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PE investors have begun to realize they can achieve better returns with strong and empowered CIOs at portfolio companies, says John Buccola, CTO of E78 Partners, a managed services provider focused on the private equity market. Firms with great IT leadership, a sound IT strategy, and a forward-thinking IT strategy, are creating more value.”
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