Cloud-Based Disaster Recovery in Healthcare IT
When patient data and uptime are mission-critical, every minute of downtime costs more than money. Cloud-based disaster recovery (DR) is reshaping healthcare IT by enhancing resilience, simplifying operations, and accelerating recovery. This transformation delivers measurable value across risk management, cost efficiency, and scalability. Key Executive Insights Risk Mitigation and Regulatory Assurance Healthcare organizations operate under intense regulatory scrutiny due to the sensitivity […]
Why Private Equity Should Rethink and Prioritize Carve-outs
Private Equity (PE) firms are facing unprecedented pressure: record dry powder, rising competition for quality assets, and sustained high valuations. In this environment, corporate carve-outs—acquiring divisions divested from large corporates—represent a compelling yet underutilized strategy for sourcing proprietary deals and unlocking rapid value creation. Corporate carve-outs are increasingly becoming a strategic lever for Private Equity […]
SOC 2 is not a Cybersecurity Program: A Private Equity Briefing
Your portfolio company is pursuing or has just achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance certification. However, achieving SOC2 certification does not end your cybersecurity journey. Here’s why that report, while valuable, doesn’t mean what many executives think it means. SOC 2 compliance is a valuable and widely recognized assurance framework. It provides external stakeholders with […]
Integrating Cybersecurity into Private Equity Investment Strategies
Cybersecurity has become a defining factor in private equity value creation. Regulators, insurers, limited partners (LPs), and strategic buyers now expect cyber resilience to be addressed at every stage of the investment lifecycle. A single breach can erode valuations, delay exits, or trigger costly indemnities. Conversely, a strong cyber posture accelerates diligence, supports higher multiples, […]
Enhancing Portfolio Value Through Robust Cybersecurity Measures
Cybersecurity has evolved from a defensive cost center into a strategic lever for value creation. For private equity firms, strong cyber practices reduce risk, improve operational resilience, and signal maturity to buyers—directly impacting valuations and exit outcomes. With AI-driven threats, regulatory pressure, and insurance scrutiny intensifying, portfolio companies with weak cyber postures face higher costs […]
The Benefits and Limitations of Cyber Insurance for Private Equity Firms
Cyber insurance has become a near-standard discussion point in private equity due diligence and portfolio governance. It offers critical financial protection and access to expertise, but coverage is narrowing, premiums are rising, and exclusions are expanding. For PE firms, cyber insurance can no longer be treated as a substitute for strong cyber controls. Instead, it […]
The Critical Role of Cybersecurity Assessments During M&A
In today’s M&A environment, private equity firms are under intense pressure to move quickly, close efficiently, and capture value. But with digital systems underpinning nearly every aspect of business, one area is too often underweighted in diligence: cybersecurity. A cyber incident discovered post-deal can erode valuations, trigger regulatory scrutiny, and create costly operational disruption. For […]
Performance Improvement Partners Unveils ValueBridge™: A Groundbreaking Framework for Private Equity Value Creation
Performance Improvement Partners (PIP), the leading technology solutions provider for private equity firms and their portfolio companies, proudly announces the launch of ValueBridge™—a proprietary framework and methodology that transforms how private equity firms unlock value throughout the entire investment lifecycle. Built on over 23 years of experience in private equity value creation, ValueBridge™ aligns PIP’s […]
Key Drivers of Complexity and Costs in M&A
M&A transactions are inherently complex — but not all transactions carry the same level of risk, cost, or execution challenge. For Private Equity buyers, understanding the drivers of complexity early can mean the difference between accelerated value creation and costly surprises. In this paper, we explore three critical perspectives: Complexity Dimensions – The common factors […]
IT Asset Management: A Private Equity Perspective
Strategic Value Creation Through ITAM IT Asset Management (ITAM) is no longer just an operational necessity—it’s a strategic lever for private equity firms seeking to unlock value across portfolio companies. With a value framework such as PIP’s ValueBridge, ITAM transitions from a cost center into a performance multiplier. Key Value Drivers Cost Optimization Eliminate […]