IBM has achieved the top spot in the White Space Thought Leadership Rankings for the second half of 2013.
The top 5 performers were IBM (1st), Deloitte (2nd), BCG (3rd), Roland Berger (4th), and Capgemini (5th).
Deloitte’s rise to 2nd place relates to its efforts in building Deloitte University Press, and shows the benefits of focusing on thought leadership in a dedicated way.
In measuring the performance of consulting firms, the White Space Report has taken into account the "consistency in the quality" of material published. Other factors considered in the rankings include differentiation and the extent to which their material prompted readers to take action.