Cloud Migration and M&A ConsultingMigrations, Mergers & DivestituresManage transitions from facility-to-cloud, cloud-to-cloud or between organizations ensuring low-disruption integration and a smooth, efficient path to the future supporting business growth and transformation. Talk to Concurrency Enterprise Migration and M&A IT Integration ServicesData Center to Cloud MigrationMove IT systems and workloads from on-premise data centers and/or physical facilities into the cloud, enabling greater agility, scalability and modernization. Cloud to Cloud MigrationTransition resources, applications, or data between different cloud providers or cloud environments to optimize performance, cost and/or compliance. Organization to Organization MigrationMigrate technology assets and services between organizations during or following mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures.Common Cloud Migration and M&A Challenges We SolveMinimize Disruption to Business operations Migrations & transitions can cause downtime or interruptions—we focus on ensuring low-disruption integration and a smooth, efficient path to the future.Simplify IT Integration or Separation of technology environments Whether moving from on-premises to cloud, between clouds, or between organizations, organizations face complex technical and organizational hurdles.Reduce the risk of data loss, security Transitions can expose sensitive data and systems; reduce risk and maintain compliance throughout the migration.Scale & Modernize to Support business growth Legacy environments, tech debt and fragmented systems can limit agility; enable greater scalability, modernization, and readiness for future transformation.Ready to Ensure Your Next Migration or M&A Transition Is Secure and Seamless?Let’s Talk!Cloud Migration Consulting & M&A IT Solutions Azure Cloud Migration Services Move to Azure with Confidence and Control Learn More Microsoft 365 Migration Services Modernize Productivity Without Disruption Learn more Tenant to Tenant Migration & Org Connections Secure Collaboration Across Tenants Learn More M&A IT Integration & Planning Enable the Technology Side of the Deal Learn More IT Divestitures & Carve-Outs Separate Systems Cleanly and Securely Learn More Post-Merger IT Integration & Consolidation Turn Integration into Long‑Term Advantage Learn More Azure Cloud Migration Services Microsoft 365 Migration Services Tenant to Tenant Migration & Org Connections M&A IT Integration & Planning IT Divestitures & Carve-Outs Post-Merger IT Integration & Consolidation Azure Cloud Migration ServicesMove to Azure with Confidence and Control Learn More Microsoft 365 Migration ServicesModernize Productivity Without Disruption Learn more Tenant to Tenant Migration & Org ConnectionsSecure Collaboration Across Tenants Learn More M&A IT Integration & PlanningEnable the Technology Side of the Deal Learn More IT Divestitures & Carve-OutsSeparate Systems Cleanly and Securely Learn More Post-Merger IT Integration & ConsolidationTurn Integration into Long‑Term Advantage Learn More Azure MigrationsA successful Azure migration is about more than moving workloads—it’s about setting the foundation for what comes next. We help organizations migrate from on‑premises or legacy environments into Azure with minimal disruption while modernizing architecture, reducing technical debt, and enabling long‑term scalability and AI readiness.We offer a range of solutions to fit your needs:Assessment & Planning: Evaluate readiness, dependencies, and migration paths.Secure Migration Execution: Move workloads with guardrails for security, performance, and cost.Post‑Migration Optimization: Modernize and optimize environments for ongoing operations and innovation. M365 MigrationsM365 Migrations help organizations move email, collaboration, and productivity workloads into Microsoft 365 while preserving security, access, and user experience. We ensure a smooth transition that minimizes downtime, protects data, and positions teams to fully adopt modern collaboration and AI‑powered productivity tools.We offer a range of solutions to fit your needs:Workload Assessment: Understand tenant readiness, data complexity, and migration scope.Seamless Migration Execution: Transition mail, files, and collaboration tools with minimal business impact.Adoption & Optimization: Enable secure collaboration and maximize value from Microsoft 365. Multi‑Tenant Org ConnectionsMulti‑Tenant Org Connections enable secure identity, application, and collaboration across multiple Microsoft tenants. We help organizations design and implement cross‑tenant architectures that support collaboration while maintaining governance, security, and control—especially critical during M&A or complex partner relationships.We offer a range of solutions to fit your needs:Cross‑Tenant Architecture Design: Define secure identity and access models across organizations.Governed Collaboration Enablement: Enable Teams, SharePoint, and M365 collaboration safely.Ongoing Management & Control: Maintain visibility, compliance, and operational consistency. M&AMergers and acquisitions introduce significant technology complexity under tight timelines. We help organizations integrate systems, identities, and data securely—ensuring business continuity, reducing risk, and accelerating time to value while supporting both immediate