Migrating, classifying, managing and selectively deleting unstructured data in mergers and acquisitions — including both files and emails — is crucial for the success of newly integrated teams. Nevertheless, unstructured data often is an afterthought as organizations simply “lift and shift” file shares, M365 and other repositories, hobbling the productivity of newly integrated teams and missing real opportunities to enhance the value of the transaction. This presentation offers practical, smart, and effective integration strategies for unstructured data. Attendees will learn: Effective and scalable processes for integrating unstructured data between companies of all sizes; Strategies to create an unstructured data integration project plan; How to ensure records management, privacy and legal hold compliance throughout the process; Ways to use technology to facilitate and accelerate data integration. This webinar is ideal for professionals in corporate development, legal, compliance, information management, and IT who seek effective methods to manage unstructured data, reduce risk, and drive strategic value during mergers and acquisitions. Join us and transform your approach to M&A data management!

Registration for this meeting is required and the deadline to register is January 14 at 10:00 a.m. ET. Information on how to join the Zoom meeting will be sent with your meeting registration confirmation.

About our speaker

Betsy Ford is a Senior Consultant at Contoural, Inc. and has 20 years of experience designing and implementing complex information governance programs across industries like utilities, biotech, supply chain, consumer goods, and global technology. Experience modernizing global Information Governance programs strategically through organizational change management, deploying industry best practices, developing policies, and breaking down long-standing silos to achieve results with key stakeholders from IT, Legal, HR, and Operations. Able to find creative solutions that are cost-effective, scalable, and aligned with stakeholder needs. Betsy is a member with the ARMA Triangle (NC) Chapter and holds certifications as an Information Governance Professional (IGP) and Project Management Professional (PMP), specializing in Agile methodologies.