IT Due Diligence

Information Technology (IT) Due Diligence

IT due diligence is no longer a niche topic, but an integral part of successful transactions - regardless of industry or business model. Digital technologies, including artificial intelligence methods, are now prevalent in all areas of business. Production, sales, customer service, and administration would be unthinkable without powerful and resilient IT systems. Consequently, IT is the key factor in determining the competitiveness and future viability of every company.

IT due diligence provides the necessary transparency to identify IT-related financial risks, such as urgent investment requirements, at an early stage. At the same time, potential cost reductions may be identified that could have a positive impact on the value of the target company. With IT due diligence, successful deal teams can make better, fact-based decisions, minimise risks and realistically assess and increase the value of the target company in a more targeted manner.

Why is IT due diligence essential for deal teams?

Risk identification

Early identification of IT-related risks such as lack of IT strategy, lack of employee expertise or concentration of knowledge in a few key individuals, outdated systems, inadequate IT security or insufficient IT emergency measures