Mergers & Acquisitions:
From Day One to your new digital foundation
In any corporate transaction, IT separation and integration form the digital nervous system of the new organization. Working closely with you, we ensure that mergers and separations are not merely a necessary formality, but rather an opportunity for strategic modernization—laying the groundwork for true innovation and long-term sustainability. We guide you from the initial IT planning through the definition of the target architecture all the way to the operational implementation of separation and post-merger integration
- The moment is unique: Budget, momentum, and the willingness to make decisions are all aligned.
- “Day-One Readiness” as a clear goal—without system downtime or security gaps.
- Build from scratch instead of copying: Whether it’s a separation or a merger—in both cases, you need a foundation that’s built right.
- The new digital house is built from the building blocks of cybersecurity, the intelligent workplace, cloud & infrastructure, data platforms, and AI.
In this context, we have already implemented extensive projects of the highest caliber for international clients. For this, we have been honored with, among other awards, the Best of Consulting Award from Wirtschaftswoche.
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Our Services
IT Separation & Carve-Out
Strategic Decomposition and Separation
- Decoupling of Systems, Data, and Contracts
- Transitional Service Agreement (TSA) Planning and Exit
- Day-One Capability
We prepare the carve-out with technical precision so that, when implemented jointly, the new operations are up and running immediately.
Rebuilding the Digital House
The Raw Materials We Use
- Building a modern, cloud-native infrastructure free of legacy baggage
- Integration of secure collaboration and communication platforms
- Secured from both the outside and the inside—with Zero Trust, IAM, and the integration of Security by Design to avoid costly rework, as well as AI security
- Analysis and consolidation of disparate data sets into data platforms, as well as the creation of a harmonized data infrastructure as the foundation for GenAI
You’ll receive a digital foundation that’s not only stable but also grows with your business. Cloud-first, secure, and AI-ready.
Post-Merger IT Integration
Implementing Operational Rollout
- Development of a shared, future-proof target architecture that goes beyond mere consolidation
- Identification and elimination of system redundancies to reduce complexity and operating costs
- Structured migration of data, applications, and users to the target environment without disrupting day-to-day business
During the operational implementation, we support you in shaping everything into a single, efficient unit. We transform the initial integration into a sustainable consolidation.
Steering
Strategic Program Management
- Centralized steering & governance to establish clear decision-making processes and transparent reporting structures
- Critical timeline management with a focus on “Day-One Readiness”
- Interdependency management to coordinate global work packages and cross-functional teams
For time-critical projects involving thousands of stakeholders and complex dependencies, we offer the necessary experience and structure to guide your project safely to completion—precisely, transparently, and on schedule.
Mergers and Acquisitions
In Practice
Together with our clients, we have already successfully implemented numerous cloud projects. Our case studies illustrate what comprehensive infrastructure consulting can achieve.
Successful Rebuilding of an Automotive IT Infrastructure
As part of a complex carve-out for Daimler Truck, we implemented a new, future-proof cloud infrastructure that serves as a secure foundation for the new corporate structure.
- Rapid deployment of self-sufficient core systems with new Identity Governance & Administration and Identity Access Management (IGA/IAM) to ensure a clear separation of IT landscapes
- Zero-trust architecture for maximum security and flexibility within the new organizational structure
- Secure global connectivity for 100,000 employees through scalable cloud technologies to ensure business continuity
Ready for your technology reboot?
Whether it’s an acquisition, sale, spin-off, or merger—we’ll help you position IT as a strategic driver of your transaction. Let’s work together to analyze how we can ensure your long-term success. Dr. Jan Ciupka is available to assist you as your point of contact.
