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Why Companies Are Using M&A to Transform Themselves, Not Just to Grow

Harvard Business Review

Sponsored by Accenture Strategy. The current cohort of acquisitions goes well beyond the typical defensive, synergy-driven, horizontal integration that marked previous M&A spurts. Market breakthroughs. It can take years to build distribution networks or gain a foothold in a particular market. Insight Center.

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A Board Director's Perspective on What IT Has to Get Right

Harvard Business Review

online idea markets), the center of expertise for innovation support, and analysis across the enterprise. The biggest opportunities for these companies are simplification and horizontal integration projects. Participating in Strategy Formulation. Improving Operational Efficiency.