Mergers & Acquisitions IT Due Diligence
Uncovering hidden technology risks and opportunities in your next transaction.
Scypio delivers rapid, rigorous IT due diligence to support M&A decisions—uncovering risks, synergies, and integration challenges before they become costly surprises.
Why IT Due Diligence Matters
Technology is often the hidden variable in M&A. Without proper diligence, integration stalls and value erodes.
You need it when:
What impact does it have
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common questions about M&A IT due diligence.
When should we start IT due diligence?
You should begin as soon as a Letter of Intent (LOI) is signed. The findings can significantly impact the final valuation and purchase agreement terms.
How long does the process take?
The timeline depends on the target's size and complexity, but a typical engagement lasts from two to four - six weeks. We can expedite the process for tight deadlines.
Why not use our internal IT team?
An internal team knows your systems well, but we bring an unbiased, specialized M&A perspective. Our approach focuses on only that which is appropriate and necessary to the deal, filtering the noise. We facilitate the right visibility toward an informed understanding of key risks, implications and considerations, that may be pertinent and relevant.
What is the main deliverable?
You will receive a comprehensive summary detailing our findings; including a 1 page Executive Summary for easy consumption. We conduct an IT Due Diligence across the following key dimensions, in an easy to read format:
- IT Organization
- IT Operations
- Infrastructure
- CyberSecurity
- Data & Information
- IT Governance
- Business Applications
- IT Maturity
- Estimated Annual Cost
- IT Debt
- Risk
For each dimension, we apply the following key lenses of analysis:
Our report provides pragmatic insight and perspective for an informed consideration.
Don’t move the puck; move the team!
From strategy to execution, we help you meet today’s priorities while preparing for tomorrow’s demands.
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