Exactly, and: > I'm working on migrating our apps to the parent company's VM launching and deploy platform Who asked you to do this? They should be "going to

Exactly, and: > I'm working on migrating our apps to the parent company's VM launching and deploy platform Who asked you to do this? They should be "going to bat" to make sure that you're getting what you need to do this. If it's some high up in your acquiring company who asked for this, that high up should be talking to the other team and making it known that they need to cater to you. But: If this is some initiative from your team because you're good team players, expect whoever wants this done to put in the political grind. ("You asked for xyz, you need to do the politics if you want this donw.") Otherwise, it's best to move to a different task.