Deloitte named a leader for business consulting globally by IDC

New York, NY, 25 June 2014– Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (Deloitte Global) is pleased to announce that Deloitte has been named a leader for business consulting globally and in the Americas, Asia Pacific, and EMEA regions by IDC in their annual report series, MarketScape for Business Consulting 2014 Vendor Analysis – Worldwide, Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific. In addition, according to the IDC report, Deloitte out-performed its peers in market share globally and across all regions based on revenue.

The IDC MarketScape report assesses the capability and business strategy of the leading business consulting firms. The report provides an evaluation based on a comprehensive framework and a set of parameters that assesses global business consulting service providers relative to one another and to those factors expected to be most conducive to success in a given market, both in the short and long-term.

According to Cushing Anderson, VP on Consulting, HR and Learning Services research at IDC, “Worldwide, Deloitte is regarded as among the best of all firms at delivering value-creating innovation and at helping its clients manage risk, transform significant processes, and comply with new or existing regulations. Deloitte is also seen as better than many of its peers at helping clients reduce costs, improve efficiency, and identify and implement options for growth. Additionally, it is perceived as better than many of its peers at helping clients expand into new markets or geographies and at integrating risk awareness and solutions within other consulting engagements.”

“We are very proud of IDC’s recognition of Deloitte’s ability to help clients address their most complex business challenges, from strategy to execution, in the global and local markets where they operate. Deloitte’s mission is to deliver sustainable impact for clients based on the insight we bring and an outstanding ability to help them implement the advice we provide.” said John Kerr, Deloitte Global Consulting Leader.

Geographical insights:

• In the Asia Pacific region, Deloitte is considered the “most capable of all firms at helping its clients transform significant processes.”
• In the Americas, “Deloitte's clients are particularly impressed with the consulting teams, who are described as ‘very strong and reliable,’ ‘knowledgeable,’ and ‘exceptionally good.’"
• In the EMEA market, “Deloitte is considered the most capable of all firms at helping its clients reduce costs.”

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Deloitte provides audit, tax, consulting, and financial advisory services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries. With a globally connected network of member firms in more than 150 countries, Deloitte brings world-class capabilities and high-quality service to clients, delivering the insights they need to address their most complex business challenges. Deloitte has in the region of 200,000 professionals, all committed to becoming the standard of excellence.