M&A TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION SERVICES
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Strategy & Analysis
A part of every good merger and/or acquisition is thorough due diligence and planning, preferably pre-deal, however critical during the 1st 100 days post deal.
In order to complete an M&A that benefits all parties, our due diligence and planning begins with an introduction of companies involved. From there, we assess the needs of the parent company, followed by identifying and defining goals. After the assessment, we discuss in further detail how other facets of our service offerings can help. With our help, your business can shorten the timeframe for the Transition Services Agreement (TSA) and obtain a ROI sooner.
Most M&A deals failure is directly attributed to poor technical due diligence pre-deal but more importantly in the 1st 100 days post deal’s. Poor due diligence typically results in bad decisions and bad investments, often with technology solutions selected because they’re the new “hot” thing rather than actual business requirements.
Before any major change, assessing your own capabilities is imperative and the same is true of the technology you use. In fact, technology assessment should be part of overall assessment so that it is not overlooked during the initial stages.
We look at 8 key areas of due diligence
Business Strategy
Tech Strategy, Roadmaps and Budgets
People and Organisation
Technology Platforms & Architecture
Data
Cyber Security, Compliance & IT Service Management
Technology Infrastructure
Business Applications
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Execution
No one wants a deal that results in a semi-integrated company, so post acquisition technologies merger planning should begin at the beginning of the deal. Affiniti Integrations can:
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Optimisation
So running a post-merger integration (PMI) project is the same as any other type of project, yes? Err, no.
Of course, there are similarities at the broadest level however what needs to be achieved is very different dependant upon the type of acquisition but also the value realisation objectives set initially and then revised over time.
The CIOs who have survived an M&A, talk about it with the same heart-quickening cadence an adrenaline junkie uses to describe an extreme sport.
What is Post-Merger Integration (PMI)?
Post-merger integration is the process of unifying two entities in a manner that creates the most value for the future of the enterprise by realizing efficiencies and synergies. From an IT perspective, PMI is a complex process requiring the leadership to ensure a smooth process.
Depending on the Execution approach PMI can occur as soon as Day 1, however this can lead to inevitable conflicts between achieving separation and transformation. AFFINITI Integrations will work with you to develop the PMI approach which works for you!
Every merger is about achieving synergies, many of these are now technology-enabled. That’s why it’s essential to assess the IT capabilities of the pre- and post-deal companies and pinpoint the applications that will help achieve synergies – and the ones that won’t.
AFFINITI Integrations focuses on the following key areas to name a few:
