Bozhidar Hristov

Editor’s note: Infosys, which just days ago announced plans to expand its presence in North Carolina and create 2,000 jobs, faces challenges as it seeks to become an even larger tech solutions provider. Investments in proprietary price-competitive offerings can turn the firm into a formidable solutions-led vendor, says an analyst for Technology Business Research. HAMPTON, N.H. – Temporary performance improvement highlights as shown in its most recent earnings report last week demonstrate Infosys’ efforts to retune its go-to-market messaging and portfolio offerings toward one of a software-like company. However, Infosys’ solution-led delivery framework remains fragile as the company balances...

Editor’s note: Grooming talent and developing IP ahead of market demand positions Accenture to win share as clients rotate budgets seeking business outcomes, says Technology Business Research analyst Bozhidar Hristov after reviewing Accenture’s latest quarterly financials. HAMPTON, N.H. – Accenture’s robust account management capabilities, paired with its deep industry expertise, helped the company maintain growth momentum into FY1Q16. As clients shift budget spend from “run the business” to “change the business,” Accenture’s sustained investments in resources (strategy and operations consulting) and IP (digital, analytics and cybersecurity) position the company to offer business-outcomes-oriented services. However, Accenture faces fierce competition as...