Recent Articles by Michael Von Kleef

How CIOs keep supply chains running through disruption

In response to persistent global volatility, CIOs are shifting their mandate from recovering after d...

Centralized computing in a hybrid world

Modern infrastructure is shifting from a debate over centralized versus distributed locations toward...

From chaos to catalyst: How CIOs turn post‑merger disorder into a synergy engine

Navigating the technical complexities of post-merger integration requires a strategic approach to pr...

Divestitures and carve-outs: Untangling spaghetti

Divestitures present complex IT challenges, requiring leaders to surgically untangle interconnected ...

Taming integration chaos (the core of M&A failure)

Many M&A deals fail due to "integration chaos" caused by reactive IT management and a lack of early-...

The CIO’s M&A integration dilemma: speed vs. security

During mergers and acquisitions, CIOs face a difficult tension between providing immediate system ac...