April 2020 | NAREIM Dialogues – RealFoundations practitioners John Seaton and Jim Valente authored an article, “Prioritizing Data Integration During an M&A,” which was recently published in NAREIM’s 30th Anniversary Edition of Dialogues, the Spring 2020 issue. Given the disruption cause by the coronavirus pandemic, RealFoundations anticipates merger & acquisition activity to accelerate, deeming this topic even more relevant today.
The article, linked below, provides an adept perspective on the importance of designing and executing a thoughtful data migration plan during a merger or acquisition to mitigate the common challenges companies face related to technology scope, project complexity, data inconsistencies, budget shortfalls and over-extension of resources. Included is an intriguing Case Study focused on Mid-America Apartment Communities’ (MAA) 2016 merger with Post Properties, which amplifies the importance of following a proven data integration approach, highlighting insights gained during this major technology and data transformation project.
“With more companies going through mergers or acquisitions, it’s imperative to understand what a successful data integration involves and to be clear-eyed about the challenges.”
— John Seaton and Jim Valente, RealFoundations