Mergers and Acquisitions and 3rd Party Access
Secure a smooth and successful transition
During mergers and acquisitions (M&A), IT integration becomes a crucial task, and it’s often filled with challenges that could threaten security and disrupt operations.
Companies face the tough job of merging different IT systems without exposing themselves to security risks, causing downtime, or dealing with compatibility issues. Many attempt to handle these tasks using their existing IT frameworks, but this often leads to increased vulnerabilities and operational inefficiencies.
IGEL offers a solution that addresses these challenges head-on, providing a seamless integration process while ensuring top-notch security. In this article, you’ll learn how to position IGEL as a key player in overcoming the IT integration hurdles during M&A, helping your customers achieve a smooth transition.
- Unified Control Plane: IGEL’s UMS provides a single management interface, making it easier to integrate and manage diverse IT environments during M&A.
- Enhanced Security: IGEL’s read-only OS and encrypted protocols minimize security risks, protecting the organization during the critical M&A phase.
- Rapid Onboarding: Standardizing on IGEL OS allows for quick provisioning of secure access to new employees, ensuring business continuity.
- Cost Efficiency: IGEL’s ability to extend the lifecycle of existing hardware reduces the need for immediate CAPEX investments, easing financial strain.
How IGEL Supports Seamless IT Integration During M&A
- Problem: IT system integration
- Confusion, Downtime, Risks
- Merging different IT systems often leads to confusion, downtime, and security risks.
- IGEL’s Solution:
- IGEL’s UMS simplifies the integration process by providing a unified control interface.
- IGEL’s security features ensure that the integration is safe and secure.
- IGEL’s rapid onboarding ensures continuous business operations.
- IGEL’s UD Pocket secures third-party access by booting devices into a secure environment.
How IGEL Helps
Problem | How We Help |
Security vulnerabilities during M&A | IGEL’s read-only OS minimizes risks, protecting against security breaches. |
Operational downtime during IT integration | IGEL’s rapid onboarding process ensures continuous business operations. |
High CAPEX due to new hardware needs | IGEL extends the lifecycle of existing hardware, reducing CAPEX. |
Complex IT system integration | IGEL’s UMS simplifies the integration process by providing a unified management interface. |
Inconsistent security policies across entities | IGEL standardizes security policies across all devices, ensuring compliance. |
Challenges in provisioning secure access for new employees | IGEL allows for fast and secure access provisioning, supporting smooth onboarding. |
Managing third-party access securely | IGEL’s UD Pocket ensures secure access even for non-company devices. |
Compatibility issues with legacy systems | IGEL repurposes existing hardware, ensuring compatibility across different systems. |
Data breaches due to local storage | IGEL’s OS eliminates local storage, reducing the risk of data breaches. |
Delayed IT integration affecting business strategy | IGEL’s streamlined processes support timely and effective IT integration. |
Tools to Help you Sell
For CISOs: IGEL helps CISOs secure IT environments during M&A without increasing vulnerabilities or operational risks.
For CTOs: IGEL helps CTOs achieve seamless IT integration during M&A without compromising security or operational continuity.
For IT Managers: IGEL helps IT Managers streamline system integration during M&A without downtime or compatibility headaches.
Questions to Ask
- Impact: How do these challenges affect your business operations and security?
- Strategic Importance: How crucial is seamless IT integration to achieving your M&A objectives?
- Resource Allocation: What financial impact has the integration process had on your company?
- Future Planning: What are your plans for IT integration in future M&A activities?
- Decision-Making Process: Who is responsible for deciding on IT solutions during M&A, and what are the key criteria?
- Impact: What are the risks if third-party access is not properly secured?
- Strategic Importance: How important is secure third-party access to your overall IT security strategy?
- Resource Allocation: What resources are dedicated to managing third-party access?
- Future Planning: How do you plan to enhance third-party access security in the future?
- Decision-Making Process: Who decides on third-party access solutions, and what are the priorities?
- Impact: How do hardware incompatibilities affect your daily operations?
- Strategic Importance: How important is it to streamline hardware compatibility across merged entities?
- Resource Allocation: What costs are associated with resolving hardware compatibility issues?
- Future Planning: How do you plan to manage hardware compatibility in future mergers?
- Decision-Making Process: Who oversees hardware integration, and what are their decision criteria?
Email Templates
Below are three email templates written for three different personas: Security, Operations, and Executives.
Subject: Enhancing IT Security During M&A with IGEL
Hi,
When managing IT security during a merger or acquisition, the risk of security breaches and operational downtime can become overwhelming. Often, existing IT frameworks struggle to protect against vulnerabilities during the complex integration process, leaving your organization exposed to potential threats.
IGEL provides a comprehensive solution to these challenges by securing and standardizing IT systems, ensuring that your organization remains protected throughout the entire M&A process.
- IGEL’s read-only OS prevents unauthorized software installations, reducing the attack surface.
- Encrypted protocols protect sensitive data during the integration of IT systems.
- Centralized management allows you to enforce consistent security policies across all devices.
Would you like to explore how IGEL can enhance your IT security during M&A?
Subject: Streamline IT Integration During M&A with IGEL
Hi,
Merging different IT systems during a merger or acquisition can lead to operational disruptions and increased downtime. Traditional methods of integration often fall short, resulting in compatibility issues and inefficiencies.
IGEL offers a seamless solution that simplifies IT integration, ensuring that your operations continue without interruption.
- IGEL’s Universal Management Suite provides a single management interface for diverse IT assets.
- Rapid onboarding processes ensure new employees have secure access from day one.
- IGEL’s ability to extend hardware lifecycle reduces the need for costly new investments.
Interested in learning more about how IGEL can streamline your IT integration during M&A?
Subject: Achieving Seamless IT Integration During M&A with IGEL
Hi,
The complexities of IT integration during mergers and acquisitions can slow down the strategic goals of your organization. Existing solutions often lead to security vulnerabilities and operational inefficiencies.
IGEL’s approach to IT integration helps you avoid these pitfalls, enabling a smooth transition that supports your long-term business objectives.
- Standardize IT systems across merged entities with IGEL OS for consistent operations.
- Secure your IT environment with IGEL’s read-only OS and encrypted protocols.
- Extend the lifecycle of existing hardware, reducing the need for immediate CAPEX investments.
Would you be interested in discussing how IGEL can help your IT integration during M&A?