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Insights on the IT Consultant Market
Articles on market rates, multi-sourcing and best practice.
The IT consultant market moves fast. Day rates vary significantly across skills and regions, emerging technologies create demand for specialists that barely existed two years ago, and the way companies source IT resources is constantly evolving. This is where we collect knowledge, data and perspectives to help you navigate it.
Our articles are written on the basis of the insight we build daily as a multi-sourcing platform for IT consultants — through dialogue with 100+ consultancies, hundreds of matching processes and ongoing market analysis. We don't write to sell; we write because transparency benefits everyone in a market that has historically lacked it.
You'll find articles on market rates and benchmarks, multi-sourcing as a strategy, recruitment mistakes and best practice, AI and technology trends, as well as practical guides for IT procurement. Everything is freely available — no paywall, no registration required.
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The Hidden Cost of Opacity in IT Consulting
Most companies buying IT consulting services are operating in the dark. Here's what information asymmetry costs — and how platform models are changing it.
How AI Is Changing IT Consultant Procurement
AI is changing IT consultant procurement by making parts of the process faster and more consistent. Here's what it means for how you find consultants.
IT Consultant Rates 2026: Western Europe Guide
Typical hourly rates for senior IT consultants across Western Europe and the UK — by skill area, with guidance on what drives rates up or down.
How to Write an IT Consultant Brief That Works
Learn how to craft IT consultant briefs that attract qualified candidates. Practical tips for IT managers, CTOs, and procurement leads.
IT Skills Shortage Europe: Hardest Roles 2025
Explore which IT roles are hardest to fill across Europe in 2025, why the gap is widening, and what strategies CTOs and IT leaders can use to adapt.
Fixed Price vs. Time-and-Material
Compare fixed price and time-and-material contracts for IT consulting. Learn when each model works best and how to reduce risk in your sourcing decisions.
Why the Best IT Consultants Are Often Not the Ones Who Respond First
Speed of response is a poor proxy for consultant quality. Learn why the fastest responders often aren't the best fit and how to structure smarter selection.
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