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For IT teams , a merger or acquisition deal can involve long hours working on costly projects to combine different IT infrastructures .
Instead of following a Zero Trust strategy , the effort required can be reduced , and results are achieved much more quickly .
An organization ’ s IT team can securely connect disparate users , sites and applications without the significant infrastructure , telecommunications and infrastructure integration delays that have typified many mergers .
The most critical ways that Zero Trust can aid post-M & A technology integration include :
• Removing lengthy transition service agreements ( TSAs ): TSAs ensure Business Continuity for the buyer ; however , they also delay synergies and create higher operational costs . Applying Zero Trust can shorten TSAs significantly .
• Embracing Software-as-a-Service : SaaS solutions , used together with Zero Trust , can further shorten TSA periods , often from years to quarters . Instead of carving out or integrating existing systems , an entirely new , cloud-based system is deployed .
• Using third-party services to fill the gap : Organizations no longer need to rely solely on their own in-house IT capabilities to close a deal . They can use an experienced third-party to help while remaining protected by Zero Trust .
• Enjoying synergy savings : It ’ s possible to minimize non-recurring stand-up costs by migrating assets to the cloud . This can remove complexity and increase overall security .
• Achieving operational efficiency : Adopting a Zero Trust platform can drive vendor consolidation and improve operational efficiency . This , in turn , will help to ensure the project is completed as quickly as possible .
Mergers and acquisitions are an important feature of the international business landscape . However , completing the complex IT integrations they spark is not an easy task . By taking advantage of the benefits offered by Zero Trust , such integrations can be completed more quickly , allowing the new combined organization to focus on opportunities and growth . p
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