Delante, an award-winning international search agency, has announced a major expansion of its service infrastructure to pioneer AI Search Optimization (AISO) for global brands. This strategic move aims to secure primary citations for clients across generative platforms such as ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews. Drawing on more than 11 years of industry experience and a portfolio of over 3,000 completed projects across 35 international markets, Delante’s analysis highlights a critical shift in consumer search behavior, where traditional SEO tactics alone are no longer sufficient. The firm notes that search engines are evolving into "answer engines" that synthesize immediate answers via Large Language Models (LLMs), making it essential for enterprises to be established as trusted entities within the data nodes feeding these systems. Delante’s AISO methodology goes beyond keyword implementation, incorporating rigorous AI visibility monitoring, AI search training, and restructuring data architecture so LLMs can easily parse and trust the information. By strategically building "AI Authority," the agency helps brands become the number-one cited sources by AI engines, bridging the gap between legacy ranking factors and next-generation Answer Engine Optimization (AEO).