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A well-executed technology due diligence strategy is essential for successful M&A transactions. BD Emerson’s expert consultants deliver comprehensive technical due diligence services, thoroughly assessing the target company's infrastructure. We empower you with the insights needed to make confident, strategic decisions at every step.
Why Us
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Industry Expertise: With 15+ years of experience in development projects and delivering services, we recognize the significant impact of data breaches and non-compliance financially on your reputation.
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Technology Consulting: We provide expert guidance and support to enhance digital security and protect sensitive information. Our services encompass strategy development, security audits, control implementation, and regulatory compliance to provide your organization with a comprehensive and integrated solution.
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Trusted Partnerships: By collaborating with industry-leading security providers, we ensure our clients have access to state-of-the-art security technology and managed security services, giving them peace of mind knowing that their cybersecurity needs are in capable hands.
Risk Assessment
Identify the risks and weaknesses within your operations
Identity and Access
Managing access to resources based on user identity
Organizational Policies
Establishing technical control requirements and procedures
Prioritize and manage potential security risks
Adhering to applicable laws and regulations
Policy Enforcement
Achieving compliance and avoiding administrative actions
Protecting the flow of information within a network
Protecting data and resources in the cloud
Vulnerability Management
Identifying and mitigating potential security weaknesses
Endpoint Security
Securing devices connected to a network
Application Security
Protecting software systems and their underlying data
Backup and Recovery
Ensuring data availability and recoverability
Security Training
Educating employees on secure practices
Threat Intelligence
Gathering and analyzing information on current and emerging threats.
Incident Response
Responding to and managing security incidents
Security Culture
Rewarding and recognizing security minded staff
Penetration Testing
Simulating real-world attacks to identify vulnerabilities
Disaster Recovery
Maintaining operations and restoring systems after a disruption
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Trustworthy Technical Due Diligence for M&A
BD Emerson’s in-depth technology due diligence consulting is tailored to your business’s unique needs, priming you for success from the beginning of a transaction. Rapidly identifying inefficiencies, architectural limitations and performance constraints within a target’s tech environment enables your organization to proactively plan for the future.
Benefits of Technical Due Diligence
- Identifies and Maximizes Value: Working with a technology due diligence provider will ensure your company gets the full picture of a target’s technology infrastructure before making an investment. By assessing the target’s architecture, scalability, and intellectual property, we’ll help your team make informed and strategic decisions.
- Minimizes Risks and Liabilities: Serious risks, such as cybersecurity vulnerabilities, outdated legacy technology, and noncompliance, can hide behind a target company’s successful operations and impressive revenue figures. Tech due diligence assessments effectively uncover these concerns and provide interested companies with accurate information about a potential investment
- Business & Tech Alignment: Aligning business and technology strategy is key for the success of any transaction, and technical due diligence firms look for this alignment in M&A targets. Effective alignment between business goals and technology objectives will ensure that a combined entity can operate effectively in the face of sophisticated security threats.
BD Emerson’s Technology Due Diligence
BD Emerson’s Technology Due Diligence provides a thorough evaluation designed to assess a target company's technical assets, systems, and processes. Our experts conduct a comprehensive review across several key areas to provide a clear, in-depth understanding of a company’s technology landscape.
Application Security: Our team examines overall application security along with the efficacy of existing risk management practices. We review authentication, encryption, and cloud security measures and evaluate threat detection, incident response, and governance policies.
Business Performance & Scalability: We assess current business performance in relation to scalability potential, identifying areas of growth and possible limitations in the target's infrastructure along with processes that could impede future expansion.
Data Governance: Our experts evaluate a target company’s data governance process for ownership and accountability, quality, compliance, security, lifecycle management, and third-party handling. We flag areas that may not meet regulatory compliance standards and make suggestions for hardening access control and security procedures.
Enterprise Architecture: We examine the target’s architecture for scalability, performance, and robustness, measuring it against industry standards and growth potential. We closely review cloud strategy and system integrations in addition to data flow and technical debt.
