“When Your Company Is Acquired, Your Work Style Changes Dramatically” Happens Suddenly — How Will SIers, SES, and IT Departments Change Then? (Page 1/4)

M&A is increasing in the IT industry, and employees often learn about company or team changes with little advance notice.

What happens after a deal depends on the acquisition goal, which can drive staffing changes, business restructuring, or integration.

Differences in corporate culture can create friction, weaken integration, and sometimes lead to failed mergers.

The article looks at post-acquisition changes from the view of SIers, SES firms, and in-house IT teams.