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In a recent Business Communications Review article, In-Stat's Keith Nissen explores the shift in mergers and acquisitions activity as Web-based applications continue to gain users and prominence.
The article answers questions such as:
- Is bigger always better? If so, why do so few mergers and acquisitions succeed?
- What are the 3 basic types of M&As?
- Vendors speak in terms of economies of scale and synergies, but what are the true benefits and myths surrounding M&As?
- In the future, where will new opportunities lie?

About Keith Nissen:
Keith has over 25 years experience in the telecommunications industry covering both domestic and international markets. He has held progressively senior management positions in business development, marketing and product management at global equipment suppliers and service providers including AT&T, GTE and Qwest Communications.
Keith has over 10 years experience in market intelligence and as an expert consultant in international telecom markets. Currently, Keith is a Principal Analyst with In-Stat, a global market research firm. His research is focused on next-generation business and consumer carrier network services and NGN migration. Keith manages the IMS and FMC research service. Keith holds a B.S. degree from Iowa State University and a MBA from Western Illinois University.
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