My understanding is that they don't really have a product but have some tools and a lot of people who they put to work to provide solutions.
If so - they are essentially just doing bespoke project implementation work.
Is my understanding correct?
Just another data platform, not much different from the others except better at convincing execs they are.
Wouldn't it be easier to simply hire consultants directly?
eg if you are selling a "hedge fund stratergy", you tell the client it is too hard for them or they are not large enough to invest. And they will fight to be included.
At the end of the day customers have a working solution, but it’s all developed and operated in a completely bespoke way each time.