Today’s discussion…
Background of Company
Company IT Overview
Cause for Action
IT Strategy Approach
Application Architecture
Technical Architecture
Establish the IT Program Office
Organizational Effectiveness and IT Alignment
Summary

Background of company
Company A announced their intended merger with Company B in 1999
Began in 1909 as a partnership between an innovative chemist and a businessman
Pioneering work in leather tanning
Best known for expertise in acrylic chemistry
Essential component to detergents, diapers, cell phones, industrial coatings, and more
50 manufacturing, research, and technical facilities worldwide
Sales in 100 countries, totaling $4 billion annually
The focus of the integration was to quickly achieve operational synergies while combining the organizations to support top line revenue growth
While the potential source of the synergies were somewhat clear, smooth and timely integration of the two companies was less assured
After an accelerated integration program, the merger was deemed a success by the CEO as well as the analyst community
“By the end of 3Q, the new company had achieved cost reductions of $100MM on an annualized basis, three months ahead of schedule.” —  Morgan Stanley Dean Witter
“Already, the company has achieved a $100MM annual run rate in cost savings ahead of schedule…” —  Janney Montgomery Scott
“The integration process is running smoothly and in fact better than expected achieving a $100 MM lower run rate…” —  J.P. Morgan Securities
“The integration efforts continue to track ahead of plan…” —  Deutsche Banc Alex Brown
“Considering the steep increase in raw material costs, the new company was able to meet expectations with its rapid integration of the acquired company’s operations…” —  Brown Brothers Harriman