Pertama vs Intersect AI: AI Consulting Compared
Intersect AI bridges the gap between AI strategy and delivery with strong ROI methodology. Pertama delivers practical AI for SMBs in SEA. Here's how they compare.
Quick Comparison
AI Training & Advisory for SMB
Best For:
SMB needing hands-on AI training and implementation
Planning + delivery bridge, ROI-focused
Best For:
Enterprise companies wanting quantifiable AI ROI
Detailed Feature Comparison
| Feature | Pertama Partners | Intersect AI |
|---|---|---|
| SMB Focus | Purpose-built for SMB | Enterprise-focused |
| ROI Methodology | Practical ROI tracking | Deep ROI measurement framework |
| Strategy-to-Delivery Bridge | End-to-end support included | Specialized bridge methodology |
| Government Funding Support | Full support across SEA | Not a focus |
| SEA Local Expertise | Deep SEA + HK knowledge | Global, not SEA-specific |
| Transparent Pricing | Published tier-based pricing | Custom enterprise quotes |
Who Each Firm Serves Best
- SMB with 20-500 employees
- Companies in Southeast Asia + Hong Kong
- First-time AI adopters wanting practical support
- Businesses seeking government-funded training
- Enterprise companies wanting quantifiable AI ROI
- Organizations where AI strategy hasn't translated to results
- Global firms wanting planning-to-delivery bridge
- Companies with failed or stalled AI initiatives
Service Comparison
Intersect AI excels at bridging AI strategy to measurable outcomes. Pertama focuses on practical SMB AI adoption.
| Service | Pertama | Intersect AI |
|---|---|---|
| AI Strategy | ||
| ROI Measurement | Practical tracking | |
| Strategy-to-Delivery Bridge | ||
| AI Training Programs | ||
| Government Funding Support | ||
| Stalled AI Initiative Recovery | Basic | |
| Transparent Pricing |
Pricing Approach
Transparent, tier-based
Three tiers for SMB budgets with government subsidy support.
- SMB-friendly pricing
- Government subsidies (up to 90%)
- No minimum engagement
- Clear ROI tracking included
Enterprise ROI-based pricing
Premium pricing reflecting deep ROI methodology and strategy-to-delivery expertise.
- Deep ROI measurement methodology
- Strategy-delivery bridge expertise
- Enterprise-grade accountability
- Track record recovering stalled AI projects
When to Choose Pertama
- You're an SMB starting your AI journey
- You're in Southeast Asia or Hong Kong
- You want government subsidies for AI training
- You need practical implementation alongside strategy
- Your budget is under $200K for AI initiatives
When to Choose Intersect AI
- You've already invested in AI strategy but haven't seen results
- You need deep ROI measurement and accountability frameworks
- You're an enterprise with stalled AI initiatives to recover
- You need a dedicated strategy-to-delivery bridge methodology
- Your AI budget exceeds $200K and you want quantifiable outcomes
Frequently Asked Questions
Intersect AI specializes in bridging the gap between AI strategy and actual delivery. Their ROI methodology quantifies AI outcomes at each stage. For SMBs with simpler AI needs, Pertama includes practical ROI tracking without the enterprise overhead.
Yes, Pertama can assess and course-correct AI initiatives. However, for complex enterprise AI program recovery, Intersect AI's dedicated bridge methodology may be more appropriate. Pertama is best for SMBs starting fresh or with early-stage AI challenges.
Intersect AI operates globally but doesn't have dedicated SEA presence or expertise in regional government funding programs. For SEA-specific AI consulting, Pertama offers deeper local knowledge and funding support.