ML/AI and Data analytics are part of the day-to-day today. And many have taken this seriously and invested in Machine Learning Operations (MLOps). Mostly by introducing practices and tools/software (e.g. MLFlow, Kubeflow, AWS Sagemaker etc) that aim to operationalize the development, deployment, and management of machine learning models. Data is...
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Empower your M&A activity with Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) techniques
Exploring unconventional ways to empower M&A due-diligence process using Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)
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The hidden gem of M&A IT integration
According to Harvard Business Review (HBR) “typically 70%–90% of acquisitions are abysmal failures”. HBR recommendations are around smarter capital investment decision making, providing better management oversight, transferring or sharing valuable skills and capabilities. What I struggled to find are the details around actual failures, and what role does technology play...
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Why get proactive with IT due diligence?
More often technology becomes a topic of conversation in the boardrooms and across executive management. According to Deloitte M&A trends reports, it is also a motivation behind c.15% of the transactions.
CIOs and technology management teams play critical role in overall transactions and need to be prepared.
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Cyber threatens M&A deals
Cyber-attacks are a big deal in today’s world, and many already had an impact on Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A). I put together a brief post illustrating recent examples of the impact and emphasize the importance of the Cyber due diligence during M&A process…
One of the key risks to assess is if cyber-attack have taken place without the target’s awareness and without the acquirer’s knowledge.
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The rise of startups in UAE, fundraising options and preparations that are often missed…
Worldwide, there are about 300 million people trying to start about 150 million businesses. About one third will be launched, and it is approximately 137,000 per day. UAE ecosystem Based on the latest MENA research conducted by Arabnet, 31% of MENA investors are located in UAE, $459M is the value...
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M&A + Cloud = Love
Cloud technology promises to transform cost-structures, manage risk and optimize the time of the transaction executions.
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