IBM CbD - thoughts, review (be honest)

Hey folks,

what do you all think of IBM's CbD program and the Global Business Services group?

I have found varying opinions online and just wanted people who have had experience with the company (as an intern, employee, client or other) to weight in on the conversation.

I only ask because I am considering taking IBM CbD over another management consulting opportunity this summer for an internship experience. (The other shop is ZS Associates).

(Also I know that IBM is not straight management consulting - it is more geared towards IT implementation and strategy/analytics).

Let me know!

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