The most commonly requested consultant skills in the telco industry in Australia are big data, change management and business analytics, based on 500 project postings since 1 January. And what of other industries?

National, Sydney-based Finite Group of companies has jumped 57 places in the AFR Top 500 private companies list compiled by IBIS World, with a 35% increase in group revenues for 2016 to more than $345 million.

European consulting, technology and outsourcing services provider Capgemini has completed its acquisition of US-based IT services company IGATE Corporation.