Get a head start on your industry research with the sixth edition of the Vault Guide to the Top 25 Technology Consulting Firms. This is the essential listing of leaders in the IT field, covering everything from tech strategy stars to in-demand implementers. The top-25 firms featured here have been ranked by 1,700-plus practicing technology consultants through an exclusive Vault survey. In total, you'll find valuable information on a total of 50 technology consulting firms.
The tech consulting industry hasn't been immune to the effects of the global economic upheaval that struck in 2009, but the overall outlook for the field certainly isn't as bleak as that of some others. Growth predicted in the areas of business process outsourcing, essential IT spending and globalization are factors that will help buoy the industry in difficult times.
The firms detailed in this guide are at the leading edge of their industry, whether they're the traditional tech powerhouses like IBM and Cisco Systems, consulting mega-firms like McKinsey and Deloitte, or more specialized boutiques. Their ability to remain resilient and meet the new demands of the ever-changing market makes them the most desirable and sought after for anyone seeking employment in the industry.