Post-Merger Information Technology Integration: Steering a Smooth Course Through Rough Waters
- Topics:
- Strategic Management Tools
- Tags:
- Finance,
- Information Technology,
- Integration,
- Investment,
- Management,
- Merger,
- Mergers & Acquisitions,
- Strategy
- Source:
- Accenture
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Overview: The deluge of merger and acquisition activity in the 1990s shows no signs of letting up in the new millennium. Behind each merger, of course, is the complex, arduous process of integrating two businesses. Organizations can expect ongoing information technology savings of 15 to 30 percent of pre-merger information technology costs. This article investigates whether it is possible to navigate a smooth course through the information technology integration process and suggests just such a course, and it begins with recognizing the roles information technology must play during a post-merger integration.
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Format: PDF | Size: 39KB | Date: Feb 2001 | Pages: 2




