{"product_id":"m-a-information-technology-best-practices-hardcover","title":"M\u0026A Information Technology Best Practices - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJanice M. Roehl-Anderson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdd value to your organization via the mergers \u0026amp; acquisitions IT function\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs part of Deloitte Consulting, one of the largest mergers and acquisitions (M\u0026amp;A) consulting practice in the world, author Janice Roehl-Anderson reveals in \u003ci\u003eM\u0026amp;A Information Technology Best Practices\u003c\/i\u003e how companies can effectively and efficiently address the IT aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. Filled with best practices for implementing and maintaining systems, this book helps financial and technology executives in every field to add value to their mergers, acquisitions, and\/or divestitures via the IT function. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures a companion website containing checklists and templates\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes chapters written by Deloitte Consulting senior personnel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOutlines best practices with pragmatic insights and proactive strategies \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eMany M\u0026amp;As fail to meet their expectations. Be prepared to succeed with the thorough and proven guidance found in \u003ci\u003eM\u0026amp;A Information Technology Best Practices\u003c\/i\u003e. This one-stop resource allows participants in these deals to better understand the implications of what they need to do and how\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eM\u0026amp;A Information Technology \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest Practices \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe mergers and acquisitions (M\u0026amp;A) transaction process is fraught with pitfalls and roadblocks that must be carefully navigated with skill and care to achieve the goal of one new, improved organization from two separate, distinctly different companies. Of all these pitfalls, the one that frequently poses the biggest challenge is how to plan for and execute post-merger information technology (IT) systems integration. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRefreshingly free of jargon, \u003ci\u003eM\u0026amp;A Information Technology Best Practices\u003c\/i\u003e serves as a guide to mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures for executives and their direct reports. Featuring contributions from industry leaders, this volume details ways to facilitate successful deals by appropriately leveraging the IT function throughout the transaction. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe best practices highlighted in this comprehensive manual offer need-to-know information concerning the IT aspects of deals, the role of IT during those deals, how business and IT strategy can be aligned during a deal, and key components of how IT needs to manage its operations during a deal. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a companion website containing checklists for due diligence, integration and divestiture planning, and a detailed framework for a playbook on how to execute a deal from an IT perspective, this essential guide to IT best practices for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures explores: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIT's role in mergers and acquisitions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAligning business and IT during mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eM\u0026amp;A IT strategy, approach, and governance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIT due diligence leading practices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIT infrastructure aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eM\u0026amp;A IT and synergies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCloud considerations for M\u0026amp;A IT architecture\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eData implication of M\u0026amp;A\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThird-party contracts in M\u0026amp;A\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIT risk, security, and controls in M\u0026amp;A\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe role of the CIO and CFO\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManaging the people side of M\u0026amp;A IT\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIT program governance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to avoid an M\u0026amp;A failure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIts heavy reliance by executives in today's business environment makes IT a priority item in the M\u0026amp;A agenda. Filled with plain-English guidance, checklists, and cases, \u003ci\u003eM\u0026amp;A Information Technology Best Practices\u003c\/i\u003e is a playbook for M\u0026amp;A IT results. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePraise for\u003c\/i\u003e M\u0026amp;A Information Technology Best Practice\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"Jan Roehl-Anderson and colleagues have done a superb job creating a guidebook for executives in an area where limited information exists--how to leverage the IT function during a merger, an acquisition, or a divestiture. The book examines current trends and is loaded with practical examples. The book and related website are brimming with valuable blueprints, checklists, and case studies.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--VALERIE BORTHWICK \u003c\/b\u003eformer Senior Vice President, Oracle Consulting \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Every once in a while, you come across a book that provides real-world, practical advice on an important business topic--\u003ci\u003eM\u0026amp;A Information Technology Best Practices\u003c\/i\u003e is one of those gems. The twenty-plus years that Jan and her team have worked in the M\u0026amp;A IT space have provided valuable experiences and insights that can benefit a broad audience. This is a must-read for every business and IT executive who has or will be involved in a merger, acquisition, or divestiture effort.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--MARK WALSH\u003c\/b\u003e U.S. M\u0026amp;A Service Line Leader, Deloitte Consulting LLP \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"One of the most crucial components of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures is addressing the IT aspects of the deal. \u003ci\u003eM\u0026amp;A Information Technology Best Practices\u003c\/i\u003e walks the reader through IT situations that may be encountered during one of these transactions. By using this text, the prudent manager can help mitigate a key deal risk while increasing the probability of achieving a successful transaction. Highly recommended.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--STEVEN BRAGG \u003c\/b\u003eauthor of\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eAccounting Best Practices\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eJANICE M. ROEHL-ANDERSON\u003c\/b\u003e is a Principal at Deloitte Consulting LLP, coordinating key components of the M\u0026amp;A IT-related services area. She has been responsible for leading some of Deloitte's most complex global mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and initial public offering projects from a technology perspective. She has written numerous books on controllership and information technology and successfully passed the CPA exam. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 576\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 x 9.1 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 23, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42721387348031,"sku":"9781118617571","price":126.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/ce44585b08541e543ac1a46ed06fde85.webp?v=1765092187","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/m-a-information-technology-best-practices-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}