This document summarizes key points from a conference on strategies for IT internal auditors. It discusses the growing risks that organizations face from social media, cyber threats, and disruptive technologies. For social media, it outlines both opportunities for businesses but also risks from lack of control and oversight. It provides recommendations for establishing governance and policies around social media use. For cyber threats, it notes the rise in malware attacks resulting from employee social media use. The document emphasizes that IT internal auditors can help organizations understand and manage emerging risks from new technologies.
This document provides an overview of cyber risk management and regulation. It discusses the following key points:
1) The European Union has proposed new, unified data protection rules across EU member states to combat cybercrime and strengthen online privacy. It is also establishing a European Cybercrime Centre.
2) Regulation of data protection varies by state in the US, with some states like California having very strict notification requirements for data breaches.
3) Regulators worldwide are increasing scrutiny of cyber liabilities and there is an expectation that regulatory penalties for companies that fail to adequately protect against cyber risks will be stepped up.
I held this presentation on IT Policy in Europe 2010-2013: The Imperative of Walking
the Talk on Openness at the European Commission today. Walking the talk on
openness means real measures to push open standards-based interoperability across the European value chain—in all verticals.
What happened in Tech M&A during the first quarter of 2019? How has the rapid market recovery impacted valuations? Are private equity deals still soaring? Who are the new buyers making waves? Listen in as Corum Group gives the most in-depth look available at Q1 of 2019 for mergers and across all six technology sectors and 30 subsectors. Plus, we’ll get a special report on succession planning for tech company owners and executives, and a report from a special series of M&A conferences across Europe.
Tech M&A Monthly: 6 Merger Myth and MisconceptionsCorum Group
Strong public markets and high demand for disruptive tech are continuing to drive high valuations for technology companies. Corum Group’s research team looked at the key deals, trends and valuations across all six tech sectors and 30 subsectors. What sectors are getting the highest valuations? What are acquirers after? How long will these good times continue? Corum’s senior dealmakers will also address six merger myths & misconceptions that might be keeping your company from taking advantage of today’s hot M&A market.
With market uncertainty and volatility dominating finance headlines, but tech M&A still breaking records amidst strong buyer demand and high valuations, what does 2019 hold for your company? As you build out your strategic plans for the New Year, join the largest tech M&A event of the year, as Corum Group looks back at last year, and ahead to the year to come.
Join us for predictions about the M&A market for 2019, plus a scorecard from 2018; the new Top 10 Disruptive Technology Trends driving deals in 2019; deals, trends and valuations across all six technology sectors and 30 subsectors; and our annual Luminary Panel featuring SAP, Salesforce, IBM and more. Don’t miss the premier event each year for software company owners and CEOs.
Tech M&A Monthly: Valuations for an Optimal OutcomeCorum Group
“How much is my company worth?” No magic formula can answer this question, but a valuation report is still a key component of the disciplined tech M&A process that will ultimately bring an optimal outcome. Thursday, November 8, as the world’s leading expert on tech company valuations, Corum Group will share best practices for developing, presenting and making the best use of a valuation to create the auction environment that will result in the best price and deal structure for your software or related technology company.
To join the mailing list or receive a PDF copy, comment “send me the PDF” (and leave your email) or “join the mailing list”.
The largest Insurtech company in the world isn’t in San Fransisco or Silicon Valley — but in Shanghai. As a matter of fact, Zhongan has more customers than any other insurance company in the world. Zhongan was founded in 2013 and 4 years later, went public.
The average company in our cohort has a market cap of $6.5b, founded 9 years ago, and is growing at 65% YoY. What makes these companies so successful?
It may surprise you to learn:
FinTechs are some of the fastest growing listed companies, as PurpleBricks grows @ 150% YoY, ZhongAn @ 84%, Quidan @ 70%, and RedFin @ 43% YoY.
Zhongan — arguably the worlds most successful InsurTech business, has an average gross written premium of $1.97
Chinese entrepreneurs are building $10b FinTech businesses in the span of 4–5 years. ZhongAn (insurance) began trading in in 2014 and Quidan (short term lending) in 2015.
Square generated $452m in revenues in their last quarter, as they grow 21% YoY. Its market cap is now $20b.
Subprime lending is out of favour as shares of Quidian drop 40% since the IPO. Elevate completed its IPO at 50% of its expected valuation range.
Valuations for lending companies vary greatly as LendingClub trades at 2.3x their quarterly revenue run rate, Qudian @ 3.8x, Elevate @ .4x, and Credible @ 16x (pro-forma at IPO).
Find this, and much more in our 47-page slide deck.
