A natural review point
Business transitions force teams to decide what to retain, archive or move. Before older information is discarded, owners may want to understand whether the accumulated operating history has legitimate partnership potential.
Preserve optionality
Exploring potential does not require authorizing access or committing to a transaction. A high-level review can help management understand whether a deeper conversation is worthwhile while the company still controls the relevant systems and context.
Keep decisions separate
A data partnership is distinct from a company sale, system migration or succession plan. Any opportunity should be evaluated on its own terms with appropriate legal, privacy and security advice.