Acquiring a competitor can end in failure due to various challenges, as experienced in the case of Shary acquisition.
Technical complexity of data migration and recreation of collaboration system added unexpected difficulties.
User resistance emerged as a major problem, with many unsubscribing or requesting deletion despite replicated functionalities and stability of the new platform.
To avoid such failures, it is important to engage with users, clearly communicate benefits, provide gradual transition options, and consider user habits and psychology.