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Whether you're looking to make an indelible mark, adjust your business model or tap into a new corner of the market, we can help you execute your strategy in a rapidly evolving field. | Global technology M&A update: 3Q11 highlights While M&A value declined in other industries, the aggregate value of global technology M&A increased 8% sequentially. It was the second consecutive quarter dominated by big-ticket deals in which established companies pursued strategic growth trends, but interestingly, PE firms contributed more than half of the deals valued above $1 billion. Learn more. Global information security survey findings 2011 If your organization is looking to the past for ways to protect the future, your information security program is already out of date. Which measures should companies take in today’s hyper-connected, borderless world? We have identified three significant trends. Learn more about them now. Global Capital Confidence Barometer 2011 For the past three years, leading corporates focused on reducing financial risk, improving operational fitness and learning to live with volatility. As a result, our fifth Capital Confidence Barometer reveals a new paradigm: M&A activity and extreme market volatility are now co-existing. There is a surprising appetite for deals, as top global corporates remain resilient to market turbulence. Global technology M&A update: 1Q11 highlights The first quarter started the year off strong for global technology M&A, with deal numbers increasing 26% YOY and 13% sequentially — the eighth consecutive quarter without a decline. As technology innovations steer society toward a “smart world,” we anticipate a strong year for M&A. Learn more about today’s driving trends. Global technology M&A update: 4Q10 highlights 2010 had a full-year increase of 41% in deal numbers and a 26% increase in total value. While mobile, social and cloud dominated the industry, other trends drove deals as well. Will M&A growth continue into 2011? Find out why we say “yes” and which trends point to renewed confidence. Global technology trends and performance Technology companies have done more than ride today’s economic roller coaster — they’ve helped guide it. Which strategies are being used to meet consumer demands? And how is each sector (computers, internet, semiconductors, etc.) faring? Inside, we share insights, benchmarks and answers to many questions weighing on executives’ minds. Technology transactions rise despite risks As technology companies seek to achieve growth through strategic transactions, integrations are being evaluated earlier than the historic norm. The top 25 technology companies by market capitalization have increased their cash, short-term and long-term investments by an astounding 33% in the last year, to US$350 billion. Discover which megatrends are on the rise. |
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EventsContacts Harry EveraertsTechnology Leader Ernst & Young Tel: +32 2 774 91 11 Technology M&A and industry trends 
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