Why Tech M&A Is Ramping Up This Year

Why Tech M&A Is Ramping Up This Year

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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