Why data management could be the key to securing a 'buy and build' exit

Nearly three-quarters of buyouts in North America are now part of buy-and-build strategies. Their growth in popularity is a reflection of the capacity of these deals to deliver greater returns than the more traditional growth and venture models. However, a buy-and-build strategy often takes a lot longer to deliver value. Often a major reason for the delay to value is the challenges companies face when trying to seamlessly integrate multiple acquisitions together. It's estimated by Harvard Business Review that between 70% and 90% of mergers and acquisitions fail with one of the chief c...