Next year is shaping up to be a very strong year for M&A activity in the Knowledge Economy. In order to assist your preparation for 2021, take a look at our M&A Preview, in which we discuss the following eight key trends:
- The adoption of digital is accelerating
- Emerging technologies are being commercialised rapidly
- There is a convergence across the sector and delivery models are blending
- Private equity participation in the knowledge economy is increasing
- Next-generation technology platforms are emerging
- Vertical software solutions are playing an increasing role
- Buyers are returning to nearshore locations for access to new skills
- Shareholders are aligning expectations and addressing structural risks
Equiteq is pleased to share the results of our review of M&A and equity market trends across the growing human capital management (HCM) service provider partners industry. Increased automation and digital technologies are acting as enablers and catalysts of disruption to the HCM Market. They are also creating new opportunities and challenges for organizations and HR functions, in particular the emergence of AI and machine learning. Our research considers key industry and M&A trends within the space.