This document provides an overview of cyber risk management and regulation. It discusses the following key points:
1) The European Union has proposed new, unified data protection rules across EU member states to combat cybercrime and strengthen online privacy. It is also establishing a European Cybercrime Centre.
2) Regulation of data protection varies by state in the US, with some states like California having very strict notification requirements for data breaches.
3) Regulators worldwide are increasing scrutiny of cyber liabilities and there is an expectation that regulatory penalties for companies that fail to adequately protect against cyber risks will be stepped up.
I held this presentation on IT Policy in Europe 2010-2013: The Imperative of Walking
the Talk on Openness at the European Commission today. Walking the talk on
openness means real measures to push open standards-based interoperability across the European value chain—in all verticals.
What happened in Tech M&A during the first quarter of 2019? How has the rapid market recovery impacted valuations? Are private equity deals still soaring? Who are the new buyers making waves? Listen in as Corum Group gives the most in-depth look available at Q1 of 2019 for mergers and across all six technology sectors and 30 subsectors. Plus, we’ll get a special report on succession planning for tech company owners and executives, and a report from a special series of M&A conferences across Europe.
Tech M&A Monthly: 6 Merger Myth and MisconceptionsCorum Group
Strong public markets and high demand for disruptive tech are continuing to drive high valuations for technology companies. Corum Group’s research team looked at the key deals, trends and valuations across all six tech sectors and 30 subsectors. What sectors are getting the highest valuations? What are acquirers after? How long will these good times continue? Corum’s senior dealmakers will also address six merger myths & misconceptions that might be keeping your company from taking advantage of today’s hot M&A market.
With market uncertainty and volatility dominating finance headlines, but tech M&A still breaking records amidst strong buyer demand and high valuations, what does 2019 hold for your company? As you build out your strategic plans for the New Year, join the largest tech M&A event of the year, as Corum Group looks back at last year, and ahead to the year to come.
Join us for predictions about the M&A market for 2019, plus a scorecard from 2018; the new Top 10 Disruptive Technology Trends driving deals in 2019; deals, trends and valuations across all six technology sectors and 30 subsectors; and our annual Luminary Panel featuring SAP, Salesforce, IBM and more. Don’t miss the premier event each year for software company owners and CEOs.
Tech M&A Monthly: Valuations for an Optimal OutcomeCorum Group
“How much is my company worth?” No magic formula can answer this question, but a valuation report is still a key component of the disciplined tech M&A process that will ultimately bring an optimal outcome. Thursday, November 8, as the world’s leading expert on tech company valuations, Corum Group will share best practices for developing, presenting and making the best use of a valuation to create the auction environment that will result in the best price and deal structure for your software or related technology company.
To join the mailing list or receive a PDF copy, comment “send me the PDF” (and leave your email) or “join the mailing list”.
The largest Insurtech company in the world isn’t in San Fransisco or Silicon Valley — but in Shanghai. As a matter of fact, Zhongan has more customers than any other insurance company in the world. Zhongan was founded in 2013 and 4 years later, went public.
The average company in our cohort has a market cap of $6.5b, founded 9 years ago, and is growing at 65% YoY. What makes these companies so successful?
It may surprise you to learn:
FinTechs are some of the fastest growing listed companies, as PurpleBricks grows @ 150% YoY, ZhongAn @ 84%, Quidan @ 70%, and RedFin @ 43% YoY.
Zhongan — arguably the worlds most successful InsurTech business, has an average gross written premium of $1.97
Chinese entrepreneurs are building $10b FinTech businesses in the span of 4–5 years. ZhongAn (insurance) began trading in in 2014 and Quidan (short term lending) in 2015.
Square generated $452m in revenues in their last quarter, as they grow 21% YoY. Its market cap is now $20b.
Subprime lending is out of favour as shares of Quidian drop 40% since the IPO. Elevate completed its IPO at 50% of its expected valuation range.
Valuations for lending companies vary greatly as LendingClub trades at 2.3x their quarterly revenue run rate, Qudian @ 3.8x, Elevate @ .4x, and Credible @ 16x (pro-forma at IPO).
Find this, and much more in our 47-page slide deck.
Final report Strategic Policy Forum_18.03.2015Daniela Florea
The document discusses the opportunities for digital transformation of European industry and enterprises. It establishes the Strategic Policy Forum on Digital Entrepreneurship to focus on accelerating digital transformation, especially of existing businesses. This is identified as one of the biggest opportunities for Europe, potentially increasing productivity, competitiveness, and job creation. However, businesses are currently lagging in digital transformation. The report will examine barriers and make recommendations in areas like leadership, trust, skills/support, and policy/regulation to help businesses better adopt new digital technologies like cloud, big data, and IoT.
