IT separation is a critical aspect of corporate restructuring for private equity carve-out strategies. IT redesign can support corporate restructuring activities, but managing the separation of IT processes and systems can be complex. Arthur D. Little has developed a standard IT project methodology adapted to accommodate the specific challenges of separation. This approach effectively separates IT systems, increases business value, and reduces IT costs. With the recent credit crisis making new private equity investments harder to come by, management and value creation of existing portfolios is becoming increasingly important. Many companies are also seeking to maximize the value of their business through de-merger projects, and IT separation is a key factor in achieving this goal.
