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New IDC MarketScape Shows Digital Transformation Consulting and Systems Integration Services Vendors Must Have 3rd Platform Technology Expertise to Remain RelevantInternational Data Corporation (IDC) has published a new MarketScape report profiling and positioning the leading providers in the worldwide market for digital transformation consulting and systems integration services. The study found that buyers indicated a variety of non-IT roles were the key sponsors for digital transformation implementation service projects 60% of the time. IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Digital Transformation Consulting and Systems Integration Services 2015 Vendor Analysis (IDC (News - Alert) #255870) evaluates the offerings and prospects of eight vendors' relative capabilities. The vendors included in the analysis are Accenture, Cognizant, CSC, EY, HCL, IBM (News - Alert), PwC and Tech Mahindra. The IDC MarketScape methodology placed Accenture, IBM and PwC in the "Leaders" category. "When buyers were asked what characteristics were required for a digital transformation implementation services project to be successful, two characteristics were tied for first place: the 'ability to achieve desired business outcomes,' and the ability to 'deliver innovation that produces results'," said Gard Little, Research Director, IT Consulting and Systems Integration Strategies at IDC. "A successful digital transformation solution requires a seamless combination of business process and IT/people change that meets business needs with the correct implementation of 3rd Platform technologies. Therefore services vendors in the space must possess solid technical expertise across all aspects of the 3rd Platform technologies as well as equally sound business process and change management knowledge to stay relevant in the space," said Ali Zaidi, Senior Research Analyst, IT Consulting and Systems Integration Strategies at IDC. About IDC MarketScape IDC MarketScape vendor analysis model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of ICT (information and communications technology) suppliers in a given market. The research methodology utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each vendor's position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of IT and telecommunications vendors can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360-degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective vendors. For more information about IDC MarketScapes, please contact Karen Moser at [email protected]. About IDC International Data Corporation (IDC) is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications, and consumer technology markets. With more than 1,100 analysts worldwide, IDC offers global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in over 110 countries. IDC's analysis and insight helps IT professionals, business executives, and the investment community to make fact-based technology decisions and to achieve their key business objectives. Founded in 1964, IDC is a subsidiary of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research, and events company. To learn more about IDC, please visit www.idc.com. Follow IDC on Twitter (News - Alert) at @IDC. - # # # - All product and company names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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