Insight Search Search Submit Sort by: Relevance Date Search Sort by Relevance Date Order Asc Desc Blogs September 2, 2026 Value creation after the deal: What PE-backed companies need to get right Winning the deal is only the beginning. For private equity-backed companies, value creation starts on day one, and the difference between favorable and unfavorable outcomes is rarely strategy alone. The differentiator is how quickly these portfolio companies can convert the value creation thesis into measurable results and build the infrastructure needed to sustain and scale impact through exit. Newsletter April 13, 2023 Transforming the Business to Operate at Market Speed As a term in business, “agile” is typically used to refer to a project management methodology, especially for software development. But there is a different, more strategic connotation of agility that merits close attention by boards as markets evolve. Newsletter February 21, 2023 Talent Strategies Demand a New Normal People and culture sit atop the list of key risk concerns of board members and executives worldwide looking out over the next 12 months as well as into 2032, according to the latest Top Risks Survey from Protiviti and NC State University’s ERM Initiative. Even amid an uncertain economy, inflationary conditions and fears of a possible recession, people, talent and culture issues stand out as… Newsletter April 1, 2026 Private Equity Insights Q1 2026 This issue of Private Equity Insights examines where growth is accelerating and why operational modernisation is critical to portfolio performance. We also explore how AI is reshaping diligence and why agile budgeting is essential to keep up with rapidly changing business needs. Client Story May 7, 2026 Data-First Strategy Powers a Greenfield S/4HANA Migration A U.S. supplement manufacturer used SAP Business Data Cloud to simplify a greenfield S/4HANA migration, reducing risk, preserving reporting, and enabling future analytics. Research Guide March 7, 2025 Guide to Public Company Transformation: Frequently Asked Questions Initial public offerings (IPOs) often generate a great deal of excitement and can give new luster to company brands. It is easy to forget that IPOs can only thrive in the right business climate – and for organizations that have undertaken the business transformation necessary to reach this stage.As this Guide to Public Company Transformation makes clear, preparing to become a public company is… Insights paper November 27, 2024 Harnessing the future: Protiviti’s research on AI adoption Due in large part to the rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI), organisations of all types and sizes are implementing, or considering adopting, AI for various business functions and activities — from accounting and finance to cybersecurity, customer experience and more. Survey January 22, 2026 2026 CISO outlook: Top risks, AI challenges, and growth opportunities in cybersecurity Download Protiviti’s Top Risks Report 2026 to explore how information security teams are addressing challenges in AI adoption, cybersecurity, data management, and digital transformation. Whitepaper June 18, 2026 Navigating 2026 Compliance Priorities: A Midyear Reality Check As we set out to forecast this year’s compliance priorities, we characterised 2026 as the most unpredictable year in our experience. That view was driven by a convergence of forces: the profound transformation underway across the financial services industry, and shifting governmental and regulatory priorities.At midyear, our assessment is holding. The year remains volatile. Pressure is shifting ─… Client Story September 1, 2026 Architecture Firm Connects Salesforce to Revenue Growth An education-focused architecture firm set out to modernise Salesforce but quickly recognised the need for a broader revenue transformation. Protiviti helped the organisation connect strategy, governance, revenue processes, data and technology into a more integrated revenue system. The result was stronger visibility across the opportunity-to-revenue lifecycle, improved confidence in pipeline and… Load More