Security Posture & Vulnerabilities: We perform a thorough security audit to evaluate the strength of the target company’s cybersecurity protocols, identifying any vulnerabilities or areas that require urgent attention to mitigate potential risks and regulatory gaps.
Software Development LifeCycle: Our team reviews the quality, quality of development process, maintainability and efficiency of the target’s code, evaluating for adherence to industry best practices, documentation, and scalability.
Technical Debt Evaluation: BD Emerson’s experts carefully analyze the extent of the target’s technical debt, scrutinizing outdated systems, shortcuts in code or infrastructure that might hinder future improvements or scalability.
Technical Resource Allocation: Our due diligence service also includes reviewing the target’s financial allocation toward technology, assessing whether or not the target company's spending is aligned with its strategic goals and being conducted efficiently.
Tech Stack, Vendor Management & Licensing Agreements: Our experts review the target company’s technology stack, vendor management process, and licensing agreements to ensure they align with operational needs and compliance standards.
BD Emerson’s in-depth analysis of these facets provides organizations with a holistic review of the infrastructure and resilience of target companies during the M&A process, enabling leadership teams to make informed decisions on technology, systems, and process improvements.
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Benefits of Technology Due Diligence Consulting
Implementing a thorough technology due diligence process is the only way to ensure your organization fully understands the technology risks and opportunities that could come to light following an M&A transaction.
Effective Risk Mitigation: A comprehensive due diligence effort will identify potential risks, such as security vulnerabilities, outdated legacy systems, or regulatory gaps, that could pose significant integration challenges. By uncovering risks early on in the M&A process, your organization can make informed decisions about future investments.
Holistic Scalability Assessment: An effective technical due diligence process will determine if the target company’s technology infrastructure can support future growth without extended disruptions or expensive innovations following the M&A process. Following diligence, your organization will be empowered to determine if the target’s technical infrastructure can withstand increased user loads, data volume, and evolving business needs while remaining resilient in the face of serious cyber threats. Identifying current pain points can aid your organization in moving forward in planning for expansion and improvement.
Cost Savings & Efficiency: A comprehensive diligence process will locate areas of technical debt, inefficiencies, or underutilized systems. This can lead to cost savings by streamlining processes, reducing unnecessary expenditures, and avoiding costly post-integration surprises. Optimizing the technology landscape ensures better resource allocation and enhances operational efficiency moving forward.
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FAQs
Why do you need to do technology due diligence?
Performing a technology due diligence assessment is crucial when evaluating potential targets for M&A transactions because it can uncover hidden risks within a company’s systems, provide an approximation of the value of a company’s technology, ensure scalability in the future, mitigate legal and financial liabilities, and align technology and business strategies.
What areas does technology due diligence assess?
Our technology due diligence process evaluates several critical areas, including:
- Application Security
- Business Performance & Scalability
- Data Governance
- Enterprise Architecture
- Security Posture & Vulnerabilities
- Software Development LifeCycle
- Technical Debt Evaluation
- Technical Resource Allocation
- Technology Stack, Vendor Management & Licensing Agreements
A thorough technology assessments of these elements provides a holistic understanding of the target company’s technological strengths and weaknesses.
How long does the technology due diligence process take?
Like any due diligence process, the duration will depend on the complexity and the scope of the target company’s technology infrastructure. On average, the process can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months. At BD Emerson, we work closely with clients to understand their specific timelines and needs, ensuring that the evaluation is thorough yet efficient. We prioritize delivering actionable insights promptly to support your decision-making without unnecessary delays.
Is technology due diligence expensive?
Many factors impact the cost of technology due diligence services, including the complexity of a target company’s technology landscape, the scope of the diligence project, the level of technical expertise needed, and the geographical scope. Ultimately, the cost of tech due diligence services represents an important investment in the success of M&A transactions.
Why choose BD Emerson for technology due diligence?
BD Emerson is more than a typical tech due diligence services provider – we offer a tailored approach to due diligence that takes your timeline and business concerns into consideration when mapping out a comprehensive diligence checklist, leaving no stone unturned. With a business-focused perspective, we conduct an efficient but thorough diligence process that uncovers potentially costly liabilities and maximizes growth opportunities.
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