Akash Bhatia

Akash Bhatia is a core member of Boston Consulting Group’s Technology, Media & Telecommunications and Technology Advantage practices, where he focuses on helping clients understand and leverage disruptive technologies.

Akash has worked with a wide range of companies in tech and non-tech industries, on topics including portfolio rationalization, M&A due diligence, platform strategy, go-to-market approaches, tech strategy, and partner ecosystems. He has a strong interest in, and has worked with clients on, the Internet of Things.

Prior to joining the firm, Akash was a principal at Oliver Wyman in its hi-tech practice and a partner in the tech strategy practice at Infosys Consulting. Akash was one of the early employees of an enterprise software startup in Boston (now part of IBM) where he helped define, market, and sell portal solutions.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

MS, Computer Science, University of Maryland
BSc, Honors, St. Stephens College

Publications and Videos

Your Software Customers Need a Tailored Industry Approach

Rising customer expectations mean software companies are increasingly “verticalizing” their products, marketing, sales, and ecosystems—adapting them to distinct industry needs and use cases.

How the US Can Strengthen the Global Semiconductor Ecosystem

The National Semiconductor Economic Roadmap offers a plan for supporting the US industry and boosting global resilience.

Adopting an Ecosystem-First Mindset in Software

Modern partner ecosystems offer multiple advantages to software firms—but many struggle to build one. Here are five critical strategies for success.

The Growing Influence of Developers in Enterprise Tech Sales

Developers are wielding more clout when it comes to the technology their companies buy and use. Here’s how to get their attention.

The Battle at Computing’s Edge

Compared with cloud computing, competing at the edge requires a more complex set of skills and capabilities. So today’s winners may not be tomorrow’s.

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IT Spending Pulse #2: Buyers Are Optimistic About 2021

After a challenging year for tech vendors, our latest survey reveals a shift toward pre-pandemic IT budgets and priorities—even in some hard-hit industries.

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BCG IT Spend Pulse: How COVID-19 Is Shifting Tech Priorities

BCG’s recent survey of nearly 700 IT buyers across industries found that the dynamics of demand are evolving. Vendors must ensure that their sales tactics are suited to the new environment.

Ready or Not, AI Is Coming to IT Operations

Artificial intelligence is shaking up business as usual, enabling companies to deliver predictive insights at extraordinary speed and scale. It’s little wonder that AI has attracted enormous interest and investment. Up to now, IT organizations have been slower to apply machine learning (ML) technologies to themselves. That may soon change. A number of vendors have begun developing powerful analytics tools to address the particular challenges IT personnel face.

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