Case IV-2 (page 611)• FastTrack IT Integration for the Sallie Mae Merger
Case Analysis Requirements
Discuss the business risks, as well as the technology integration risks associated with the Data Center Relocation operations
Given that the internal IT group managed the Data Center Relocation with minimal external consultant support, discuss the integration approach that was used for the relocation, and outline the benefits and non-benefits of this approach
Discuss the process of how IT employees of both organizations were integrated, including the kinds of problems that were encountered in the process. Identify and discuss ways that such problems could have been avoided
Discuss some of the reasons that motivate organizations involved in this type of merger to make information systems integration decisions regarding IT architecture of the new company, data center location, personnel integration, etc.
Your consulting company has been hired by a company that is about to start their information systems integration process. Given what you know from this case, discuss the advice you will provide them regarding the best approach to take
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