So, Nvidia (Nvidia Corporation) looks to soon be the new owner of Arm (Arm Limited). While the bean-counters are quickly assessing the earnings potential of this significant business acquisition, the Technorati scratch their beards and discuss the technology implications for all of Arm’s licensees. However, behind the scenes, there are lots of people and their businesses who could be impacted by the outcome of this takeover. So, what does go on behind the scenes after such mergers? What is it like for the employees? And what are the best practice approaches to deliver a successful (for everyone) merger?