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Tech M&A will hit new highs by 2022, Gartner claims

25 May 2021 • 2 min read

Technology providers are becoming increasingly attractive prospects to private equity players

Global M&A activity involving technology providers will exceed previous highs recorded in 2018 by next year, analyst firm Gartner has said. The market watcher claims acquisitions of tech provide...

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