Three Reasons Why Private Equity Firms – and Their Portfolio Companies – Need a Data Analytics Strategy
Data has the power to create incremental portfolio value – in fact, data-driven, digitally-mature companies achieve ~30% higher net profit margins and net revenue margins than those with low digital maturity. Yet, despite the clear connection between digital businesses and financial performance, 67% of executives are not comfortable accessing or using data from their existing […]
How to Harness Data Analytics to Drive Business Value and Maximize ROI
Data-driven decisions have always been integral in creating business value. Now, as companies ready themselves for continuous pivots while navigating the new normal, leveraging existing data assets — and turning them into actionable insights — is imperative in maximizing ROI. As cited by a 2020 Deloitte report, “Navigating the New Normal with Data Driven Decision […]
Why Cybersecurity is Now a C-Suite and Board Matter (+ 4 Ways to Prepare with the Defense in Depth Approach)
Private Equity investors, C-suite executives, and board members are familiar with the high-stakes decision-making required to operate businesses, make deals, and innovate. But when it comes to cybersecurity, these groups often push policy and technology decisions to their IT teams. In today’s environment, where U.S-based cyber breaches are costing businesses ~$8.64 million in remediation, senior […]
As Cyber Risks Increase, Performance Improvement Partners, Launches Cybersecurity Guide for the Private Equity Sector
The 2020 Private Equity Guide to Cybersecurity: New Risks, Responsibilities, and Remediation Strategies, provides PE firms and their portfolio companies with the insights needed to understand new risks and best practices for protection SHELTON, CT – AUGUST 6, 2020 – Today Performance Improvement Partners (PIP), which provides value creation services for the private equity sector […]
Business Insider: Cyberattacks against financial firms are up 238%. Experts explain why deep-pocketed private equity firms are most at risk
Due to the pandemic, cyber attacks have been on the rise with private equity firms quickly becoming a top target. With deep pockets and little concern about wiring large amounts of money, PE firms and their portfolio companies make a prime target for bad actors. While big PE shops have the resources to shore up […]
PIP’s Pro Bono Cyber Security Workshop Recognized by ACG Middle Market Growth
In the newest article recognizing how members of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) community are giving back in the era of COVID-19, Kathryn Mulligan, Editor in Chief of Middle Market Growth Magazine, highlighted the complimentary cyber security workshops Performance Improvement Partners (PIP) offers to private equity firms and their portfolio companies. In light of […]
Business Continuity in a Time of Uncertainty
John Bisack March 13, 2020 – The health and safety of our clients, staff, and community remain a top priority as we navigate the evolving Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) global health challenge. This rapidly spreading virus is no longer travel-specific, but is community-specific, and is growing in many locations across the country. As we collectively […]
