IDG Contributor Network: Next-generation M&A IT integration

The odds of a successful post-merger IT integration used to be truly daunting. Whether it was a “merger of equals” or a pure acquisition, realizing target synergies was difficult, if not impossible to achieve.This dynamic appears to be changing. Companies are learning how to face the IT integration challenge through several key changes in the overall effort. Through a combination of innovative technologies, highly-visible and inspiring strategy, a keen focus on stakeholder management