactive discussion on findings from a year-long global assessment of smart city solutions. Presenters and panelists will explore how cities can go beyond current smart solutions to become ‘hyperconnected’ hubs generating large economic, social, and environmental benefits by linking key elements of their urban […]