The Top 5 Fintech Trends Everyone Should Be Watching In 2020Bernard Marr
While historically slower to embrace change, the financial industry is adopting fintech trends, technology that can automate and improve financial services, to respond to consumer demand and provide more efficient and effective services. Here are the top five fintech trends everyone should be watching in 2020.
Media Kit 2015 - Public Sector - IDG ASEANGiang Dang
The Media Kit 2015 introduces 9 events that IDG Public Sector is going to organize this year. Whilst the first 4G LTE International Conference is finally organized under the endorsement of Vietnam Ministry of Information & Communications.
The document summarizes the key findings of a study on digital M&A conducted by EY between November and December 2017. Some of the main findings are:
- Many companies face challenges in building an effective digital ecosystem and introducing new deal processes to capitalize on digital acquisitions.
- 90% of companies are considering digital priorities in their capital allocation planning but value is often eroded due to flawed integration strategies.
- The study identifies three levels of digital M&A maturity among companies: leaders, adopters, and aspirers. Most companies (57%) are currently aspirers.
Switzerland must seize the FinTech opportunity now!Kuble AG
1) The document summarizes a study on the FinTech ecosystem and opportunities in Switzerland.
2) It finds that while Switzerland has strengths in financial services, its FinTech hubs have not achieved a leading international position like London, Silicon Valley, and Berlin.
3) Key opportunities for Switzerland are seen in wealth management, security/digital identity, and cryptocurrency/blockchain, but startups will need to drive breakthrough innovation to realize the potential.
Ireland has a lot of unfair advantages. As the only English speaking country in the European union (post-Brexit), widely considered one of the best countries for business in the world, its no surprise that world leading technology companies like Apple, Google, Microsoft and Amazon have tens of thousands of employees in Ireland.
In our 4th instalment of Startups and Venture Capital in … (Germany, The Nordics, & the UK) we take on the emerald isle. With Irish born world beating enterprise startups such as Intercom ($115m in funds raised), Fleetmatics (acquired for $2.4b) and Cartrawler (acquired for $500m) it is no longer a question of if great tech co’s are born in Ireland — but rather how big and fast can they grow.
It may surprise you to learn:
Ireland has engineering talent that rivals major European tech hubs, with 55k engineers in Dublin vs 61k in Stockholm or 81k in Berlin. Paypal, LinkedIn & AirBnB are just a few companies that count more employees in Dublin than in London.
US companies setting up offices in Europe are landing in Ireland earlier than ever before. Companies like Asana and Wrike are two recent examples of Series B-C startups setting up shop in Dublin.
A small domestic market means Irish tech co’s are largely selling into markets in the US or elsewhere. Companies like Intercom, Fenergo and Swrve count the USA as their largest market.
Trinity and University College Dublin (UCD) are among the highest ranking universities for venture capital backed entrepreneurs in Europe!
Frontline Ventures is a B2B Seed VC.
This document provides information about an upcoming conference on microfinance in Egypt. The two-day conference and workshops on January 20-21, 2015 in Cairo will discuss expanding microfinance and financial inclusion in Egypt under the new Microfinance Law. Topics will include how different organizations can benefit from the new law, overcoming risk in microfinance, Sharia-compliant microfinance services, and mobile banking technology solutions. The conference is supported by the Egyptian Financial Services Authority and aims to foster relationships between Egypt and solution providers in shaping the future of microfinance.
The document discusses trends observed by Societe Generale's COVID-19 Trends Observatory. It covers several topics:
1) Increased digital adoption by customers and new remote working trends for businesses during the pandemic.
2) Acceleration of conversational technologies like chatbots and voice assistants to interact with customers as social distancing continues.
3) Digital is expected to play a prominent role in commercial and corporate banking post-crisis recovery, with increased focus on digitizing processes like cash management, trade finance and loan origination. Banks that can quickly implement good quality digital customer journeys will gain an advantage.
With buyer cash and disruptive trends continuing to drive tech M&A deal flow, it is still the best time to take advantage of today’s environment. For anyone considering a sale, you won’t want to miss this month’s in-depth discussion with tech CEOs who recently sold their companies. Hear from software executives and owners like you, who successfully navigated the M&A field and sold their companies to a global array of buyers. Learn how they did it and what you can do to increase your value in today’s market. We heard from:
Moe Arnaiz, Founder & CEO of eMOBUS, acquired by Asentinel and Marlin Equity
William Harris, Chairman of Orthoview, acquired by Materialise
James Schmalz, Founder & CEO of Digital Extremes, acquired by Perfect World and Leyou Technologies
- The document discusses a social networking site called GameTribe/SocialTribes that connects gamers across different gaming communities and platforms.
