Software systems: The missing element in M&A planning

In the rush to complete a merger, the problem of merging two different IT systems often gets short shrift. Applications software, operations, and methodologies are particularly important to consider. Merging two companies will produce endless problems if their software isn't compatible. The aut...

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Published in:The Journal of Corporate Accounting & Finance 2003-01, Vol.14 (2), p.13-17
Main Author: Fitzgerald, Mike
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accounting
Acquisitions & mergers
Guidelines
Information technology
Periodicals
Software
Systems integration
Workforce planning
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Summary:In the rush to complete a merger, the problem of merging two different IT systems often gets short shrift. Applications software, operations, and methodologies are particularly important to consider. Merging two companies will produce endless problems if their software isn't compatible. The author shows how to avoid that nightmare. What factors should you consider? How can you steer clear of common mistakes? © 2003 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
ISSN:1044-8136
1097-0053
DOI:10.1002/jcaf.10131