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Due diligence is ever more critical as the battle for cloud sovereignty intensifies

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Based on VMware solutions and ecosystem vendors, with tools and competitive advantage (under the current regulatory climate) to be able to provide the highest levels of compliance comfort with data sovereignty requirements and/or other regulations such as GDPR.

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5 pillars of a cloud-conscious culture

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Most CIOs recognize the advantages of cloud, the global reach it provides, and the ease with which services can be scaled up and back down again. It enables us to free our people so they can innovate and create lasting competitive advantage.” But recognizing cloud advantages doesn’t always mean a smooth transition from on-prem.

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Due diligence is Ever More Critical as the Battle for Cloud Sovereignty Intensifies

CIO

Based on VMware solutions and ecosystem vendors, with tools and competitive advantage (under the current regulatory climate) to be able to provide the highest levels of compliance comfort with data sovereignty requirements and/or other regulations such as GDPR. getty So, what is the answer here?

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5 pitfalls to avoid when partnering with startups

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Their unique focus and approaches to innovation can make startups a highly advantageous partner in delivering business value in ways traditional vendors can’t offer. In the absence of a multistage due diligence process, an enterprise could face third-party risks. This diligence doesn’t end at selection, Rabra adds.

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Beyond the status quo: Harnessing data and AI to drive transformational value in private equity

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From due diligence to exits, a bespoke and integrated approach that unifies the correct talent, necessary data, and AI components is essential. Fund managers must approach pre-acquisition stages with this mentality as data analytics applied at the due diligence and negotiation stages results in the most long-term value creation.

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Private equity looks to the CIO as value multiplier

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“There’s much more of an investor focus on, ‘How can we take best take advantage of AI?’ PE investors are increasingly recognizing digital transformation and AI as critical drivers of competitive advantage, adds Cache Merrill, founder and CTO at software development firm Zibtek.

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Major de-booking proves that suppliers are in the driver’s seat: Analyst

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Financial due diligence, said Annand, has not always been central to big tech deal making, but rather than risk another.com bubble, the supply chain is signaling they want no part in evaluating their customers business model and future profitability.Discounting or creative financing are no longer necessary parts of a successful product strategy.