Ansoff placed immense importance on , which he defined as the "2+2=5" effect. In corporate terms, synergy is the combined effect of business units working together that is greater than the sum of the parts working separately.

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In an era of digital transformation and AI, is Ansoff still relevant? Absolutely. Whether a company is deciding to launch a new app (Product Development) or enter a foreign market via e-commerce (Market Development), they are using the Ansoff Matrix—even if they don't realize it. Conclusion