Why Tech M&A Is Ramping Up This Year

The video discusses the current state of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the tech industry, comparing it to the previous year. It highlights the trend of mega deals, with significant transactions like Microsoft-LinkedIn impacting the market. The software industry remains a key focus, with cloud, security, and IoT being major areas of interest. The video also touches on the tech IPO market, noting a slow shift from staying private to going public, with expectations for more activity in 2017.

How does the current year's transaction pace compare to last year's record?

What impact did Microsoft LinkedIn have on the current quarter's numbers?

What are the key trends in software M&A mentioned in the text?

What are the three key areas within software that are seeing increased interest?

What is the outlook for the IPO market according to the text?