Strategic IT Integration and Investment Options PPT

This PPT slide, part of the 79-slide Mergers, Acquisitions & Alliances Approach PowerPoint presentation, presents a framework for evaluating IT infrastructure options based on 2 critical dimensions: the level of integration and the degree of IT investment, management, and change. The vertical axis indicates the integration level, ranging from "Business Unit/Division-Level IT Systems" at the bottom to "Company-Wide IT Infrastructure" at the top. The horizontal axis reflects the degree of IT investment, moving from a low investment orientation on the left to a high investment orientation on the right.

Four distinct options emerge from this analysis. The first option, "Maintain Current Course," suggests a strategy for organizations that prefer to keep their existing IT systems without significant changes. This might be suitable for businesses with low integration needs and minimal investment in IT. The second option, "Establish Critical Inter-Business Linkages," indicates a shift towards creating essential connections between different business units, which can enhance collaboration and efficiency.

The third option, "Migrate Major Functions to Common Systems," represents a more integrated approach, where significant business functions are consolidated into shared systems. This transition can lead to improved data consistency and operational efficiency. The final option, "Migrate to Enterprise-Wide System," signifies a comprehensive overhaul of IT infrastructure to support a unified enterprise system, which is ideal for organizations aiming for high integration and substantial IT investment.

The slide also highlights the potential risk of overspending on IT, particularly for those pursuing high integration without adequate planning. This visual representation serves as a strategic guide for executives contemplating their IT investment strategies and the necessary changes to align with business objectives.

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