How IBM scales post-acquisition cloud migrations with Targetprocess

This article describes how IBM scales post-acquisition cloud migrations using IBM Targetprocess and a Structured Migration and Integration Framework co-developed with AWS.

• IBM standardized M&A integration across multiple acquisitions per year using Targetprocess as the system of record for planning and tracking
• The framework uses a 30–60–90-day phased approach with dependency gates to ensure security compliance before migration execution
• Four pillars support the framework: efficiency and productivity, workload and security optimization, financial transparency, and expert guidance
• Targetprocess work hierarchy maps M&A activities from CIO-level initiatives down to individual tasks across IBM, AWS, and acquired company teams
• Results include reduced onboarding from months to approximately 10 weeks, 24–72 hour migration events, and support for over 20 acquisition onboardings
• Key practices include starting with a platform rather than spreadsheets, using classification to drive resource allocation, and enforcing dependency gates for security remediation

The combination of Targetprocess orchestration and the structured framework enables IBM to execute predictable, secure, and cost-transparent M&A integrations at scale.