Use Info-Tech's make-the-case template to:
- Force yourself into the discussion and demonstrate the benefits of bringing IT to the table early in M&A due diligence.
- Build relationships with business process owners and the M&A team up front.
- Position IT as a strategic partner that can support the M&A business goals and objectives.
Bringing IT to the table early will result in better risk management, faster integration, and increased accuracy when forecasting integration costs.