Collective Intelligence

What Collective Intelligence does

Collective Intelligence is a privately held IT consulting and systems integration firm headquartered in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, founded around 2000 and operating for over 25 years. The firm delivers digital transformation services built primarily on the Microsoft technology ecosystem — including Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Power Platform, Azure, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Purview, ServiceNow, and Databricks — alongside complementary partnerships and instructor-led training programs. Its core service lines span AI and machine learning implementations, modern BI and analytics, data estate modernization, process optimization via Power Platform, cloud infrastructure migration, SAFe-based Agile transformation, and strategic IT staffing. The firm generates revenue through three primary streams: project-based professional consulting engagements, publicly priced instructor-led training (Power BI Basic/Advanced, Microsoft Fabric, and AI Training for the Modern Workplace), and staff augmentation placements. Client engagement is delivered through direct, consultative field sales to enterprise and mid-market buyers, with named customers across Department of Defense, county and state government, healthcare payers and providers, higher education, financial services, and manufacturing.

The firm has accumulated regulated-sector credentials including a GSA Schedule Contract (47QTCA24D005W) enabling federal procurement and CMMC 2.0 compliance assessment capabilities for defense contractors. Its competitive positioning rests on multi-decade leadership tenure, deep Microsoft specialization, and verticalized solution packages — though no proprietary software products, patents, or disclosed funding are indicated, and the business remains founder/management-owned without institutional investment. Active 2024-2026 signals include new training product launches, hiring for additional delivery capacity, and formal entry into the DoD vertical via security and predictive logistics offerings.

Name

Collective Intelligence

Legal name

Collective Intelligence

Website

https://collectiveintelligence.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Collective Intelligence is a privately held Central Pennsylvania IT consulting firm with 25+ years of experience delivering Microsoft-ecosystem digital transformation services — including AI, BI, Power Platform, and cloud modernization — to enterprise and government clients across defense, healthcare, education, financial services, and manufacturing verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Consulting Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Workplace & Collaboration Consulting (BPAHAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Custom Corporate IT Training & Upskilling Programs (BPAEANAB), IT & Software Engineering Staffing (BPACADAA), Work Management & Collaboration Suites (BPAMAMAG)

Keywords

• IT consulting services
• Microsoft platform integration
• Cloud migration services
• Business intelligence consulting
• Data analytics solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Lemoyne

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. IT Consulting Services: Professional consulting services for digital transformation, including AI/ML implementation, BI & analytics deployments, infrastructure modernization, process optimization, and Agile transformation. Services are delivered through project-based engagements and ongoing advisory relationships.
2. Training Services: Instructor-led training programs for Microsoft technologies including Power BI (Basic and Advanced), Microsoft Fabric, and AI/Copilot training. Delivered virtually, in classroom, or on-site formats.
3. Strategic Staffing: Matching specialized tech talent to specialized roles, providing staff augmentation for IT projects

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Collective Intelligence is a Central Pennsylvania IT consulting firm that designs, implements, and operationalizes digital transformation solutions on the Microsoft ecosystem (Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Power Platform, Azure, Microsoft 365, Purview), Databricks, and ServiceNow. It sells project-based consulting services spanning AI/ML, BI & analytics, data estate modernization, process automation, infrastructure modernization, Agile transformation, and vertical-specific solutions for government (including DoD), healthcare, financial services, higher education, and manufacturing. The firm also delivers paid, instructor-led training programs (Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, AI/Copilot) and provides strategic IT staffing.

Product overview

Collective Intelligence is a Central Pennsylvania-based IT consulting firm with over 25 years of experience. Rather than a single unified software product, its offering is a portfolio of consulting service lines and instructor-led training programs built on the Microsoft ecosystem. The core consulting services include AI + Machine Learning Solutions (powered by Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and Databricks), Modern BI & Analytics, Modern Data Estate Management, Process Optimization (via Microsoft Power Platform), Infrastructure Modernization, Agile Transformation, and Strategic Staffing. These services are delivered across industry verticals including Government, Healthcare, Financial Services, Higher Education, Manufacturing, and DoD. On the training side, the company offers three structured programs: Microsoft Fabric Training (a three-day instructor-led course), Power BI Training (Basic and Advanced tracks), and a newly launched AI Training for the Modern Workplace covering Microsoft 365 Copilot and AI agent development. Solutions are tailored per client engagement, with implementations on Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, Power Platform, Databricks, and ServiceNow.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Transitioned from isolated local reports to enterprise-wide Power BI reporting platform with global scalability
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability9 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationPremier Microsoft partner specializing in Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Microsoft 365, Azure, Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate), Microsoft Purview, and Microsoft Entra. Provides certified expertise in deploying and optimizing Microsoft technology solutions.
• DatabrickscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner specializing in the Databricks Data Intelligence platform for AI/ML solutions, data lakehouse architecture, and advanced analytics implementations.
• ServiceNowcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for workflow automation, ITSM implementations, and DevSecOps solutions leveraging the ServiceNow platform.
• Microsoft PurviewcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner providing data governance and compliance solutions using Microsoft Purview for data estate management, classification, and governance.
• ScantekminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for document digitization services supporting county government solutions, enabling paper-to-digital transformation for public records.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BlueGranite: Microsoft-focused data and analytics consultancy specializing in Power BI, Azure, and modern data platform implementations. Directly comparable BI/analytics consulting orientation and Microsoft partner profile to Collective Intelligence.
• Planet Technologies: Microsoft consulting and systems integration firm serving government, defense, and regulated industries with M365, Azure, and security/governance solutions. Highly comparable given Collective Intelligence's DoD/CMMC focus and Microsoft platform specialization.
• Concurrency: Mid-sized Microsoft-focused systems integrator specializing in Power Platform, Azure, and data analytics implementations for enterprise and mid-market clients. Closely comparable in size, Microsoft-first orientation, and BI/analytics consulting focus to Collective Intelligence.
• Stoneridge Software: Microsoft partner focused on BI, Power BI, and ERP/Dynamics implementations with published instructor-led training programs. Comparable in Power BI training plus consulting business model and Midwest regional presence.
• ThreeWill: Microsoft-focused consulting firm delivering SharePoint, Teams, Power Platform, and M365 digital workplace solutions. Comparable in Microsoft 365 collaboration focus and similar mid-sized profile.
• InfoReliance: IT consulting firm specializing in CMMC compliance, cybersecurity, and Microsoft 365 services for federal and defense clients. Directly comparable to Collective Intelligence's CMMC 2.0 and defense vertical focus.

Broad incumbents

• RSM US: Large professional services firm with significant Microsoft consulting, data analytics, and managed services practices serving mid-market. Comparable in mid-market enterprise Microsoft consulting focus but operates at much greater scale.
• Avanade: Joint venture between Accenture and Microsoft specializing in Microsoft technology services at global scale. Competes with Collective Intelligence on enterprise Microsoft deployments but operates at vastly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Sikich: Larger technology and business consulting firm with Microsoft cloud, analytics, and security practices serving mid-market and enterprise clients. Comparable consulting services but broader portfolio and larger bench than Collective Intelligence.
• Slalom Consulting: Technology and business consulting firm with strong Microsoft alliance delivering cloud, data, and AI transformation across verticals. Comparable service mix and Microsoft orientation but much larger footprint and bench.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/collectiveintelligence
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/447874
• Xx.com/cifeed

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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