Mergers, acquisitions and divestitures are complex – and costly when mishandled. Common pitfalls include:
Transitional service agreement (TSA) delays and late notices driving unexpected costs
High stranded IT and license costs
Missed or misplaced contracts slowing Day 1 readiness
Poor communication with suppliers and new entities
Insufficient resources to manage execution
ISG helps you sidestep these risks with early vendor engagement, our proven playbook and expert contract lifecycle management.
Whether you’re planning an acquisition, executing a divestiture, or stabilizing operations post-Day 1, ISG supports you at every step.
Our proven methodology:
Assess – Opportunity scans, due diligence and financial impact analysis
Design – Strategy and target operating model development
Integrate/Separate – Contract separation, TSA planning and systems transition
Transform – License optimization, process redesign and synergy capture
Operate – Governance, risk mitigation and ongoing optimization
Every transaction is different. We tailor our approach to deliver value for mergers, spin-offs, and everything in between.
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Learn MoreI am struck by the blizzard of software announcements this year describing new features for CX tools that are “agentic,” meaning autonomous tools take actions without (much) human intervention. Industry conversation about agentic AI has proceeded ahead of clarifying definitions and a sense of how it fits on a continuum of rapid AI development.
The IT department of any enterprise is integral to implementing and managing the execution of its data objectives, just as the finance department is integral to implementing and managing financial objectives. Few enterprises would allow the finance department complete autonomy to define financial strategies; however, too many enterprises allow the IT department to define data strategies. Treating data as a business discipline—rather than a technical one—is a critical component of delivering competitive advantage through investment in data processing, analytics and artificial intelligence. This can be facilitated by adopting the most appropriate organizational approach, depending on the data activity.
The need for effective cybersecurity strategies remains a priority as enterprises face ever-increasing complex cyber threats. Nonetheless, the conventional approach in which IT departments, especially Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), exclusively manage the procurement of cybersecurity software, is showing its limitations. A crucial shift is occurring: Cybersecurity is no longer solely the domain of IT but has become a strategic business imperative. Leaders across different departments, from finance to operations, must appreciate the indispensable role they play in guiding cybersecurity decisions. This Analyst Perspective explores the influences in cybersecurity software procurement beyond IT and security teams, highlighting the necessity for unified communication, collaboration and strategic alignment between technical needs and overarching business goals.
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Our 2025 research divides the workforce-management landscape into five focused guides—WFM Basics, WFM Suites, WFM for Healthcare, WFM for Manufacturing and WFM for Retail. Each report applies a common evaluation lens yet weights criteria to reflect the operational realities, compliance pressures and innovation priorities unique to its scope. Together, they provide a panoramic view of the market and a set of targeted benchmarks that let buyers zero in on the capabilities—and partners—best aligned to their context.
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