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Business-as-usual could erase 30% of revenue for tech services firms, Bain & Co finds

Source Decision Insights Record Published November 18, 2025 Companies 2
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Technology services firms face the potential for a revenue decline of 30% if they continue with a traditional business model, according to a report by Bain & Company, titled The New Growth Equation for Tech Services. The report indicates that failing to adapt to current market conditions, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) advancements and macroeconomic shifts, may erode enterprise value significantly.

As outlined in the analysis, ongoing changes are reshaping the technology services industry. Economic nationalism, an aging population, and the energy transition are factors that also demand strategic evolution. The report asserts that leading firms can achieve growth rates of 8% to 10% by revising their offerings and adopting value-based pricing strategies.

Kushal Raja, a partner at Bain & Company, emphasized the need for technology firms to reimagine their strategies, stating, “The next wave of winners will be those that reimagine strategy using a micro-battle approach... to fully capture the value of this change.” By integrating AI into their operations and focusing on specialized expertise, companies can improve their EBIT margins and enhance performance.

Bain identifies eight key imperatives for technology services providers to remain competitive, including shifting strategies towards “micro-battles” and building multiservice solutions. Firms are encouraged to adopt a zero-based approach, embedding AI into their internal processes to improve efficiency and productivity.

In summary, providers that continue to operate as usual risk severe financial implications, while those that strategically leverage AI and modernize their operations are likely to sustain or grow their margins and overall revenue.

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