Opinion

The Role of Web Services in Mergers and Acquisitions

Web Services provides a cost-effective way for IT to help achieve corporate merger goals and to contribute significantly to fast, reliable merger synergies. A growing number of companies are using Web Services after a merger.

By Bob Anderson, Eric Stettler

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As CIOs develop their IT strategies, they need to consider the role of Web Services, both within and outside of the context of merger and acquisition activity. Making Web Services part of a service-oriented architecture will increase the long-term agility of the IT organization, enabling it to help shape the response to dynamic business needs.

Once Web Services capabilities are established, their potential to streamline M&A integration will become more apparent. By asking key questions about both strategic goals and more tactical integration issues, CIOs can determine the best path forward.

Bob Anderson is a vice president with A.T. Kearney in IT Strategy. Eric Stettler is a manager with A.T. Kearney in IT Strategy.

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