The Impact of Mergers and Acquisitions on Information Systems: A Case of A Software Industry Acquisition

Authors

Jeffrey Hsu, Silberman College of Business Administration
Edward T. Chen, University of Massachusetts

Abstract

A company named Syscom was recently acquired by another company, Matcom. Both companies were focused on software development in similar markets, however, the Management Information Systems (MIS) decisions made by each company have resulted in significant differences as to how employees go about the business of developing, selling and supporting software. This paper highlights how Information Systems (IS) decisions made at these two companies enabled different ways for people to work together along with affecting various aspects of business operations and team communications. In addition, this paper presents issues with the integration of Syscom with the Matcom IS structure as a result of the acquisition of Syscom. Managerial implications are drawn from the discussion.

Recommended Citation

Hsu, Jeffrey and Chen, Edward T. (2006) "The Impact of Mergers and Acquisitions on Information Systems: A Case of A Software Industry Acquisition," Communications of the IIMA: Vol. 6: Iss. 1, Article 6.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58729/1941-6687.1295
Available at: https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/ciima/vol6/iss1/6