Preparing the appropriate IT program of work and budget for the upcoming merger or divestiture.
Are you buying or selling a company but don’t know what to budget or how the technology integration would work seamlessly between the companies?
If you’re experiencing any of the challenges below, we can help.
If you’re experiencing any of the challenges below, we can help.
Limited time to assess the technology infrastructure, networks, systems, and processes to identify potential risks and integration challenges.
Lack of experience in developing a comprehensive integration or migration strategy that outlines how systems, applications, and data will be integrated or separated.
Identifying risks with legacy systems and compatibility issues merging technology platforms, software applications, and hardware setups.
Ensuring the integrated systems comply with regulatory requirements and maintaining security and compliance throughout the process.
Determining the correct and most cost-effective software licensing and related budgets for the transition and beyond.
Identifying key change requirements for the people transitioning to the new organisation or organisational structure.
Understanding the IT support requirements and appropriate budget post-transition.
Empowering M&A with Seamless Technology Integration Services
Effective intercompany technology integration can be the difference between success and failure in your merger, acquisition, or divestiture, which is why you need a specialist like Professional Advantage. Our comprehensive Technology Integration Consulting Services are designed to ensure the success of your M&A (mergers and acquisitions) plans and projects.
IT infrastructure, applications, and data evaluation.
IT transition budgets and planning due diligence are often underestimated in many M&As, resulting in higher costs, missed deadlines, contract penalties, operational disruptions, and adoption and personnel challenges. Leveraging experience before planning or early in the process is imperative to minimise the above risks.
Engaging Professional Advantage will help you avoid these pitfalls through our experienced approach to M&A IT planning. We can also help you systematically merge IT infrastructure, optimise costs, reduce integration risks, and realise faster time to value.
Not your average MSP.
While certainly providing IT Managed Services and Support programs, Professional Advantage is first and foremost an IT consulting organisation with almost 40 years of experience in planning, migrating, implementing, optimising, and supporting IT business systems, including almost all aspects of IT such as:
- ERP Software (Finance, Operations, Manufacturing).
- CRM Solutions (Sales, Marketing, Service).
- Data and Analytics (Data Warehouse, Data Lakes, Reporting and more).
- Budgeting and Forecasting.
- Content Management and Collaboration.
- Information Protection and Compliance.
- Workflow Automation and Business apps.
- Cyber Security.
- Networking & Infrastructure.
- Monitoring and Managed Services.
All these things are critical to your M&A budgeting, planning, and execution. By doing your IT due diligence and technology integration right, not only are M&A contracts best prepared, but plans are aligned to the work required, penalties or unexpected costs are avoided, and people are better enabled to deal with the change they experience.
Security-first approach.
Engaging cybersecurity experts like Professional Advantage in the M&A process from the beginning can provide insights and guidance throughout the due diligence and integration.
Our IT consultancy services use a security-first approach, leveraging robust and integrated security solutions and combining them with industry-recommended cybersecurity frameworks such as Essential Eight, NIST, and CISA:
- Cybersecurity Platform Consolidation.
- Essential Eight Risk Assessments.
- Information Protection and Compliance.
- Endpoint Security Management.
- Security Monitoring Services.
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM).
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Application Hardening.
Let us help you deliver a detailed cybersecurity integration plan to address potential risks and ensure a smooth transition of your systems post-merger.
How we ensure a successful system and network integration
Financial and timeline guidelines and budgeting for your M&A IT plan. (Pre- and post-project included)
Best fit solution architecture and right technologies to use.
Detailed migration planning.
Impact Assessment and Planning and suggested order of operations.
IT risk identification and mitigation options.
Cybersecurity and compliance assessment and incorporation.
Resourcing guidance for the transition project and beyond (hours, FTE's, duration of role).
Migration and integration services during the transition.
Support Service post-transition.
Operational and security monitoring and control enablement.
Future roadmap planning and alignment for the new entity.
M&A Technology Integration Specialists in Australia
4.8 — Reviewed on Cloud Tango
At Professional Advantage, we understand that mergers, acquisitions, and divestures are complex, high-stakes endeavours that require careful planning and execution. With our expertise in M&A Technology transitions, we can guide you through every step of the process, from IT due diligence to post-merger integration. Business consultancy organisations and merged entities alike, whether large or small, work with Professional Advantage for these reasons:
One-stop shop for Microsoft and related technology integration.
We offer comprehensive M&A Technology Integration services to organisations. We provided deep technical knowledge of all aspects of migration, implementation, development, security, and support across all Microsoft’s clouds including Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, and Azure.
Strong market experience.
Our team has over 35 years of experience helping organisations achieve more from technology. We have a long track record of success serving the not-for-profit, commercial, and government sectors.
Delivers high business value.
We work with some of the best IT consultants, solution architects, developers, and project managers who ensure the success of your M&A technology integration. Our 90+ consistently high net promoter score and almost 10 years average client retention are testaments to our credibility and reputation in the industry.
Microsoft Trusted Partner
We are also delighted to have achieved the Microsoft Solutions Partner designation for AI Business Solutions and Security
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AI Business Solutions
Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Microsoft 365, including the Copilot and agent work built on top of them. Earned on delivered projects, certified people, and customer outcomes.
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Security
Identity, threat protection, data security, and compliance across the Microsoft cloud, assessed on real security work delivered for Australian organisations.
Bridge the technology gaps in your M&A
Our experts are here to help you ensure a smooth and successful IT integration during your M&A process.
Complete the form below, or contact us to speak to one of our experts today.
- Call 1800 126 499
- Client Support 1300 658 608
- Email [email protected]
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