Guiding Digital Transformation in a Growing Organization

Background

An organization acquired a manufacturing operation to bring specialized R&D technology and manufacturing capabilities in-house. PulsePoint Advisors was brought in as the strategic technology partner to lead the effort from due diligence through full integration into the company’s systems and processes.

Challenge

The acquired operation did not have an established IT function. Systems were minimal, unstructured, and relied heavily on spreadsheets and manual processes. Documentation was scarce, and there were no standards for security, data management, or system reliability.

Leadership needed clarity on risks, costs, and timelines—and a predictable, low-disruption path for connecting the new operation to the organization’s mainstream infrastructure and applications.

Approach

Serving as the executive responsible for technology integration, PulsePoint Advisors coordinated technical and functional resources from both organizations. A comprehensive technology due diligence assessment was completed, identifying gaps, risks, and the steps required to stabilize and integrate the environment.

PulsePoint Advisors then guided the migration of infrastructure, data, and core systems—including ERP, HR, R&D, and collaboration platforms—into the parent environment. Alignment was maintained across operations, R&D, IT, and business leadership to ensure a steady and predictable transition.

Outcome

The organization successfully integrated the R&D and manufacturing operation with no business disruption. The acquisition became fully embedded in the company’s technology ecosystem, enabling unified reporting, strengthened security, consistent processes, and a stable foundation for expanding the newly acquired capabilities.

Takeaway

Digital transformation succeeds when it’s guided by leadership, not tools. A fractional CIO ensures technology investments align with organizational goals and deliver lasting business value.