- It has seen rapid growth since its beta launch in late 2008, gaining over 1 million self-identified gamers without any marketing.
- The company is projecting losses in 2009 but profitability in future years as it expands its staff, operations, and marketing to capitalize on the growing online gaming market. It is seeking funding to support this planned growth.
The Future of Fintech in Southeast AsiaFinch Capital
Finch Capital worked together with MDI Ventures and Dealroom to map the local FinTech ecosystem in Southeast Asia. We are sharing local funding and M&A data as well as our thoughts on the developments that shape local growth of Fintech companies
What's happening to London Compliance jobs in 2018?Morgan McKinley
Learn about the Compliance jobs market in London, find out the views of European Head of a leading Compliance Certification Association and get advice from a specialist Compliance recruitment consultant.
The future of global money transfers
AirPocket (patent pending technology) is a disruptive,
SMS-enabled, international payments platform and
mobile money transfer product.
1) The document discusses electronic commerce (e-commerce) in Morocco, including definitions of e-commerce, the different domains of e-commerce, advantages, and the current state of e-commerce in Morocco.
2) E-commerce in Morocco is still embryonic, with most companies not practicing e-commerce despite being computerized and using the internet. The top constraints to e-commerce development in Morocco are lack of security in internet transactions, lack of customer trust, and lack of legislation regulating e-commerce.
3) For e-commerce to develop in Morocco, the document suggests raising awareness, establishing legislation, and facilitating administrative procedures to give consumers and entrepreneurs more confidence in e-commerce
Tech M&A continued to reach new highs as 2016 began, with disruptive technology, plus trillions of dollars of ready cash, driving both strategic and financial acquirers to buy software and related technology companies at a pace not seen in over a decade. What’s next for tech M&A? Join Corum Group and hundreds of technology CEOs globally for the largest tech M&A event of the year – Forecast 2016, the Global Tech M&A Report. Hear from Corum dealmakers globally, plus our panel of industry luminaries:
Peter Coffee, Salesforce, VP for Strategic Research
Mukund Mohan, Microsoft, Director, Strategy for Sales & Enterprise
Dr. Karl-Michael Popp, SAP, Senior Director of Corporate Development
Reese Jones, Silicon Valley Futurist & Singularity University Founder
Plus, a look at the 10 Disruptive Technology Trends for 2016, the annual Corum Index of Tech M&A and valuation metrics across the six technology sectors and 30 subsectors. You don’t want to miss the premier event each year for software company owners and CEOs.
Luke Nolan, Student.com - NOAH18 LondonNOAH Advisors
NOAH 2018 is a conference that brings together European digital companies, investors, and executives. It aims to facilitate funding and connections between entrepreneurs and capital. The conference is held in three cities - Tel Aviv, Berlin, and London - in order to promote relationships between Israel and Europe and enable funding opportunities.
Student.com is a global marketplace for student housing that helps students find accommodation. It has experienced strong growth, with a 56% increase in gross booking value to $225 million in 2018. The company is expanding beyond just housing to offer additional student products and services.
NOAH Advisors is a leading European investment banking boutique focused on the internet sector. It has deep industry knowledge and relationships, with a
WeDo Technologies Worldwide User Group 2013 - Post Event BrochureSérgio Silvestre
The document provides information about WeDo Technologies' Worldwide User Group conference that was held from May 20-22, 2013 in Braga, Portugal. Some key details:
- 240 total attendees from 62 telecom operators across 45 countries
- 22 speakers from telecom operator companies discussed topics like revenue assurance, fraud management, roaming management, and new trends
- Keynotes were provided by executives from Portugal Telecom and Cricket Communications
- A panel discussion on the future of revenue assurance and fraud management included representatives from Capgemini, Ernst & Young, and KPMG
The document discusses the Philippine FinTech landscape. It notes that the Philippines recorded sharp economic declines in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which small businesses bore much of the negative impact from lockdowns. It provides an overview of the Philippine FinTech cluster map and key players like banks, payment providers, regulators, infrastructure providers, and consumers. The document also summarizes the country's FinTech history, regulatory approach, opportunities and challenges for further growth.
Financier Worldwide - Cyber Security annual reviewMorgan Jones
This document summarizes an interview with Emanuele Cavallero of Tokio Marine HCC on cyber security and risk management trends in Italy. Cavallero discusses major cyber threats such as ransomware facing companies today and recent high-profile attacks in Italy. He notes that while many companies see cyber security as important, few have formal strategies, and boards need to take a more proactive role in improving policies. Cavallero also outlines changes to data privacy regulations in Italy under GDPR and steps companies should take to prevent breaches, including implementing a cyber security culture throughout the organization.
