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Macroeconomic uncertainty returned to the global economy during 2Q10, with the number of M&A deals holding flat. Yet total deal values increased strongly both YOY (32%) and sequentially (154%), powered in part by cross-border buyers. Find out which dynamics are driving deals and reasons why the short-term outlook for M&A growth is uncertain.

As technology companies seek to achieve growth through strategic transactions, integrations are being evaluated earlier than the historic norm. The top 25 technology companies by market capitalization have increased their cash, short-term and long-term investments by an astounding 33% in the last year, to US$350 billion. Discover which megatrends are on the rise.

The current economic climate may tempt us to focus on immediate events, but we cannot ignore longer-term trends. The way businesses plan and respond to events over the next decade will help determine who survives. Find out which forces are guiding the future of business.

Many online game operators facilitate the sale of virtual goods by incorporating a virtual currency within the game. Currently there are three different revenue recognition methods applicable to the sale of virtual goods (pdf, 126.5kb) for cash (or purchased virtual currency) in a free-to-play game environment. Use this publication to better understand them.

If you had the opportunity to improve your company’s cash flow, costs and service while maintaining flexibility, wouldn’t you take it? Well you can, simply by creating an effective working capital management strategy. Learn which steps will be instrumental in helping you benefit from this largely untapped source of liquidity.

Technology-enabled innovation is at the heart of healthcare industry transformations wherever they are occurring in the world. In some parts, controversy surrounds many healthcare applications of technology while in others the core ideas are delivering results. To consider how your company can be part of the evolution, see our invaluable insights.

If you could compare your company's internal audit practices against your industry peers, wouldn’t you? From identifying key business risks to resolving deficiencies, we gained first-hand knowledge on how chief audit executives operate across the world. Tap into our key findings and see for yourself how your corporate structure compares.

We, along with J. Robert Scott, are pleased to provide results and insights on reliable compensation data collected from executives at 489 private companies across the country in software, hardware, content, cleantech and other industries. When making key decisions on attracting and retaining executives, you’ll find this report especially useful.