When a company acquires or merges with another, the integration of IT departments and software systems presents significant challenges. Beyond the organizational and procedural complexities, it also raises critical issues around risk and security. As a global company, DSV’s SAM department has successfully navigated numerous mergers and acquisitions in recent years, establishing a flexible framework that can be tailored to the unique needs of each case. In this session, Katarzyna will share insights on how to approach M&A from a SAM perspective, providing a comprehensive framework that covers key steps, milestones, and common pitfalls. Attendees will learn how to assess, integrate, and align software assets from acquired companies, ensuring compliance, optimizing usage, and reducing risk. The presentation will also highlight the importance of cross-functional collaboration across IT teams to manage data migration securely and efficiently, protect IT infrastructure and maintain business continuity during the integration process. In this session, you will learn:

• How can you effectively assess and integrate software assets during M&A while ensuring compliance and optimizing usage
• How do you manage security risks and data migration during M&A to protect your IT infrastructure and maintain business continuity
• How can cross-functional collaboration across IT operations teams help streamline the SAM integration process and avoid common pitfalls