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IBM Consulting

Tech Consulting · Tech + business consulting
C

Mixed (C) — Consultancy Caliber Grade

IBM's consulting arm (formerly IBM Global Business Services, rebranded 2021). Mix of strategy, tech implementation, and AI services. Acquired PwC Consulting 2002. Has spent two decades in restructuring mode. Mid-tier methodology rigor; talent quality varies by practice; conflict-of-interest profile is cleaner than Big 4 audit-coupled peers.

64
Composite / 100
/ Subscore Breakdown · 5 Dimensions

Where this grade comes from.

Outcome Track Record
C
Pricing Honesty
C+
Conflict of Interest
B-
Talent Quality
C+
Methodology Rigor
C
/ Public-Record Events

Key events & disclosures.

  • IBM Global Business Services rebrand to IBM Consulting 2021
  • PwC Consulting acquisition 2002
  • Multiple rounds of layoffs/restructuring through 2024
  • Watson + AI consulting expansion

/ Best for

Clients with existing IBM technology investments seeking integrated consulting + technology delivery.

/ Watch out for

Long restructuring history has affected senior-talent retention. Verify the assigned team's tenure.