It's about the modern day J2EE - Kubernetes. Approximately the same cost per "getting something done" ratio. Exactly the same kind of orgs (both on the seller and buyer sides). I hear the money is good though, if you're into that kind of slow work.
Of course it's also possible to use this tech to actually get stuff done. But that's not what it's widely used for in this consulting environment.
The typical end-customer is you (the tax payer.) You have no influence over what you paid for, though. Also: it's a recurring cost, like Netflix. It doesn't really stop...
I mean, you've got to admit, it's a repeat of history?