Following a global acquisition, BYK needed to integrate two separate IT estates quickly while maintaining business continuity across multiple countries. Advania supported the organisation with a structured migration plan, ensuring systems, users, and devices were integrated smoothly with minimal disruption.
🔎At a glance
- Global additives and measuring instruments supplier
- 2,300+ employees
- Integration required after acquisition
🚨The challenge
The acquisition created two parallel IT environments with different domains, infrastructure, and processes. Integrating identity, devices, and user data was critical to ensure employees could collaborate seamlessly across the merged organisation.
The integration also had to happen within tight timelines without impacting production or day-to-day operations.
💡The approach
- Migration planning and on-site resources
- Active Directory consolidation
- Device re-imaging and domain migration
- Parallel domain operation during transition
☑️The outcome
- Seamless user experience during integration
- Minimal disruption to operations
- Clear migration roadmap
- Stronger collaboration across merged teams
⚡️Why this matters
Mergers and acquisitions often fail to deliver value when IT integration is slow or disruptive. A structured, expert-led approach ensures business continuity while unlocking the benefits of the combined organisation.
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