2021 has been an unprecedented year from a mergers and acquisitions (M&A) standpoint. According to Reuters, Q3 alone saw $1.52 trillion in global M&A activity, which was the largest quarter ever. As of writing, M&As have hit an all-time high of $4.33 trillion in 2021, a number that is still rising. This trend is not just localized to a specific region, either: The United States, Europe, and Asia Pacific are all seeing an incredible rise in M&As. It is also impacting nearly every industry, at least in the US, though some industries have seen more significant activity. Due to this increase, there has been a renewed focus on streamlining the M&A process, especially from a technology standpoint.