Here's why downturn in Silicon Valley could mean good news for some

Mergers and acquisitions are a reality in the technology world and one that most startups and small businesses have to confront at some point. One of the key questions your organisation will no doubt ask itself if approached for a buy-out or capital injection is: "Am I going to get the best value for my business in the current climate?" Similarly, large enterprises need to consider whether they're getting the most bang for their buck or punch for their pound when mulling an acquisition. So what does the landscape look like in 2016? In the past, the tech world has experienced'boom-and-bust' economic cycles - think the bursting of the dot-com bubble in the late-90s, or the impact of the pan-European recession from as early as 2007.