PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Use AI in professional services to improve client delivery

Arinco helps legal, accounting, consulting and other professional services firms across Australia and New Zealand use Microsoft AI to improve client service, increase workforce capacity and put organisational knowledge to work.

We connect secure cloud platforms, trusted data, modern applications, workplace tools and governance so firms can introduce AI while protecting client information, quality and professional accountability.

Deliver more value without increasing pressure on your people

Professional services firms face rising client expectations, growing workloads, pricing pressure, regulatory obligations and competition for experienced people. Fragmented knowledge, manual processes and ageing systems can also make it harder to deliver consistent work and respond quickly.

AI can help teams research, draft, analyse and collaborate more efficiently. Sustainable adoption depends on secure platforms, connected data, effective knowledge management and governance that protects confidentiality, quality and professional judgement.

How AI can create value in professional services

Trusted by professional services organisations across ANZ

Hear how Arinco works alongside professional services firms to protect client information, modernise delivery and introduce AI into high-value work with appropriate governance and oversight.

Where professional services firms are applying AI

The right opportunities depend on each firm’s services, clients, knowledge assets, risk profile and technology environment. Common use cases include:

Research and document analysis

Search large collections of documents, identify relevant information and summarise findings to support research, discovery, due diligence and client work.

Help professionals create first drafts using approved templates, precedents and organisational knowledge, with citations and expert review supporting quality and accountability.

Create copilots, agents and intelligent applications that help clients access information, complete common requests and collaborate with professional teams.

Find relevant experience, draft responses and coordinate review workflows to reduce the time required to prepare high-quality bids and proposals.

Automate approvals, document handling, quality checks and other repeatable processes while retaining clear controls, escalation points and human oversight.

MinterEllison reduces advice drafting from hours to under 30 seconds

MinterEllison worked with Arinco to develop a secure Advice Generator using Azure OpenAI and Azure AI Search. The solution drafts legal advice from approved research content and provides citations so lawyers can review the source material and remain accountable for the final advice.

The impact:

Arinco’s capabilities for professional services

Arinco brings together the strategy, platforms, data, applications, security and managed services needed to introduce AI across complex professional services environments.

Set direction and establish responsible governance

Identify valuable AI opportunities, assess organisational readiness and establish the governance, operating model and adoption pathways needed to scale responsibly.

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Build secure cloud and data foundations

Create secure Azure platforms, governed data environments and identity and security controls that protect client information and support analytics, applications and AI.

Create intelligent client services and workflows

Build copilots, agents, applications and automated workflows that improve research, drafting, client interactions and internal processes.

Enable professionals to work effectively with AI

Prepare identity, devices, collaboration tools and organisational practices for secure adoption of Microsoft 365 Copilot, workplace agents and AI-enabled ways of working.

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Operate, optimise and improve

Maintain and evolve Microsoft environments through ongoing operational support, specialist expertise, security management and continuous optimisation.

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Professional services customer stories

See how professional services firms are using Microsoft AI, cloud, data, security and workplace technologies to improve client delivery, increase productivity and modernise operations.

Frequently asked questions

How can AI be used in professional services?

Professional services firms can use AI to support research, analyse documents, create first drafts, prepare proposals, automate workflows and help employees find organisational knowledge. Each use case should be assessed for client value, information sensitivity, risk and the level of professional review required.

Firms need secure platforms, strong identity and access controls, governed data sources and clear policies for how client information can be used. AI outputs should also be monitored and reviewed, with access limited to approved people, systems and information.

Microsoft 365 Copilot can assist with drafting, summarising meetings and documents, finding information and completing routine work across Microsoft applications. Effective adoption also requires appropriate data permissions, governance, training and processes for measuring value.

Scaling AI typically requires secure cloud platforms, connected and governed data, effective knowledge management, identity and cybersecurity controls, monitoring and clear operational ownership. Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft security technologies can support different parts of this environment.

Build what’s next for professional services

Talk to Arinco about using Microsoft AI, cloud, data and security capabilities to improve client delivery, support your people and modernise operations securely.

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