The Financial Times, in partnership with HP, recently held an event in Milan to discuss new CIO strategies for the digital age. Topics discussed included customer engagement, consistent delivery of service across all channels, strategies for driving innovation and supporting business growth, and security concerns in an era of BYOD and cloud services.
This white paper highlight key discussion points from the event.
Final report Strategic Policy Forum_18.03.2015Daniela Florea
The document discusses the opportunities for digital transformation of European industry and enterprises. It establishes the Strategic Policy Forum on Digital Entrepreneurship to focus on accelerating digital transformation, especially of existing businesses. This is identified as one of the biggest opportunities for Europe, potentially increasing productivity, competitiveness, and job creation. However, businesses are currently lagging in digital transformation. The report will examine barriers and make recommendations in areas like leadership, trust, skills/support, and policy/regulation to help businesses better adopt new digital technologies like cloud, big data, and IoT.
The Top 5 Fintech Trends Everyone Should Be Watching In 2020Bernard Marr
While historically slower to embrace change, the financial industry is adopting fintech trends, technology that can automate and improve financial services, to respond to consumer demand and provide more efficient and effective services. Here are the top five fintech trends everyone should be watching in 2020.
Media Kit 2015 - Public Sector - IDG ASEANGiang Dang
The Media Kit 2015 introduces 9 events that IDG Public Sector is going to organize this year. Whilst the first 4G LTE International Conference is finally organized under the endorsement of Vietnam Ministry of Information & Communications.
The document summarizes the key findings of a study on digital M&A conducted by EY between November and December 2017. Some of the main findings are:
- Many companies face challenges in building an effective digital ecosystem and introducing new deal processes to capitalize on digital acquisitions.
- 90% of companies are considering digital priorities in their capital allocation planning but value is often eroded due to flawed integration strategies.
- The study identifies three levels of digital M&A maturity among companies: leaders, adopters, and aspirers. Most companies (57%) are currently aspirers.
Switzerland must seize the FinTech opportunity now!Kuble AG
1) The document summarizes a study on the FinTech ecosystem and opportunities in Switzerland.
2) It finds that while Switzerland has strengths in financial services, its FinTech hubs have not achieved a leading international position like London, Silicon Valley, and Berlin.
3) Key opportunities for Switzerland are seen in wealth management, security/digital identity, and cryptocurrency/blockchain, but startups will need to drive breakthrough innovation to realize the potential.
Ireland has a lot of unfair advantages. As the only English speaking country in the European union (post-Brexit), widely considered one of the best countries for business in the world, its no surprise that world leading technology companies like Apple, Google, Microsoft and Amazon have tens of thousands of employees in Ireland.
In our 4th instalment of Startups and Venture Capital in … (Germany, The Nordics, & the UK) we take on the emerald isle. With Irish born world beating enterprise startups such as Intercom ($115m in funds raised), Fleetmatics (acquired for $2.4b) and Cartrawler (acquired for $500m) it is no longer a question of if great tech co’s are born in Ireland — but rather how big and fast can they grow.
It may surprise you to learn:
Ireland has engineering talent that rivals major European tech hubs, with 55k engineers in Dublin vs 61k in Stockholm or 81k in Berlin. Paypal, LinkedIn & AirBnB are just a few companies that count more employees in Dublin than in London.
US companies setting up offices in Europe are landing in Ireland earlier than ever before. Companies like Asana and Wrike are two recent examples of Series B-C startups setting up shop in Dublin.
A small domestic market means Irish tech co’s are largely selling into markets in the US or elsewhere. Companies like Intercom, Fenergo and Swrve count the USA as their largest market.
Trinity and University College Dublin (UCD) are among the highest ranking universities for venture capital backed entrepreneurs in Europe!
Frontline Ventures is a B2B Seed VC.
This document provides information about an upcoming conference on microfinance in Egypt. The two-day conference and workshops on January 20-21, 2015 in Cairo will discuss expanding microfinance and financial inclusion in Egypt under the new Microfinance Law. Topics will include how different organizations can benefit from the new law, overcoming risk in microfinance, Sharia-compliant microfinance services, and mobile banking technology solutions. The conference is supported by the Egyptian Financial Services Authority and aims to foster relationships between Egypt and solution providers in shaping the future of microfinance.
