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IT Carve-Out Program

End-to-end management of your IT separation – from target architecture through wave-based migration to cutover. As your single point of accountability across all workstreams.

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Why IT carve-outs fail

IT separations are among the most complex undertakings in enterprise IT. Without central governance, chaos is inevitable.

30–50%

Budget overrun without proper planning

6–18

Months typical program duration

5+

Parallel workstreams simultaneously

5 phases with quality gates

Each phase concludes with a formal SteerCo sign-off. The fixed-price calculation for Phase 1 enables a risk-free entry decision.

0

Readiness Check

1–2 weeks · Fixed price

Assessment of separation complexity, identification of critical dependencies, go/no-go recommendation.

→ Readiness Check details
Quality Gate 0: Go/no-go decision by SteerCo, Phase 1 budget approved
1

Design & Planning

4–6 weeks · Fixed price EUR 25,000–35,000

Target architecture, migration strategy with wave planning, security baseline, governance setup, and contract analysis.

Target Architecture Document
Migration strategy & wave plan
Security Baseline & Compliance Matrix
RACI matrix & governance model
Contract register & license analysis
Rollback concept
Quality Gate 1: Design Freeze – target architecture, migration strategy, and security baseline approved
2

Build & Preparation

8–16 weeks · Daily rate based

Cloud landing zone, infrastructure build-out, application preparation, security implementation, contract separation, test migrations (dry runs), and change management.

Quality Gate 2: Migration Readiness – infrastructure operational, dry runs successful, security approved
3

Migration & Cutover

4–12 weeks · Daily rate based

Wave-based migration (pilot → core services → standard → business-critical → completion). Minute-by-minute cutover planning with documented rollback safeguards. Hypercare after each cutover.

Quality Gate 3: Cutover Complete – all waves completed, no critical incidents open
4

Stabilization & Handover

2–4 weeks · Daily rate based

Operations validation, structured knowledge transfer, documentation handover, and formal program closure. Optional transition to Governance Advisor retainer.

Quality Gate 4: Handover Complete – client team fully self-sufficient

Why Nexus

Founder model instead of consulting pyramid

Simon Schilling works directly in the program – not as a business developer who disappears after signing. 19 years of experience on your project.

Architecture + security + governance + PM from one source

TOGAF architecture, AWS/Azure cloud expertise, KRITIS/NIS2 security, and PRINCE2 project management – no silos, no interface losses.

Flexible network instead of overhead

Specialized experts from the Nexus network are brought in precisely for your scope – without the cost structure of a large consulting firm.

5
Phases
6–18
Months total duration
from 25K EUR
Phase 1 fixed price
80–250K EUR
Typical total volume

Entry point: Start with the Readiness Check (EUR 12–18K fixed price) – this provides the foundation for your go/no-go decision.

Facing an IT separation?

Let's evaluate your transaction situation and identify the optimal entry point in a 60-minute introductory call – confidential and no strings attached.

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30 min · Video call · No obligation