Ali Korotana

Transport of people and goods account for ~17 percent of our global greenhouse gas emissions, making this sector pivotal in meeting our global net-zero emissions targets. For many transport industry segments, business models will need to change to meet the reduced impact or net-zero targets demanded by regulators, investors, and customers.

When a company undertakes a merger or acquisition, the CEO and steering committee go down a familiar path. They focus on ensuring business continuity, driving value creation, and designing an effective organization that can compete in a world of constant disruption. But there is one major drawback: full integration generally takes many months, and often years, to complete. Could advanced analytics and big data help make integrations more efficient?

As M&A activity and acquisition premiums hit historic highs, companies can use advanced analytics to increase value and accelerate impact during integration. When a company undertakes a merger or acquisition, the CEO and steering committee go down a familiar path. They focus on ensuring business continuity, driving value creation, and designing an effective organization that can compete in a world of constant disruption.