IBB Consulting joined Accenture Strategy in October 2017. The acquisition expands capabilities for Accenture Strategy to deliver strategy services for Communications, Media & Technology clients with pioneering strategic thinking around key industry issues such as networks, digital video and IPTV, digital transformation, next generation mobility, internet of things (IoT), M&A, cloud, advanced advertising, data analytics and insights, marketing optimization and international growth. “The convergence across companies in the Communications, Media & Technology industries is an opportunity to define and deliver a new breed of capabilities that drive competitiveness, reduce costs and expand operational excellence for our clients,” said Dr. Imran Shah, co-founder of IBB Consulting. “We are excited to be a key part of the Accenture Strategy family and to expand the delivery of deep, industry-specific strategies for clients seeking to stake claims in the digital world.” “Clients are seeking clarity amid the fast-paced disruption that has become the norm in the CMT industries and across all parts of their business and operations,” said Greg Douglass, senior managing director, Accenture Strategy Communications, Media & Technology practice. “The acquisition of IBB Consulting enhances our ability to deliver the latest thinking and strategies to our clients by leveraging emerging technologies that ultimately help them compete and win in the face of an expanding and evolving competitive landscape.” For more information, visit www.accenture.com/ibbconsultingacquisition.