Solutions
IT Due Diligence
Identifying the cost and value of IT technology
We assist clients with the evaluation of technology systems and operations, identification of potential risks, and help to ensure IT is a successful enabler for a transaction. Our solution also includes the assessment of opportunities arising from IT applications, infrastructure, processes, and organization. The specific service types under the umbrella of IT due diligence may include various processes, such as cyber security checks and review of standup / carve-out / integration / separation requirements.
Why IT Due Diligence?
In mergers, acquisitions, and organizational shifts, accurately assessing the IT department's worth is often challenging. Enhancing the bargaining power and decision-making by investigating not just the apparent costs but also the IT department's true value generation, potential shortcomings, hidden or indirect expenses, as well as upcoming hurdles will lead to a more comprehensive understanding of the IT sector's impact on your business strategy.
Deloitte's pre-deal services include
- Health Check
- Based on Data Room screening we will perform a high-level review of an IT system, process, or project to define the as-is status of the IT environment and areas of improvement and optimization to ensure that the IT environment is healthy and functioning efficiently.
- Red Flag
- A targeted review focused on identifying potential issues, risks, or areas of concern within a specific aspect of an IT environment, focused on key IT issues, which is performed based on documents from the Data Room.
- IT due diligence
- IT due diligence is the final step of the pre-deal service. A comprehensive review of an IT environment involves a detailed analysis of the IT systems, processes, and infrastructure to identify potential risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement. The goal of IT due diligence is to ensure that the IT environment is aligned with the business objectives and can support the future growth and success of the organization.
Our General Approach
IT/Tech Due Diligence can be executed across offerings, each of which has a focus across an entity’s people, processes, and systems and incorporates unique industry considerations.
Deloitte defines the scope of a project as a tailored process, influenced by several critical factors. It's not standardized but rather determined on a case-by-case basis. Key considerations include the available time, the client's specific requests, the size and geographical reach of the business, the number and type of applications in use, data center capabilities, employee headcount, hardware and software requirements, IT vendor capabilities, supplier contracts, and the potential for outsourcing. These factors collectively shape the project's boundaries and guide its implementation.
Why Deloitte?
Deloitte offers a wide range of pre- and post-transaction core services and robust technology (IT) capabilities. This extensive toolkit allows us to provide tailored support to address unique clients' challenges, ensuring that IT effectively facilitates the transaction lifecycle's success.
Our clientele includes both corporate and private equity investors involved in various transaction aspects, including buy and sell sides, as well as IPOs. To enhance our capabilities, we maintain a dedicated IT Due Diligence team and engage specialized technical and industry experts for each transaction, tapping into our vast Technology and Cyber Risk consulting resources. We collaborate seamlessly within combined diligence teams, working alongside colleagues in finance, tax, operations, commerce, risk, cyber, and other areas, or we can operate independently to meet our clients' needs.
When you partner with Deloitte, you gain access to well-established methodologies and leverage the knowledge of local experts, supported by the extensive global expertise of over 300,000 professionals within the Deloitte network.
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