"This trend has remained the same in 2017 too, where IBM and Accenture continue to win most deals. "Our consulting business is nowhere close to that of IBM or Accenture. These companies have traditionally advised their clients on technology, on business - an advantage which we don't have," Lakshmikanth said.Infosys had acquired Lodestone, a management consultancy firm, in 2012. "I expect Infosys doing this, because it makes business sense. Because, local professionals will have better understanding of customers' digital and consultancy demands," he said.

Source: Economic Times May 28, 2017 11:03 UTC