How Do You Make An M&A Work? Here Are Five Lessons

Tech Sector Leads Way In M&A Activity

Mergers and acquisitions are big business news, with technology vendors and solution providers sometimes at the center of activity.

In fact, Deloitte recently called 2015 a “landmark” year for M&A activity, with a global record $4.7 trillion shelled out by businesses, including private equity firms.

And after it surveyed nearly 2,300 U.S. executives in February and March, Deloitte said business should expect more of the same, with the technology sector leading the way for the third consecutive year.

But what have some solution providers learned from mergers they have been involved in? Here are five lessons learned from a few executives who talked with or responded to email inquiries from IT Best of Breed.