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    Systems & Operations

    Connecting the Dots

    Integrate IT systems, consolidate operations, and rationalize vendors. Data migration, cybersecurity, and process harmonization that maintains business continuity.

    "The "6-month ERP integration" is the biggest lie in M&A. Plan for 12-18 months minimum, and celebrate if you beat it."
    — Mergers Agent

    System integration is where integration timelines go to die. "We'll consolidate ERPs in 6 months" becomes 18 months of parallel systems, duplicate data entry, and reconciliation hell. Realistic planning is essential.

    The first decision is system rationalization: keep, sunset, or hybrid. Not everything needs to be consolidated immediately (or ever). Some systems can run in parallel for years. Others need rapid integration to realize synergies. The key is making deliberate choices, not drifting into accidental complexity.

    Data migration is the other landmine. Customer data, product data, financial history—moving data between systems without loss or corruption requires meticulous planning. And don't forget cybersecurity: M&A is a moment of vulnerability when attackers exploit transition chaos.

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    System rationalization is a deliberate choice, not default drift

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    Not everything needs to be consolidated—some systems can run in parallel

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    Data migration requires more time than anyone wants to admit

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    Cybersecurity risk increases during M&A—attackers know this

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    Vendor consolidation is a synergy source, but timing matters

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