IT M&A Advisory — Buy, Integrate, or Carve Out with Confidence
Deals create value only if the business keeps running and the synergies show up.
Rellan Research provides end‑to‑end IT M&A advisory across mergers, carve‑outs, and spin‑offs: from technology & cyber due diligence, to Day‑1/Day‑100 planning, TSA strategy & exit, and NewCo IT stand‑up. We operate the Integration/Separation Management Office, align teams and vendors, and keep leadership focused on outcomes—not fire drills.
Who we help
CEOs, CFOs, and IT leaders executing acquisitions, divestitures, or spin‑offs who want predictable, IT executive‑level delivery.
What You’ll Achieve
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Clean Day‑1 continuity with a clear Day‑100 stabilization plan and one operating rhythm.
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Faster TSA exit and lower stranded costs through early planning, catalog clarity, and governance.
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Fact‑based valuation & risk via technology/cyber due diligence (architecture, tech debt, controls, run‑rate).
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NewCo stand‑up after spin‑off (identity, collaboration, ERP/Finance, HRIS, endpoint, SOC) with phased waves to “fully standalone.”
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Synergy capture (platform consolidation, vendor rationalization) with executive KPIs and cadence.
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Regulatory confidence (data privacy, sector obligations) during integration/separation.
Engagement Models (predictable investment)
DILIGENCE - 2–4 weeks
Technology & cyber DD with valuation/negotiation inputs.
DAY‑1 READY - Sign‑to‑Close
IMO/SMO, playbooks, and dependencies to open on Day‑1.
90‑DAY WAVE - Post‑Close
Execute integration/separation, TSA governance, and quick synergies.
NEWCO STAND‑UP - Spin‑off
Phased waves to standalone (identity → core apps → data/analytics).
TSA EXIT SPRINT
Targeted acceleration to exit one or more TSA services early.
Example Use Cases (fast wins)
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Buy‑side carve‑out: IMO + TSA plan → smooth Day‑1 and earlier TSA exits to protect value.
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Spin‑off: SMO + NewCo stand‑up → identity, finance, and service desk live by Day‑1; platform cutovers by Day‑100.
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Merger integration: platform consolidation + change cadence → synergy capture with minimal disruption.
Suggested CTA
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Primary: Request an M&A IT Readiness Review
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Secondary: See a Day‑1/Day‑100 sample plan (PDF)
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Cross‑link: Explore Virtual CIO (governance & sourcing) • Explore Cybersecurity Advisory (M&A cyber diligence & IR)
What We Do (scope of IT M&A Advisory)
Technology & Cyber Due Diligence
Deep‑dive on architecture, platforms, data, infra/cloud, security, vendor contracts, and talent—linked to valuation and integration/separation choices.
Integration / Separation Management Office (IMO/SMO)
Operating the governance, cadence, RAID logs, and KPI reporting that keep Day‑1/Day‑100 on track and leadership aligned.
Day‑1 / Day‑100 Readiness
Checklists, cutover runbooks, comms plans, and interim controls so the business opens on Day‑1 and stabilizes by Day‑100.
TSA Strategy, Negotiation & Exit
Define the service catalog and pricing, negotiate SLAs, stand up shadow operations, and manage accelerated TSA exits to reduce stranded costs.
NewCo IT Stand‑Up (Spin‑offs)
Identity & collaboration, endpoint, SOC, service desk/ITSM, core finance/HR, data/analytics, cloud landing zones, and vendor model—delivered in waves to standalone.
Platform & Data Migration
ERP/CRM/SCM consolidation or separation, data extraction & purification, entitlements, cutover rehearsals, and post‑go‑live hypercare.
Org & Vendor Model for the Target State
Target operating model, retained org design, partner sourcing, and contract novations to avoid value leakage.