Post-merger Integration (PMI): Integrating IT (PowerPoint PPT Slide Deck)

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There are several challenges and opportunities in the wake of Mergers and Acquisition (M&A) that merit special attention. In particular:

1. Options to Reorganize the Operating Model
2. Risk of Staff Departure
3. Need to Look beyond Cost Synergies

This presentation discusses the integration of corporate functions from the various organizations as a strategic opportunity. There are 5 corporate functions that are core to most organizations and industries, which face notable PMI issues:

1. Information Technology (IT)
2. Research & Development (R&D)
3. Procurement
4. Production and Networks
5. Sales & Marketing

This deck will focus on Information Technology. Specific issues covered include Ensuring Basic Connectivity and Security from Day One, Ascertaining Clusters and Nuggets, Executing Rapidly, and Developing a Top-notch IT Integration Team. This document also includes slide templates for you to use in your own business presentations.

This presentation provides a detailed roadmap for ensuring IT integration success during post-merger integration. It emphasizes the importance of establishing basic connectivity and security from day one, which is critical to maintaining business continuity. The PPT outlines the necessity of identifying and retaining key IT talent and maintaining an inventory of IT investments and vendors to facilitate a smooth transition.

The approach of leveraging "Clusters and Nuggets" is highlighted as a proven strategy for IT integration. This method involves grouping applications into cohesive clusters while retaining valuable "golden nuggets" from each system. This strategy helps in maximizing synergies during PMI, though it may not yield optimum IT results immediately. The presentation also discusses the potential need for a new system at a later stage to achieve long-term integration goals.

Rapid execution and a dedicated IT integration team are identified as fundamental prerequisites for successful IT integration. The presentation stresses the importance of maintaining momentum created by the merger deal and setting clear milestones and timelines. It also underscores the critical need for disciplined planning and implementation processes to ensure minimal disruption to business operations and to monitor progress in realizing synergies.

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Source: Best Practices in Acquisition, IT Strategy, PMI PowerPoint Slides: Post-merger Integration (PMI): Integrating IT PowerPoint (PPT) Presentation Slide Deck, LearnPPT Consulting