If that is indeed the case, then it will be good for both partners.

BBC: Look out for a 4G Tuesday

In other words, SAP will have to get good at making its partners rich.

FORBES: How SAP is Betting Its Growth on Partnerships

You can only do it because you have extraordinary partners and a spirit of good will, and most of all, because of the strength and resilience and fundamental goodness of the American people.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama and Vice President Biden Speak at an Inaugural Luncheon | The White House

To make good on that promise, Winfrey and Discovery partners will need to ensure those viewers continue to tune in.

FORBES: Oprah Winfrey Sees A "Rocky" Road Ahead For OWN

The new distribution model will also help Good meet increased demand for its product, says Think Equity Partners analyst Pablo Perez-Fernandez.

FORBES

In the days to come, the round table will share experience, promote good practice and exchange knowledge from diverse perspectives and partners.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES

Another challenge will be to make sure that the partners SAP works with are actually competent and provide good value to customers.

FORBES: How SAP is Betting Its Growth on Partnerships

Like any good venture capitalists, survivor conglomerates will concentrate on spotting new opportunities and finding the talent, capital and partners to exploit them.

ECONOMIST: Conglomerates in developing countries

"Marcegaglia indicated that under the right circumstances they were willing to use their good offices to encourage their partners to sit down with Corus in the UK to explore new possible commercial solutions which will preserve production and assist the process of safeguarding jobs on Teesside, " it said.

BBC: Talks in Italy over Corus future