Vault Guide to the Top 25 Technology Consulting Firms, 2012 Edition

Get a head start on your industry research with the seventh 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 1,500-plus practicing technology consultants through an exclusive Vault survey. No industry has been immune to the effects of the global recession of the past several years, but tech consulting has held up better than most thus far. While budget-cutting disputes in government spell concern for federal contractors, areas such as business process outsourcing, essential IT spending and globalization have insulated the majority of firms in the industry of late, and look set to continue to do so in the near future. And, with the pace of technological innovation showing no signs of abating, and signs that a recovery is taking hold, the future looks bright for anyone interested in a career in the tech consulting field. 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.