There are a lot of potential synergies based on the premise of integration, but it's going to be a challenge for Microsoft.

"It gives them a bigger base, some potential synergies, economies of scale and more flexibility."

That sum represents both the cost savings and potential synergies the companies could realize by merging.

Internal committees have been asked to explore potential synergies.

But the companies' search for takeover protection and the potential synergies of joint operation led them to discuss a full-scale merger.

But some analysts saw greater potential synergy for Compaq in the networking venture.

More generally, he said, "the potential synergies are quite large."

She also acknowledged the potential synergy between the two large factory outlet centers, particularly because the individual stores will be more complementary than directly competitive.

However, there is little linking of these pillars despite their potential synergies.

The results from our analyses show how potential synergies between prevention and treatment could be translated into considerable health benefits at the population level.