deal needs and long‑term transformation.We offer a range of solutions to fit your needs:M&A Readiness & Planning: Assess environments, dependencies, and integration paths.Secure Integration Execution: Align identities, systems, and collaboration platforms.Future‑State Roadmap: Establish a scalable operating model post‑transaction. DivestituresDivestitures require careful separation of technology, data, and access without disrupting operations. We support secure carve‑outs and tenant separations that allow both organizations to operate independently while maintaining compliance, security, and operational stability.We offer a range of solutions to fit your needs:Carve‑Out Planning: Identify shared services, data boundaries, and separation risks.Tenant & Identity Separation: Securely split environments and access models.Stabilization & Handover: Ensure continuity and readiness for both parties. Post‑Merger ConsolidationPost‑Merger Consolidation focuses on rationalizing platforms, reducing duplication, and simplifying operations after a deal closes. We help organizations consolidate cloud environments, identities, and productivity platforms—lowering costs and creating a unified foundation for growth, innovation, and AI.We offer a range of solutions to fit your needs:Platform Rationalization: Reduce overlap across cloud, identity, and productivity tools.Environment Consolidation: Align tenants, subscriptions, and governance models.Optimization & Enablement: Establish a scalable, efficient operating model moving forward.Why Leading Enterprises Choose ConcurrencyConcurrency helps organizations navigate high‑stakes migrations and M&A transitions with confidence. We combine deep Microsoft expertise with secure, governed execution to minimize disruption, reduce risk, and create a scalable foundation for what comes next.Cloud Migration & M&A ConsultingFrequently Asked Questions What types of cloud migration consulting and M&A IT services does Concurrency provide? Concurrency supports a wide range of enterprise transitions, including facility‑to‑cloud migrations, cloud‑to‑cloud migrations, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and post‑merger consolidation. Our approach ensures secure, low‑disruption transitions while aligning technology with long‑term business and cloud strategy. How do you minimize disruption during cloud migrations or M&A transitions? We prioritize business continuity by combining careful planning, identity‑first security, and staged execution. By assessing dependencies, applying strong governance, and using secure migration patterns, we help organizations reduce downtime, protect data, and maintain productivity throughout complex transitions. How are mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures different from standard migrations? M&A and divestiture transitions involve shared systems, identities, and data that must be integrated or separated securely under tight timelines. Unlike standard migrations, these engagements require coordinated identity management, tenant strategy, and governance to ensure both organizations can operate independently or together without added risk. When should organizations plan for post‑merger consolidation? Post‑merger consolidation should begin as soon as initial integration or separation is complete. Consolidating cloud environments, identities, and productivity platforms helps reduce duplication, lower costs, simplify operations, and create a unified foundation that supports scalability, innovation, and AI initiatives. What is data center migration and how does it work? Data center migration is the process of moving IT systems, applications, and data from on-premises facilities into a cloud environment like Microsoft Azure. The process typically begins with a discovery and assessment phase to map dependencies, evaluate workload readiness, and identify risks. From there, a phased migration plan prioritizes workloads based on complexity and business criticality — starting with lower-risk moves and progressing to more complex application modernization. Concurrency’s data center migration approach combines secure execution with Azure landing zone best practices so organizations reduce tech debt, improve scalability, and establish a foundation for AI and modern applications. What are the biggest data center migration risks and challenges? The most common data center migration risks include unplanned downtime, data loss during transfer, security gaps introduced during transition, and application compatibility issues in the new environment. Organizations also face challenges around incomplete dependency mapping — where moving one workload unexpectedly impacts others — and underestimating the complexity of hybrid environments. Concurrency mitigates these risks through structured assessments, staged execution with rollback plans, and identity-first security controls that maintain governance throughout the migration process. What is involved in an Office 365 tenant to tenant migration? An Office 365 tenant to tenant migration moves email, OneDrive files, SharePoint sites, Teams data, and user identities from one Microsoft 365 tenant to another. This is common during mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures where organizations need to consolidate or separate environments. The process requires careful planning