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Podcast: Microsoft 365 Mergers and Divestitures

Frank Lesniak explores how to navigate Microsoft 365 mergers and divestitures—from due diligence through migration and cutover

February 16, 2026

At a glance

Mergers and divestitures introduce significant complexity into Microsoft 365 environments—requiring organizations to rethink everything from tenant strategy to security, licensing, and user experience.

In this episode of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast, Senior Architect in our Technology & Experience practice Frank Lesniak breaks down what it takes to successfully navigate these transitions. He walks through the full lifecycle of a transaction—from early-stage due diligence and environment design to migration, cutover, and post-integration stabilization—highlighting where organizations most often run into challenges.

The discussion also dives into the technical and operational nuances that can make or break a transformation, including aligning disparate licensing models, managing endpoints and applications, and maintaining security throughout the process. A key theme: success depends on having a clear, structured approach that connects technical execution with broader business objectives.