Post-Merger Integration: Connected Britain Panel Preview
By Michael Dargue
Over the last decade, the UK has seen many new fibre broadband providers come to market. Each of these Altnets have built out a full fibre network to serve residents and businesses within its footprint. We’re now entering the next phase of this industry transformation as players seek to scale-up through M&A. Bringing these networks together increases coverage and offers cost synergies, making it an enticing approach for firms. Fully realizing the benefits, however, requires a clear strategy that accounts not just for the transaction, but also what happens after.
Post-merger considerations will be the topic of one of four panels at Connected Britain that Cartesian is supporting. Moderated by Cartesian Vice President Michael Dargue, the discussion will feature insights from five industry leaders on their experiences building, operating, and integrating network operators.
Topic: Post-Merger Integration Considerations for the Telecom Industry
Moderator: Michael Dargue, Vice President, Cartesian
Date: 11 September at 14:10
Participants:
- Carlos Bock, Chairman, F&W Networks Ltd
- Neil Geary, Technical Strategy & Architecture Director, Virgin Media O2
- Ronan Kelly, Chief Technology Officer, AllPoints Fibre
- Bill Mackenzie, Director Network Excellence, CityFibre
- Stefan Stanislawski, Chief Executive Officer, Connect Fibre & Lightning Fibre
Key Panel Questions:
- What are the biggest post-integration challenges within the industry?
- How can different operational strategies and technologies be best integrated?
- Addressing the resourcing challenge: how can separate workforces be most effectively integrated?
- As the sector increasingly consolidates, how will integration evolve?
Why Now?
With a wave of consolidation on the horizon, now is the time for telecom leaders to be thinking about how to efficiently and effectively integrate businesses with diverse networks, systems, and processes. And that’s just the half of it.
In addition to integrating the technology, telecom leaders must also navigate how best to combine workforces, maintain team culture, and avoid losing critical institutional knowhow. Finally, all this must be done without disrupting operations and losing customers to the competition. This panel will be essential viewing for anyone contemplating an acquisition or considering how best to position their company for sale.
Are you looking to gain more insight into successful integration projects? Secure your spot at Connected Britain, the UK’s largest digital economy conference, and make sure to sign up for the “Post-Integration Considerations” panel moderated by Cartesian’s Michael Dargue.
How Can Cartesian Help Your Business Through M&As?
With 35+ years of telecom industry experience, Cartesian has supported countless integration programmes for a variety of telecom players, large and small, with particularly close attention to detail on the feasibility and expected success of potential M&As when conducting technical due diligence work.
Whether you’re attending the conference, or you are interested in learning more about adapting to and harnessing new technologies through skills and development, Cartesian can help your organisation every step of the way.
Cartesian is ready to help you transform your products, services, and policies to shape the industry today, and for years to come. Connect with us today to learn more about how we can support your organisation.