The document discusses trends observed by Societe Generale's COVID-19 Trends Observatory. It covers several topics:
1) Increased digital adoption by customers and new remote working trends for businesses during the pandemic.
2) Acceleration of conversational technologies like chatbots and voice assistants to interact with customers as social distancing continues.
3) Digital is expected to play a prominent role in commercial and corporate banking post-crisis recovery, with increased focus on digitizing processes like cash management, trade finance and loan origination. Banks that can quickly implement good quality digital customer journeys will gain an advantage.
With buyer cash and disruptive trends continuing to drive tech M&A deal flow, it is still the best time to take advantage of today’s environment. For anyone considering a sale, you won’t want to miss this month’s in-depth discussion with tech CEOs who recently sold their companies. Hear from software executives and owners like you, who successfully navigated the M&A field and sold their companies to a global array of buyers. Learn how they did it and what you can do to increase your value in today’s market. We heard from:
Moe Arnaiz, Founder & CEO of eMOBUS, acquired by Asentinel and Marlin Equity
William Harris, Chairman of Orthoview, acquired by Materialise
James Schmalz, Founder & CEO of Digital Extremes, acquired by Perfect World and Leyou Technologies
- The document discusses a social networking site called GameTribe/SocialTribes that connects gamers across different gaming communities and platforms.
- It has seen rapid growth since its beta launch in late 2008, gaining over 1 million self-identified gamers without any marketing.
- The company is projecting losses in 2009 but profitability in future years as it expands its staff, operations, and marketing to capitalize on the growing online gaming market. It is seeking funding to support this planned growth.
The Future of Fintech in Southeast AsiaFinch Capital
Finch Capital worked together with MDI Ventures and Dealroom to map the local FinTech ecosystem in Southeast Asia. We are sharing local funding and M&A data as well as our thoughts on the developments that shape local growth of Fintech companies
What's happening to London Compliance jobs in 2018?Morgan McKinley
Learn about the Compliance jobs market in London, find out the views of European Head of a leading Compliance Certification Association and get advice from a specialist Compliance recruitment consultant.
The future of global money transfers
AirPocket (patent pending technology) is a disruptive,
SMS-enabled, international payments platform and
mobile money transfer product.
1) The document discusses electronic commerce (e-commerce) in Morocco, including definitions of e-commerce, the different domains of e-commerce, advantages, and the current state of e-commerce in Morocco.
2) E-commerce in Morocco is still embryonic, with most companies not practicing e-commerce despite being computerized and using the internet. The top constraints to e-commerce development in Morocco are lack of security in internet transactions, lack of customer trust, and lack of legislation regulating e-commerce.
3) For e-commerce to develop in Morocco, the document suggests raising awareness, establishing legislation, and facilitating administrative procedures to give consumers and entrepreneurs more confidence in e-commerce
Tech M&A continued to reach new highs as 2016 began, with disruptive technology, plus trillions of dollars of ready cash, driving both strategic and financial acquirers to buy software and related technology companies at a pace not seen in over a decade. What’s next for tech M&A? Join Corum Group and hundreds of technology CEOs globally for the largest tech M&A event of the year – Forecast 2016, the Global Tech M&A Report. Hear from Corum dealmakers globally, plus our panel of industry luminaries:
Peter Coffee, Salesforce, VP for Strategic Research
Mukund Mohan, Microsoft, Director, Strategy for Sales & Enterprise
Dr. Karl-Michael Popp, SAP, Senior Director of Corporate Development
Reese Jones, Silicon Valley Futurist & Singularity University Founder
Plus, a look at the 10 Disruptive Technology Trends for 2016, the annual Corum Index of Tech M&A and valuation metrics across the six technology sectors and 30 subsectors. You don’t want to miss the premier event each year for software company owners and CEOs.
Luke Nolan, Student.com - NOAH18 LondonNOAH Advisors
NOAH 2018 is a conference that brings together European digital companies, investors, and executives. It aims to facilitate funding and connections between entrepreneurs and capital. The conference is held in three cities - Tel Aviv, Berlin, and London - in order to promote relationships between Israel and Europe and enable funding opportunities.
Student.com is a global marketplace for student housing that helps students find accommodation. It has experienced strong growth, with a 56% increase in gross booking value to $225 million in 2018. The company is expanding beyond just housing to offer additional student products and services.
