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A Breach Foretold: July’s Microsoft SharePoint Hack Raises Tough Questions on Collaboration Software Risk

In July 2025, a targeted cyberattack on Microsoft’s SharePoint Server shocked IT departments and federal agencies. The breach exploited a...

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Jan Tomaszewski

Aug 52 min read

DCS Upgrades Its M&A Software with Improved Document Engine

DCS, a leading M&A software platform, has upgraded its integrated document engine to deliver faster performance, a cleaner interface, and...

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Ryan Langston

Jul 291 min read

Case Study: How a Software Portfolio Company Tripled Its M&A Pace with DCS

Building a Scalable Deal Process A portfolio company of a mid-market private equity firm had a clear mandate: grow through acquisition....

Guides

John Thompson

Jul 152 min read

3 Important M&A Mid-Year Updates You Should Know About

While many expected dealmaking to stall in 2025 amid macroeconomic uncertainty, new research from Bain & Company suggests otherwise....

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John Thompson

Jul 92 min read

America’s Great Wealth Transfer Meets Small-Business Potential

The great wealth transfer is upon us. As baby boomers begin to exit the workforce and pass on assets, an estimated $84.4 trillion will...

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John Thompson

Jun 252 min read

Turbocharging ROI in Finance with AI‑Powered M&A Software: DCS

The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) report, "How Finance Leaders Can Get ROI from AI ," reveals that while many finance teams are still...

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John Thompson

Jun 162 min read

2025 DCS Insights: M&A Software and CFO Lead Cost Transformation

Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) are navigating a shifting terrain: tight margins, growing deal complexity, and mounting pressure for...

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John Thompson

Jun 103 min read

Generative AI Market Update

Generative AI is no longer a futuristic concept—it's a present-day catalyst transforming industries across the board. According to a...

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John Thompson

Jun 22 min read

Are Current Gen-AI Tools Precise Enough for M&A Dealmaking?

M&A Use Case and Current Workflow Tools for Dealmaking M&A are a high-stakes numbers game. Today’s strategic buyers and private equity...

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John Thompson

Apr 1518 min read

RedlineDCS and KeyCrew Real Estate: Elevating Real Estate Transaction Security with SureSign

KeyCrew RedlineDCS is proud to announce our collaboration with KeyCrew Real Estate, a leading platform connecting over 500,000 verified...

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John Thompson

Apr 141 min read

Virtual Data Rooms: Comparing Datasite, Intralinks, Ideals, and the RedlineDCS

DCS, a comprehensive and end-to-end deal execution software. In today's fast-paced deal-making environment, virtual data rooms are...

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John Thompson

Mar 202 min read

Stop Overpaying for Adobe, DocuSign, and Smartsheet: Why DCS Replaces Disconnected Tools

M&A and corporate development teams rely on multiple tools to execute deals and transactions—Adobe Acrobat Pro for PDFs, DocuSign for...

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John Thompson

Mar 142 min read

Private Equity Diligence in 2025: How Firms Are Reducing Deal Risk and Closing Faster

The New Due Diligence Playbook According to Bain & Company’s Private Equity Outlook 2025 , global public-to-private transactions surged...

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John Thompson

Mar 52 min read

DCS Expands Capabilities with DCS 2.0, adding more Gen-AI features to Deal Software

DCS 2.0 Custom M&A professionals know that efficiency is everything. Deals move fast, and bottlenecks in document management can mean the...

Guides

Ryan Langston

Feb 181 min read

24/7 Monitoring Ensures Peak Performance and Security Required for Today's Deal Management Software

For organizations managing critical deal workflows, downtime is not an option. At RedlineDCS, our deal management software maintains 24/7...

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Ryan Langston

Dec 16, 20243 min read

Optimizing Acquisitions: A Strategic Approach to Due Diligence

M&A represents critical strategic inflection points for organizations. The due diligence process is fundamental to mitigating risks and...

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John Thompson

Dec 10, 20242 min read

DCS 1.5: Intelligent VDR Tools for Smarter Deals

Effective deal management is crucial for success. With the launch of DCS 1.5 , we have introduced powerful and highly requested features...

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Ryan Langston

Dec 2, 20242 min read

The 6 Pillars of Deal Management Software: A Framework for Success

Navigating the complexities of M&A transactions requires more than just spreadsheets and email threads. Effective deal management hinges...

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Ryan Langston

Nov 27, 20241 min read

SSD: The Backbone of AI’s Next Frontier Supporting Deal Software

As artificial intelligence reshapes industries at breakneck speed, its progress hinges on a less glamorous but equally vital component:...

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Ryan Langston

Nov 20, 20243 min read

Streamline Your Deal Management: Announcing DCS Integration with DocuSign

In a move to enhance workflow efficiency and secure document management, we’re excited to announce the integration of DCS with DocuSign....

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Ryan Langston

Nov 18, 20242 min read