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EY-Parthenon software strategy consulting is the leading advisor to companies and investors seeking guidance on growth, operational and product/technology performance and M&A related to the software economy. Software-driven and software-enabled companies and investors look to us for guidance on how to drive value across commercial, product, technology and R&D strategy.
Making the right decisions about software strategy and investments has never been more important. Many companies, both technology-native and historically non-technology, are now part of the software economy, where most or all of a company’s differentiation and value proposition are driven by software.
EY-Parthenon Software Strategy Group (SSG) is a specialized advisory practice serving:
We work with nine of the 10 largest private equity funds by assets under management, as well as Fortune 500 businesses, consulting on topics ranging from strategy to diligence and execution.
We help companies and investors solve their toughest challenges, including identifying investment opportunities and assessing risks across commercial, product, technology and R&D lenses through due diligence and value creation services. From developing growth strategies to executing major technology changes and improving R&D organizational effectiveness, SSG provides services that help companies to expand market share and enhance their bottom line.
Case study
The CEO of a software company was frustrated over a lack of insight into his R&D organization, calling it an impenetrable “black box.” The company had a large product portfolio but lacked go-to-market know-how, a strategic product roadmap and a way to measure R&D.
Why have hundreds of Global 2000 companies and top private equity firms chosen SSG to help guide their decision-making? The answer is simple. SSG brings real-world, CTO-level experience, as well as deep exposure to hundreds of software companies, enabling us to drive value and create a better future for hundreds of companies across the globe.
Advisor to top PE firms and software companies. Provides guidance for driving value across product, technology and R&D strategy. Navigates the software economy.
Passionate about strategy and the software economy.
Software technology and product strategy. Investment and M&A advisor.
Technology executive focused on enhancing the humanity of software and its development. Father, sailor, he/him/his.
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Thrilled to help organizations on their journey to acquire, improve and grow software and software-enabled businesses.
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