NOAH Advisors is a leading European investment banking boutique focused on the internet sector. It has deep industry knowledge and relationships, with a
WeDo Technologies Worldwide User Group 2013 - Post Event BrochureSérgio Silvestre
The document provides information about WeDo Technologies' Worldwide User Group conference that was held from May 20-22, 2013 in Braga, Portugal. Some key details:
- 240 total attendees from 62 telecom operators across 45 countries
- 22 speakers from telecom operator companies discussed topics like revenue assurance, fraud management, roaming management, and new trends
- Keynotes were provided by executives from Portugal Telecom and Cricket Communications
- A panel discussion on the future of revenue assurance and fraud management included representatives from Capgemini, Ernst & Young, and KPMG
The document discusses the Philippine FinTech landscape. It notes that the Philippines recorded sharp economic declines in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which small businesses bore much of the negative impact from lockdowns. It provides an overview of the Philippine FinTech cluster map and key players like banks, payment providers, regulators, infrastructure providers, and consumers. The document also summarizes the country's FinTech history, regulatory approach, opportunities and challenges for further growth.
Financier Worldwide - Cyber Security annual reviewMorgan Jones
This document summarizes an interview with Emanuele Cavallero of Tokio Marine HCC on cyber security and risk management trends in Italy. Cavallero discusses major cyber threats such as ransomware facing companies today and recent high-profile attacks in Italy. He notes that while many companies see cyber security as important, few have formal strategies, and boards need to take a more proactive role in improving policies. Cavallero also outlines changes to data privacy regulations in Italy under GDPR and steps companies should take to prevent breaches, including implementing a cyber security culture throughout the organization.
The Financial Times, in partnership with HP, recently held an event in Milan to discuss new CIO strategies for the digital age. Topics discussed included customer engagement, consistent delivery of service across all channels, strategies for driving innovation and supporting business growth, and security concerns in an era of BYOD and cloud services.
This white paper highlight key discussion points from the event.
KPMG Publish and Be Damned Cyber Vulnerability Index 2012Charmaine Servado
The document discusses a study conducted by KPMG on information leakage across the websites of Forbes 2000 companies. Some key findings include:
- Over 78% of Forbes 2000 company websites leaked potentially useful information through document metadata, including user details, email addresses, and software versions.
- The top leaking sectors were banking, diversified financials, materials, and technology hardware & equipment.
- Many countries across both developed and emerging markets had high levels of information leakage, including the US, Switzerland, Germany, Brazil, and Thailand.
- According to metadata analysis, 71% of Forbes 2000 companies may be using outdated and vulnerable versions of Microsoft and Adobe software.
FTSE350 Cyber Governance - An insight into the issues of today and tomorrowLeona Markham
This document summarizes the key findings from the 2014 Cyber Governance Health Check of FTSE 350 companies. Some of the main points covered include:
- Board engagement on cybersecurity issues is increasing, but more work is still needed to improve board understanding of risks.
- Companies are starting to focus more on managing cyber risks from third party suppliers and vendors, though more can still be done.
- Views from KPMG cybersecurity experts provide perspectives on challenges companies face in cyber risk management and what the future may hold.
The webinar discusses cybersecurity trends for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and professional accountants in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. It will provide an overview of pre-pandemic cybersecurity trends and risks, examine how the pandemic has influenced these trends and risks, and offer practical insights for SMEs to respond proactively. A panel of cybersecurity experts from Deloitte, KPMG and Cherry Bekaert will discuss topics like the global state of cybersecurity in SMEs before the pandemic, the impact of widespread remote working during the pandemic, and key considerations for cybersecurity in a post-pandemic environment.
In October, CIOs from large Spanish companies joined the Financial Times and HP for a roundtable event in Madrid to discuss various challenges related to the convergence of digital and the customer experience. Key themes debated during the session included delivery of consistent services across all channels, dealing with unstructured data, and driving innovation, among others.
The document summarizes key points about information technology (IT) governance and its importance for organizations. It discusses how IT issues could be disclosed as "Key Audit Matters" in auditor reports. It provides examples of how Sony Pictures and Royal Bank of Scotland suffered significant losses and disruptions from cyberattacks and IT failures when they did not properly govern their IT systems and address security issues. The article argues that effective IT governance starts at the top, with leadership setting the right tone and mindset to carefully manage technology risks. Directors need to be proactive in overseeing IT to avoid potential value destruction.
