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WEBINAR: Your Network as a Strategic Asset -- Happening TODAY! Thursday, June 13th at 12pm Eastern It's not too late - register now! https://hubs.la/Q02BlZ0t0 Can you answer these questions quickly, easily and accurately: How much is my network worth? How do I prove that worth? Where are there opportunities to leverage underutilized assets? Where are there opportunities to save operating costs? In this webinar, we'll join VETRO's Senior Director of Technical Services, Andrew Eubank, who will examine how our users are relying on the VETRO Platform to discover more about and truly understand your network, so you can be ready for the next big thing. Whether you're eyeing an acquisition or merger, expanding, seeking funding or just working on getting the most out of your assets, there's something for every Fiber Operations Leader during this session. We'll also take a first look at VETRO Mobile, VETRO's innovative field connector component of our platform. Register Now! https://hubs.la/Q02BlZ0t0

“If an M&A is taking place because one company has particularly high value trade secrets, the transaction’s structures, in terms of how one does due diligence and engages with the partner, look a lot different than how one might deal with a company where trade secrets might be interesting but not driving the entire transaction.” Using escrow accounts can be an effective way to navigate this, he says, acknowledging that “a lot of mergers and acquisitions that get started are never fully consummated”.

Next week is the #DPC2024 and as a longtime IAPP member, this will be my first time attending the Congress in Brussels. This is also my first year as an IAPP European Advisory Board member and as part of my responsibilities I am chairing an exciting speaker track on Privacy Operations & Management. We have selected four tremendous panels cutting across various operational topics, and if you're still figuring out which sessions to attend, may I recommend the following. ✅ November 20 @ 12.15 - Beyond Privacy Compliance: A Holistic Data Strategy for Innovation & Growth ✅ November 20 @ 15.00 - Privacy Programs Unveiled: Key Learnings, Strategies and Pitfalls ✅ November 20 @ 16.45 - Mergers & Acquisitions: Case Studies on Separations and Integrations ✅ November 21 @ 16.30 - How to Turn Your Data Protection Program into a Global Blueprint If you'll be in town, let's connect and grab a 🍻 or 🍟!

🚨 CUDOS Testnet Halt Notice 🚨 The #CUDOS Testnet will experience a scheduled halt tomorrow, Oct 10, 2024, at 02:32:24 PM (GMT+1). This is an important test in preparation for the $CUDOS Mainnet halt later this month as we prepare for the exciting merger with the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance and $FET Network. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to build the future of #decentralized #cloudcomputing! 💡

Crane NXT, an industrial technology company, agreed to acquire OpSec Security, a company providing anti-counterfeiting technologies and services, from Investcorp, a global manager of alternative investment products, for $270m. “OpSec is an excellent fit with our portfolio of technologies that secure, detect, and authenticate our customers’ most valuable assets. The authentication and brand protection markets are large and growing, bolstered by secular mega trends, including the continuous rise of counterfeiting and proliferation of online marketplaces, as well as digital media and piracy. OpSec is a global leader in these markets with its proprietary technology, broad suite of solutions, and integrated offering. This acquisition will enable us to leverage our complementary expertise in anticounterfeiting technology and drive growth and sustainable value creation as a trusted partner to clients,” Aaron Saak, Crane NXT President and CEO. OpSec Security Group (led by Selva Selvaratnam) is advised by Proskauer Rose LLP. Crane NXT is advised by Baird and Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. #MergersAcquisitionsDivestitures #Security #Investing

Has a competitor stolen your IP through an acquisition ruse?   StartupStruggles #CompetitorThreats #IntellectualProperty #TechIndustry Hey everyone! 🚀 Have you ever experienced a competitor trying to snag your intellectual property under the guise of an acquisition? 🤔 Here's a situation that's got me scratching my head: We were in talks with a larger entity for a potential partnership, signed an LOI, went through due diligence, and then...poof they disappe... Source: https://lnkd.in/g-ZpztpA #mymetric360

Victory Live, a ticketing technology platform, completed the acquisition of Logitix, a software company, from ZMC, a private equity firm. Financial terms were not disclosed. “We are very proud of what we have built over the past several years with ZMC’s support. We see immense benefits and significant growth opportunities through this new partnership. The combination of Victory Live’s impressive team, blue-chip partners, and investments in technology will play a valuable role in expanding the opportunities we have developed at Logitix, providing us with the scale and global footprint we need to achieve our vision and ensure long-term growth,” Stu Halberg, Logitix Chief Executive Officer.   Victory Live (led by Curtis Cheng) was advised by Bank of America, Moelis & Company, Sidley Austin LLP and Lambert (led by Jennifer Hurson). Logitix (led by Stu Halberg) was advised by Evercore and Lowenstein Sandler LLP. ZMC is led by Jordan Turkewitz. Submit your deals here: https://lnkd.in/djcRGezn #MergersAcquisitionsDiversitures #Ticketing #Software

Has a competitor stolen your IP through an acquisition ruse?   StartupStruggles #CompetitorThreats #IntellectualProperty #TechIndustry Hey everyone! 🚀 Have you ever experienced a competitor trying to snag your intellectual property under the guise of an acquisition? 🤔 Here's a situation that's got me scratching my head: We were in talks with a larger entity for a potential partnership, signed an LOI, went through due diligence, and then...poof they disappe... Source: https://lnkd.in/gtZgRyTR #mymetric360

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