Maintaining sales momentum after mergers and acquisitions (M&As) is critical if providers want to achieve desired results, but many struggle to do this in light of the new technology buying cycle, according to Gartner, Inc. Sales and marketing leaders from both companies in the transaction must proactively engage a broad constituency to capitalise on opportunities and prevent competitive disruption.
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