How CIOs Can Build a Future-Ready Infrastructure
Legacy infrastructure once powered growth. Today, it limits agility and innovation. For CIOs in mid-market and PE-backed organizations, modernization is no longer optional. Learn how to re-architect for scalability, integration, security, and intelligence to position your business to scale in the AI era.
How CFOs Can Build Investor Confidence Through Smarter Planning and Analytics
In today’s private equity environment, investor confidence hinges on precision, agility, and transparency in financial planning. Yet many CFOs still rely on outdated FP&A models that can’t keep pace with sponsor expectations. This article explores how modern CFOs are rebuilding trust through scenario-based forecasting, driver-based models, and AI-enabled analytics—transforming finance into a strategic engine for performance. Read how leading PE-backed companies are using smarter planning to deliver investor-grade results—and access our white paper for a practical roadmap.
Year-End Cost Take-out Playbook: 3 Moves That Deliver Immediate Impact
Year-end brings urgency—and opportunity—for finance and operations leaders under pressure to deliver results. E78’s Cost Optimization Playbook outlines three targeted moves that can unlock immediate savings, strengthen operational efficiency, and enhance EBITDA performance. From strategic sourcing to capacity optimization and selective outsourcing, learn where to focus now to create measurable impact before the year closes.
Carve-Outs: A Strategic Answer for PE Firms in Volatile Markets
Carve-outs are becoming a go-to strategy for private equity firms in today’s volatile market. With IPOs stalled and valuations under pressure, carve-outs offer a disciplined way to deploy capital and reshape portfolios. Explore why execution — from Day 1 readiness to Transition Service Agreements — determines whether these deals create lasting value.
From Plan to Go-Live: Closing the Gap in Customer Experience Platforms
Customer experience depends on more than technology—it’s about adoption. When new systems and collaboration tools are implemented without alignment to business processes, CX suffers. This article explores how organizations can bridge the gap between tech execution and user adoption, deliver measurable impact, and create consistent, scalable customer experiences for PE-backed companies and their portfolio teams.
Q4’s Triple Challenge: Tackling Tariffs, Cybersecurity & AI in Year-End Financial Planning
As Q4 approaches, finance leaders face rising tariffs, evolving cybersecurity threats, and the accelerating use of AI. Year-end planning is no longer just about closing the books—it’s about building agility and foresight to position for the year ahead. This article explores how CFOs and FP&A teams can use scenario modeling, risk-aware budgeting, and AI-enabled insights to turn uncertainty into opportunity and drive smarter decision-making.
Scaling Efficiency: Why Managed Services Are the Force Multiplier for PE
Private equity is in an efficiency-first era, where value creation depends on operational discipline, agility, and speed. E78’s latest insights reveal why efficiency has become a board-level mandate—and how managed services are helping Operating Partners transform resource constraints into competitive advantage.
When Budget Season Collides with Leadership Gaps
Budget season is high-stakes, but unprecedented CFO turnover has left many middle-market companies under-resourced at a critical time. When leadership gaps collide with forecasting and planning demands, the risks multiply. This article explores why interim financial leadership and outsourced FP&A are becoming essential for organizations seeking clarity, agility, and growth during budget season—and highlights how leading firms are navigating the challenge.
AI and the M&A Process
Discover how AI is transforming the M&A process, from deal sourcing to integration. Learn how AI enhances due diligence, valuation, and efficiency while highlighting the critical role of human expertise in driving successful outcomes.
From Single Breach to Portfolio Defense: Lessons PE Firms Can’t Afford to Miss
Cyber incidents don’t just disrupt operations—they can erode deal value. Learn how one breach can inform portfolio-wide defenses and every company in your portfolio.