Deloitte recognized as No. 1 in Global Business Consulting by ALM Intelligence, ranked No. 1 in Consulting Service Providers by Market Share, Worldwide 2015 by Gartner, and named a Leader by IDC MarketScape

New York, June 23, 2016 — For the sixth consecutive year, top analyst and research firms have recognized Deloitte with prominent accolades for its depth and breadth with Consulting services. In recently released reports, ALM Intelligence ranked Deloitte #1 in global business consulting, the IDC MarketScape named Deloitte a leader in global business consulting, and Gartner ranked Deloitte #1 in consulting service providers by market share, worldwide. Deloitte's capabilities were examined across a multitude of businesses, including consulting, risk, advisory, tax, and audit.

We believe these recognitions serve as a testament to Deloitte's commitment of helping companies solve their most complex problems—while transforming the way our network serves clients, develops our people, and leads our industry. Additionally, we feel that earning this leadership distinction from top industry analysts year after year speaks to Deloitte's deep specialization and ability to provide valuable insights and execution at scale.
                    - Jim Moffatt, Deloitte Global Consulting Leader

Among its recognitions, Deloitte ranked No.1, based on revenue, in global consulting by ALM in its Global Consulting Index 2015. Deloitte is listed by Gartner as No.1, based on revenue, in global consulting in its April 22, 2015, report entitled Market Share Analysis: Consulting Services Worldwide, 2015. Additionally, the organization was named a leader globally and across all regions based on capabilities for Business Consulting in IDC's report, MarketScape for Business Consulting 2016 Vendor Analysis–Worldwide1, Americas2, EMEA3, and Asia Pacific4.

As noted in the IDC MarketScape report, "clients worldwide consider Deloitte to be the most capable firm at challenging corporate culture and delivering value-creating innovation." The IDC MarketScape also named Deloitte as a leader across multiple markets including the Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific based on strategy and capability.

In addition to ALM Intelligence ranking Deloitte No.1 in Global Consulting, Deloitte was also ranked #1 in Global Strategy and Operations Consulting for the second consecutive year, #2 in Global HR Consulting and #3 in Global IT Consulting.

"Looking ahead, Deloitte remains focused on making innovation, digital, talent, and bold leadership our top priorities as we deepen and broaden our global capabilities," continued Moffatt. "Growth, amidst market forces like the rapid pace of technology, remains the biggest issue on the minds of the CEOs our organization serves. Deloitte will continue to deliver the trusted insights and broad capabilities clients and the industry rely on to meet these changes, and look forward to remaining a global leader in professional services."

About the reports

The Global Consulting Index 2015 is ALM Intelligence's flagship report, providing both insights on provider capabilities and engagements, as well as quantitative market data for consulting providers to assess growth opportunities—the Global report provides an outlook of the market dynamics, history, and recent events in the consulting industry and how they relate to the overall economy and adjacent markets.

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, 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.

Gartner annually publishes its market share and rankings for the previous calendar year across all Technology related capability. The Market Share Analysis: Consulting Services Worldwide, 2015 assess the market based on revenue derived from Business Consulting (consulting leading to IT solutions), IT consulting, outsourcing, software services, and hardware services. It also assesses the market by industry segment, regions, and countries. This report is part of their market share series.

1Source: IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Business Consulting Services 2016 Vendor Assessment by Cushing Anderson, March 2016, IDC #US40634416e

2Source: IDC MarketScape: Americas Business Consulting Services 2016 Vendor Assessment by Cushing Anderson and Jim Westcott, March 2016, IDC #US40634116

3Source: IDC MarketScape: EMEA Business Consulting Services 2016 Vendor Assessment by Mette Ahorlu, Cushing Anderson, March 2016, IDC #EMEA40414216

4Source: IDC MarketScape: AP Business Consulting Services 2016 Vendor Assessment by Cushing Anderson, Cathy Huang, Takuya Uemura, March 2016, IDC #AP40634316