IT is the decisive factor for a successful merger or acquisition

Mergers, acquisitions, and spin-offs all play a crucial role in an enterprise organization’s growth. When guided by a solid business strategy, these activities support: rapid expansion, reduction of risks, diversification, decreases in costs, and other competitive advantages.

However, these transactions are not without their challenges and risks to the health of the business. Undertaking a merger, acquisition, or spin-off introduces a great deal of complexity, ambiguity, and time-consuming projects.

Some of the most common challenges businesses encounter when completing a merger, acquisition, or spin-off include:

• Data integrity
• Downtime and business continuity
• Coexistence
• Communication and stakeholder management

Without an expertly designed strategy led by a knowledgeable partner, a newly (re)formed business is vulnerable to serious risks and may fail to realize the value the transaction was expected to generate.

Continue reading to explore the technological impacts of these business transactions, the steps and considerations to analyze for a successful transition, the importance of the right technology strategy, and how HSO can help you achieve the most successful carve-in/carve-out possible.