Client Engagement Manager
[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…
[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,…
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.…
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…