Going Social How businesses are making the most of social mediaIgnacio Horcajada
Este informe recoge datos sobre la participación de las organizaciones empresariales mundiales en el entorno de las redes sociales. La documentación incluye encuestas a más de 1.800 directivos y 2.000 empleados en las organizaciones de diez mercados principales y analiza la distancia entre las expectativas y la realidad cuando se trata de medios de comunicación social. Se incluyen comparativas de uso de las redes sociales entre los mercados desarrollados y los emergentes, independientemente del grupo sectorial o la estructura de propiedad.
iBe A State of Digital Innovation Report 2015Phil Falato
This document discusses drivers of digital innovation based on interviews with executives from various industries. It finds that customer empowerment due to digital technology, ubiquitous digital tools, disruptive new technologies, and new entrants are driving companies to innovate. The report examines how executives are responding to these challenges and proposes that success requires fostering digital advantages, addressing the "smart divide," and adopting new innovation models.
iBe A State of Digital Innovation Report May 2015 issuedRoger Camrass
This document provides an overview of a research report on digital innovation. It discusses:
1) Four key drivers of digital disruption: customer empowerment, digital ubiquity, disruptive technologies, and new players.
2) How game changing technologies like mobility and data analytics present both threats and opportunities for different industries.
3) The emergence of new, disruptive players and differing views among interviewees on the threat they pose.
4) How companies are approaching innovation through a focus on customer behavior, applying technology to new business areas, and defining digital business strategies with emphasis on mobility and data analytics.
German industry overview keynote given at the Transatlantic Dialogue Initiative's Big Data & CyberSecurity conference in Ottawa, Ontario, Feb 22. 2018.
Cyber Security Transformation - A New Approach for 2015 & Beyond - Daryl PereiraKnowledge Group
The document discusses the evolving cyber threat landscape and increasing risks posed by cyber attacks. It notes that cyber attacks are now the third largest risk facing corporations. Several high profile cyber attacks on companies like Target, Anthem, JP Morgan Chase, and Sony are summarized to illustrate the rising scale and impact of such incidents. The document advocates for a strategic, institution-wide approach to cyber security involving leadership, risk management, security operations, and resilience to protect against modern cyber threats. Threat intelligence and collaboration are also highlighted as important for effective cyber security.
WSIS10 Action Line C5 Building Confidence and Security in the use of ICT'sDr Lendy Spires
While progress has been made in cybersecurity education, reducing spam, and increasing secure online transactions and incident response capabilities, international cooperation remains fragmented and several challenges remain. Key ongoing challenges include the evolution of technologies and applications, weaknesses in user authentication like passwords, securing the growing Internet of Things, improving detection and response to cyber incidents, developing metrics to measure cybersecurity effectiveness, issues with cloud computing, ensuring child online safety, strengthening the capabilities of national CERT teams, and having more countries develop national cybersecurity strategies. Addressing these challenges will be important for continuing to build confidence and security in ICT use globally.
This document discusses cyber risks faced by corporate treasury departments. It finds that treasuries are prime targets for cyber criminals due to the large amounts of money they handle and authorize payments for. Sophisticated hackers use social engineering and inside information to execute scams like business email compromise, where they impersonate senior executives and trick treasury staff into making fraudulent payments. While companies are taking basic security measures, the research found gaps in defenses against third party risks. Nineteen percent do not verify identity authentication methods for suppliers and 14% do not extend security rules to subcontractors. Treasury departments can help by ensuring third parties are properly secured despite not being directly responsible for technical security.
The document discusses the challenges that organizations face with digital disruption. A survey found that while many clients are concerned about digital disruption, few are adequately prepared to address it. Embracing change and developing a digital business strategy is key to thriving during disruption. However, the survey found that developing new skills and updating outdated IT systems are major challenges for organizations. CIOs need to work closely with business leaders to define a vision for how digital disruption will impact the organization and identify ways to tackle challenges during the transition.
Startup Stage - Fintech, Payment, Anti-Fraud & InsurTech - Presentation by Antonio Virzi, CEO of biid at the NOAH Conference London 2017, Old Billingsgate on the 2nd of November 2017.
WealthTech Views: Looking into 2021 from William Rouse, Contemi SolutionsContemi Solutions
WealthTech Views Report: Looking into 2021, created by the Wealth Mosaic, provides insights and intelligence from technology thought leaders from across the globe on the main technology trends in wealth management they expect to see in the year ahead.
Contemi's Business Development Director, William Rouse, shared his insights into the challenges, opportunities and industry talking points for 2021.
Here are the key points about decisions to innovate rather than replace:
- Incumbent firms often face decisions about whether to replace existing products/services or innovate them. Replacing risks losing existing customers and capabilities, while innovating risks missing opportunities from new technologies.
- Factors that influence the decision include the firm's strategic goals, capabilities, resources, and the nature of the existing product/market. Incremental innovation of existing offerings may better leverage existing capabilities and customer relationships.
- However, disruptive technologies sometimes require replacing existing offerings to fully capture new opportunities. Firms must consider the size of the existing business, its growth potential, and how disruptive the new technology is.
- Successful innovation
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