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Rocky Standifer


Rocky Standifer is the client engagement manager for CDW's consultative advisory services (CAS) practice. He has been with the company for eight years and built the data center services and CAS practices. He holds a master’s degree in information technology and a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Rocky has had a 30-year career in business management and technology in the entertainment, telecom, healthcare, NBA sports management, logistics and hospitality industries, to name a few.

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How to Drive M&A Value Using Tech Tools

Don’t let IT integration become a sticking point in your mergers and acquisitions ― these tools will help.

By Rocky Standifer  and John Whitenack
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October 19, 2020
Software, Cloud, Data Center, Security

[sayit]Technology is more important than ever to the merger and acquisition (M&A) process. For many firms, IT is a top driver of deals, but it can also be a sticking point. In its “Corporate M&A Report 2020,” Bain warns of the challenges posed by IT integration: “In a tech-enabled world, deal scrutiny is expanding to…

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3 Tips to Solve Your M&A IT Challenges

Mergers and acquisitions can play havoc with the IT operations of participating organizations, but upfront planning can eliminate pain points from the process.

By Rocky Standifer
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February 7, 2020
Data Center, Software

[sayit]When it comes to mergers and acquisitions, there are two realities: There’s the fantasy about how perfect everything is going to be, and then there’s how it actually turns out. It’s natural for business leaders to focus on the benefits of an M&A deal and how it will lead to new efficiencies and synergies. And,…

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Overcome 5 IT Hurdles Common During Mergers and Acquisitions

M&As are often fraught with IT challenges. Don’t let these obstacles trip you up.

By Rocky Standifer
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October 25, 2019
Cloud, Software

As anyone who’s undergone the merger and acquisition process can attest, there’s more to M&A than just carefully checking over each organization’s books. Success requires all parties to integrate their staffs, company cultures and assets effectively. This includes their IT environments, which are too often overlooked — especially during the early stages of a deal.…

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How IT Can Avoid the Growing Pains of Mergers and Acquisitions

From customer experience to cybersecurity, IT considerations can make or break a deal.

By CDW Expert  and Rocky Standifer
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April 11, 2018
Services, Security

From an IT perspective, mergers and acquisitions activity often falls somewhere between a headache and a nightmare. The problems may begin with internal discussions and external negotiations, which typically involve the CEO and CFO. In many cases, the CIO and other IT leaders aren't brought in until the deal is done. This tendency is a…

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