A LETTER FROM PETER KIES
To say technology has merely changed business is a tremendous understatement . Its proliferation has fundamentally altered the very nature of how every company , in every sector , does business . The pace with which this change is occurring is rapid , showing no signs of abating .
As this technology revolution has unfolded , the lines separating services and technology companies have faded . The tech-enablement of solution delivery by traditional services companies is accelerating . And the development and delivery of software and analytics applications by pure-play technology companies are evolving rapidly . Baird ’ s Global Technology & Services Investment Banking group is best suited to serve companies and investors as these trends continue . Our long-established and trusted track record , serving a broad range of business services verticals , provides us the ideal expertise and relationships to support our clients through the rapidly changing landscape .
Baird is thrilled to showcase more than 40 innovative companies at our 2017 Private Company Technology & Services Conference . These businesses are finding new , successful ways to deliver services in their respective sectors . In the pages that follow , our team reviews several of these businesses , as well as other intriguing companies that are poised for growth and success in today ’ s evolving economy .
Thank you for your partnership .
Peter Kies Managing Director Head of Global Technology & Services Investment Banking