around identity mapping, domain transfers, permissions, and data integrity. Concurrency manages tenant to tenant migrations with minimal user disruption — coordinating cutover timing, preserving data, and ensuring security policies carry forward into the new environment. Should you hire a cloud migration consultant? Organizations should consider hiring a cloud migration consultant when they lack internal expertise in Azure architecture, need to minimize business disruption during migration, or face complex scenarios like hybrid environments, multi-tenant configurations, or regulatory compliance requirements. A consultant brings proven migration methodologies, tooling experience, and lessons learned from similar engagements — reducing the risk of costly mistakes and accelerating time to value. Concurrency’s cloud migration consultants combine deep Microsoft expertise with structured governance to help enterprises move confidently. Case Studies 01 Medical Service Organization Replaces MSP with In-House IT Infrastructure 02 Global CPG Advisors Emboldened by Concurrency Leadership During Merger 03 Corporate Divestiture: Cross-Tenant Domain Migration 04 Organizational Change Management for Office 365 Migration Prompted by Corporate Divestiture 05 Merger/Divestiture Office 365 Project for Manufacturing Firm 06 Complex Corporate Divestiture Prompts Modern Workplace Transformation & Migration of 150+ Applications to Azure01Medical Service Organization Replaces MSP with In-House IT InfrastructureConcurrency built a custom, Azure-based in-house IT infrastructure to replace the organization’s paid third-party IT provider, a Managed Service Provider (MSP), which couldn’t scale with the organization’s rapid growth-based business model. The new infrastructure is malleable enough to evolve alongside the company’s needs, increasing efficiency and adding significant, long-term ROI. View Details02Global CPG Advisors Emboldened by Concurrency Leadership During MergerMalissa Salzinger, an Account Executive at Concurrency, was able to complete Phase 2.1 of a large-scale merger between two Consumer Product Goods (CPG) advisors in half as much time as anticipated at the request of the clients. She did so by betting on her team’s ability to adapt to the new M&A deal timeline and tirelessly coordinating talent across companies, time zones, and even continents. The secret to her success? Malissa kept her eye on one critical metric throughout: Customer satisfaction. That meant reducing strain on existing employees, maintaining technical support, and otherwise ensuring the process was as painless as possible. View Details03Corporate Divestiture: Cross-Tenant Domain MigrationAn industrial company required assistance with migrating user accounts and mailboxes from their previous Office 365 tenant to a new one. Concurrency’s team of experts quickly created a custom runbook to accommodate the multiple Active Directory forests and domains, migrating over 2,900 mailboxes, OneDrive, and email archive files. The team also helped improve license management and converted 800 distribution lists into Office 365 Groups during the migration process. View Details04Organizational Change Management for Office 365 Migration Prompted by Corporate DivestitureConcurrency provided support to a client in migrating their on-premises user accounts to a new Office 365 tenant. The process involved meticulous planning and execution, including organizational change management (OCM) consulting to minimize user disruption. Concurrency developed a comprehensive communication plan and a set of frequently asked questions to aid the client’s internal IT team in delivering user training. View Details05Merger/Divestiture Office 365 Project for Manufacturing FirmConcurrency implemented a successful cross-tenant migration project for a global manufacturer undergoing branding changes due to corporate ownership transition. The project involved changing email addresses for approximately 1,300 users while maintaining the old addresses as secondary. Through meticulous planning and coordination with the client, Concurrency executed the migration from the old domain to the new domain, syncing data and avoiding user outages. Throughout the project, Concurrency collaborated closely with the client’s internal IT team, ensuring a smooth transition of all users to the new tenant and finalizing the migration successfully. View Details06Complex Corporate Divestiture Prompts Modern Workplace Transformation & Migration of 150+ Applications to AzureConcurrency assisted a global manufacturing conglomerate in the technical aspects of a corporate divestiture by migrating over 150 applications to Azure and modernizing IT delivery. The project involved ensuring 2,500 employees could remain productive during and after the separation from the parent company. Additionally, the IT delivery transformation focused on moving critical enterprise applications to the cloud. View Details Previous Next Blog Cloud Datacenter & DevOps, Mergers Divestitures & Acquisitions Embracing Hybrid Cloud Solutions for Seamless Data Integration in M&A September 11, 2024 Kurt Spitzner Mergers Divestitures & Acquisitions Concurrency, your Post-Merger Technology Integration Partner July 16, 2024 Mergers Divestitures & Acquisitions Concurrency: Your Trusted Microsoft M&A Partner March 21, 2024