The Dispatch

9/14/26, 10:00 AM 20 min read

The IT Due Diligence Red Flags Every Acquirer Should Run Down

By  John Ohlwiler

IT Consulting Due Diligence M&A

Quick answer: The most critical IT due diligence red flags include undisclosed security incidents, end-of-life or unsupported infrastructure, …

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9/4/26, 6:30 AM 15 min read

M&A: Your People Are the Hardest System to Integrate

By  John Ohlwiler

M&A

The servers can wait. Here is what acquirers get wrong in the first 90 days.

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7/27/26, 7:30 AM 21 min read

Post-Merger IT Integration: A Guide to the First 90 Days

By  John Ohlwiler

Mergers and Acquisitions M&A CIO

In the first 90 days after closing an acquisition, your IT integration plan determines whether the deal creates value or quietly leaks it. St …

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6/18/26, 8:15 AM 14 min read

Cyber Liability in M&A: The Risk Nobody Talks About Until It Is Too Late

By  Jason Lee

Cyber Security M&A

Sentry Technology Solutions | M&A Advisory | June 18, 2026

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6/5/26, 6:30 AM 14 min read

Selling Your Business? Start with Your Tech Stack

By  Jason Lee

M&A

Selling your business? Your tech stack is not a back-office detail. It is a valuation lever. Buyers pay more for companies with clean, docume …

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5/4/26, 7:15 AM 19 min read

Due Diligence Blind Spots: What Buyers Miss in IT Audits

By  John Ohlwiler

M&A

The most common IT due diligence blind spots in M&A transactions include unauthorized SaaS applications (shadow IT), vendor contracts wit …

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4/27/26, 8:15 AM 28 min read

Before You Sign: The Technology Assessment Many M&A Teams Miss

By  Jason Lee

Due Diligence M&A Technology Consulting

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9/19/25, 9:26 AM 19 min read

AI Due Diligence in M&A: The Hidden Risks That Could Tank Your Deal

By  Jason Lee

AI M&A

Here's a sobering statistic: The technology sector continues to see the most M&A activity¹, yet only about 10% of companies conduct a tho …

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8/8/25, 8:00 AM 19 min read

M&A Technology Integration: Some Advice Before Your Next Deal.

By  John Ohlwiler

M&A

As the CEO of Sentry Technology Solutions and a member of ACG Orlando, I've witnessed countless mergers and acquisitions unfold across Centra …

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6/30/25, 9:00 AM 10 min read

Why Technology Integration Can Make or Break Your M&A Deal

By  John Ohlwiler

Mergers and Acquisitions M&A

In the fast-paced world of mergers and acquisitions, there's a silent factor lurking beneath the surface that can sink even the most promisin …

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