As companies get ready to recapture growth, they're looking at M&A, divestitures, new business models and more. Big moves like these need precision. You want to find the best M&A targets at the best price; model the impact of divestitures; and assess the potential success of new business models.

Big moves also require successful change control. You need to quickly integrate new companies, systems and employees; spin up new divisions; and seize new business models before your competitors jump on them-without compromising the security of your data or compliance. Here are four "big moves" that can position you to take advantage of recovery and growth.