IT Separations. End-to-End Managed.
Nexus takes full ownership of your IT separation – from architecture through migration to cutover. As single point of accountability, we coordinate all workstreams.
Why IT Carve-Outs Fail
The most common risks in M&A-driven IT separations.
Transaction Pressure
Signing and closing define hard deadlines – IT must deliver, not the other way around.
High Complexity
Dozens of applications, nested infrastructures, and historically grown dependencies need to be untangled.
Parallel Workstreams
Infrastructure, applications, security, licenses, contracts, and change management all run simultaneously.
Business Risk
Any interruption in operations costs revenue, trust, and jeopardizes the transaction's success.
Resource Constraints
The existing IT organization is tied up in day-to-day operations and cannot manage a carve-out on the side.
Cost Overruns
Without thorough analysis, carve-out budgets regularly exceed estimates by 30–50%.
Plan Structurally, Execute with Control
Five phases with defined quality gates – scalable and tailored to your transaction situation.
Readiness Check
Structured assessment of IT separability: stakeholder interviews across all IT domains (infrastructure, network, identity, applications, cloud, ERP, security), document analysis, and architecture mapping.
Deliverables
- IT Landscape Map (all systems, services & infrastructure components)
- Dependency Analysis (shared services, AD, ERP, cloud tenants)
- Risk Matrix (prioritized by likelihood × impact)
- Effort & Cost Estimate (person-days, external costs, licenses)
- High-Level Migration Roadmap with critical path
- Executive Report (40+ pages) & Management Presentation
Design & Planning
Target architecture, migration strategy with wave planning, security baseline, and governance setup including RACI matrix.
Deliverables
- Target Architecture (target landscape per IT domain)
- Migration Strategy & Wave Plan with dependencies
- Security Baseline (NIS2 compliant)
- RACI Matrix & Governance Model
- Contract & License Analysis
Build & Preparation
Infrastructure build-out, application preparation, security implementation, and validated dry runs.
Deliverables
- Cloud Landing Zone & Infrastructure Build-out
- Test Migrations & Dry Runs with protocol
- Security Controls & Identity Separation
- Contract Separation & License Transfer
- Training Concept for target operations
Migration & Cutover
Wave-based migration with minute-level cutover planning and documented rollback protection.
Deliverables
- Migrated Systems (validated & documented)
- Cutover Protocols & Rollback Plans
- Hypercare Support (24/7 during cutover window)
- Performance Validation & Smoke Tests
Stabilization & Handover
Operations validation, structured knowledge transfer, and formal handover to the line organization.
Deliverables
- Operations Validation (all KPIs within target range)
- Knowledge Transfer & Operations Documentation
- Program Closure Report
- Formal Handover to Line Organization
Flexible Entry, Scalable Support
From initial assessment to ongoing governance – choose the right entry point for your situation.
Entry
12,000 – 18,000 EUR
IT Carve-Out Readiness Check
Core
80,000 – 250,000 EUR
Design & Planning (Phase 1)
Execution (Phase 2–4)
Retainer
3,500 – 5,000 EUR/month
IT Governance Advisor
Plan structurally, execute with control, separate safely.
Every phase concludes with defined quality gates. Transition to the next phase only happens after formal approval by the steering committee. This way, you maintain full control over scope, budget, and quality at all times.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an IT Carve-Out Readiness Check cost?
Can you manage the entire carve-out program?
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