Tag archives: digital

Back to the basics: the business value in keeping human interaction

By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on February 9, 2017 Posted in M&A, Technology and innovation

In today’s market, there is significant buzz around phrases such as automation, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, robotics and the like. Many businesses are investing in the fast-paced technology sector and innovating outdated systems for customer engagement. For example, earlier this year, the first U.S.-based robotic café opened its (figurative) doors to patrons in San Francisco, … Continue reading

Merging of digital and physical worlds: impact on M&A in non-digital industries

By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on November 10, 2016 Posted in M&A, Technology and innovation

Strategy& of PwC published Mergercast “Digital Deals – A New Frontier” (Episode 56) in July 2016, which discusses the growing rationale for digital deal-making and post-deal challenges. Particularly, this podcast identifies that digital deals accounted for nearly 32% of all transactions in 2015, up by 20% since 2011, indicating the growing appetite for digital M&A. … Continue reading