Struggling ‘zombie companies’ might seem like bargains to acquiring firms, but purchasers should look before they leap. According to a study from Kearney, such companies end up heavily detracting from shareholder returns ..read more

Hospitality firm Whitbread has agreed a three-year digital innovation collaboration with global consultancy Cognizant. The professional services firm will now work to empower Whitbread’s growth ambitions across the UK and Germany ..read more

Accenture has announced it is set to acquire global retail technology firm Logic to enhance its capabilities in the segment. The deal means Accenture stands to add hundreds of experts to its international retail technology transformation team ..read more

Project One has announced the addition of Alessia Di Giacomo to its team. She brings more than two decades of experience as a change director with international companies. On her appointment, Di Giacomo remarked, "Three key elements make Project One special to me: the firm’s team of experienced change professionals delivering flexible and fully customised solutions; an entrepreneurial and agile culture; and a consulting approach that emphasises efficiency, autonomy, and creativity ..read more

More than 80% of industry experts anticipate the volume of restructurings to rise over the coming two years. North America and Europe are the geographical markets expected to lead the trend. Companies around the world are coming under increasing pressure – as the global economy continues to struggle on multiple fronts ..read more

With over 14 years of consulting experience leading Gate One's Experience Transformation practice, David Forde explores the value of the Chartered Management Consultant accreditation. He recounts his journey to obtaining the award, and explains how it can benefit both consultants and clients ..read more

Major tech outages have recently impacted customers and operations around the world – from banks to airports. Stephen Johnson, business IT expert and Founder and CEO of quality engineering consultancy, Roq, explains what companies can do to prepare for future outages ..read more

Global management and technology consultancy Capco has appointed Anil Nanda as its new head of payments for the UK and Europe. Based in London, he joins the senior leadership team within Capco’s expanding UK and global banking and payments practice ..read more

Corporate distress in Europe has risen 10% year-on-year, with the UK and Germany remaining among the most distressed markets in Europe. A new study suggests that the UK’s economy is still struggling with the reduction of disposable income among its consumers – leaving many service-oriented businesses vulnerable ..read more

Victoria Brownsell has joined Entec Si as a consultant. The appointment follows a series of new business wins for the consultancy. Founded in 1996, Entec Si is a business change consultancy specialising in technology and digital transformation ..read more