M&A Technology Integration and IT Due Diligence
When acquiring a company or integrating post-acquisition, the technology decisions made within the first 90 days are crucial for determining integration success or failure. Felaris Global leads IT due diligence, integration roadmaps, and system consolidation for international acquisitions - with deep experience managing ERP convergence, infrastructure integration, and regulatory compliance across multiple countries and regulatory jurisdictions.
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Our Principal Consultants have led M&A technology integration programs across multiple countries, spanning medical device, pharmaceutical, and regulated manufacturing sectors — including transactions from pre-close due diligence through full ERP convergence and go-live.
Pre-Close IT Due Diligence
Before closing an acquisition, having clear visibility into technology assets, risks, and integration complexity is essential. We conduct comprehensive IT due diligence assessments that identify technical debt, regulatory compliance gaps, integration costs, and Day One readiness requirements - giving your deal team the information needed to negotiate, plan, and execute with confidence.
What you get:
- IT infrastructure and application portfolio assessment
- ERP and business systems evaluation
- Cybersecurity and data privacy risk analysis
- Regulatory compliance review (FDA, MDR, data protection)
- Technical debt quantification
- Integration cost modeling
- Day One readiness assessment
Integration Planning and Roadmap Development
The first 90 days post-acquisition set the trajectory for integration success or failure. We develop integration roadmaps that sequence technology workstreams, identify critical dependencies, and establish governance for cross-functional execution - ensuring momentum is built from Day One.
What you get:
- Integration master plan and timeline
- Technology workstream definition
- Dependency mapping and sequencing
- Governance structure and decision framework
- Risk mitigation strategies
- Executive stakeholder communication plans
ERP and Business System Convergence
Consolidating disparate ERP systems eliminates operational complexity and accelerates the realization of deal value. We lead system convergence programs that harmonize business processes, migrate data, and validate regulatory compliance across the combined organization.
What you get:
- System convergence strategy (target state architecture)
- Business process harmonization
- Data consolidation and migration roadmaps
- Regulatory compliance validation (FDA, ISO 13485, MDR)
- Cutover planning and execution
- Post-integration stabilization
Infrastructure and Application Integration
Merging IT infrastructure and rationalizing application portfolios requires coordinated planning across networks, data centers, cloud platforms, and security systems. We manage infrastructure integration while maintaining business continuity and regulatory compliance throughout the transition.
What you get:
- Network and infrastructure consolidation
- Application portfolio rationalization
- Cloud migration strategy
- Identity and access management integration
- Cybersecurity framework alignment
- Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
International and Multi-Site Integration
Cross-border acquisitions introduce complexity around data residency, regulatory compliance, language requirements, and regional business processes. We lead technology integration across multiple countries and regulatory jurisdictions, with direct experience managing cross-border programs in the US, EU, and UK.
What you get:
- Multi-country integration sequencing
- Data residency and sovereignty compliance
- Regulatory alignment across jurisdictions (FDA, MDR, GDPR)
- Multi-language system support
- Regional business process harmonization
- Local regulatory validation
Change Management and Organizational Alignment
Technology integration often fails not because of the technology, but because of the people. We manage organizational change across IT and business teams, ensuring clear communication, comprehensive training, and robust support throughout the transition.
What you get:
- Stakeholder communication planning
- Organizational readiness assessment
- Training program development
- Business user support
- Team integration and role alignment
- Post-integration support model
Transactions Types
- Acquisitions: Full technology integration and system convergence for the combined entity
- Mergers: Technology platform harmonization and organizational alignment
- Divestitures: IT separation planning and standalone system establishment
- Carve-outs: Technology asset separation and transitional service agreements (TSAs)
Industries Served
Medical device manufacturing, pharmaceutical and life sciences, regulated manufacturing, industrial manufacturing, growth-stage companies.
When Organizations Engage Us
- Imminent or recently closed acquisition requiring IT due diligence or Day One readiness planning
- Post-close integration stalled or lacking experienced program leadership
- Acquired company running on a different ERP or disconnected IT infrastructure
- Cross-border deal involving regulatory jurisdictions (FDA, EU MDR, GDPR)
- Divestiture or carve-out requiring IT separation and TSA management
- Merger requiring technology platform consolidation and organizational alignment