Technical due diligence (TDD) checks the technical aspects of a company or IT technology prior to a fusion, takeover, investment or partnership. The opportunities and risks of these technical aspects are analysed so that informed decisions can be made. Our experts can evaluate the technical quality of a software or platform. They can then use the information gained to make well-founded estimates of likely costs and investments and tap into previously unidentified potential and opportunities.
What IT due diligence from Ergon includes
Architecture and technology stack
A comprehensive, holistic analysis that shows whether your architecture complies with requirements. Our experts then evaluate the selected technology stack and check that it really fits the architecture.
Code quality and testing
Up-to-date best practices such as modularisation and uniform, consistent code formatting ensure your code is expandable and runs securely in the long term. Targeted testing minimises errors during operation and increases user satisfaction.
Security and operations
Our experts verify that all necessary data protection guidelines and compliance requirements are complied with. We also check that the security measures are suitable for current threat scenarios. This goes hand in hand with a well-coordinated and prepared team that can react quickly when necessary.
Team and processes
The scalability of a company depends on the interaction between technology and people. This is why we thoroughly inspect the development process and give you tips on how you can use your teams more profitably and draw out any hidden talents.
Opportunities and risks
The technical risk assessment takes into account all aspects that are relevant for an IT investment – both positive and negative, short- and long-term. Technology roadmaps or innovation and development plans lay the path for the future success of the company.
What technical due diligence (TDD) from Ergon brings to the table
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Experts from a variety of different fields with extensive experience working with different technologies and domains ensure a well-founded TDD.
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After implementing countless projects for customers, our experts are familiar with the challenges of modern software engineering and best practices.
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By starting with a detailed analysis, you can avoid unpleasant surprises and unforeseen costs in the future, and identify potential problems early.
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Contemporary architecture that can be scaled and automated processes that save costs: technological synergies provide the best conditions for a good long-term investment.
Technical due diligence: how both buyers and sellers can benefit
Advantages for buyers
- Spot and minimise technical weak spots, out-of-date technology or missing resources
- See how the quality of the technology and the development processes can impact the value of a company
- Identify technological synergies during fusions or takeovers and secure long-term success
- Gain clarity about copyright, patents, licensing and other legal factors that can affect your IT
Advantages for sellers
- Pick out possible weak spots and red flags early on
- Identify previously untapped opportunities and potential
- Use the data gathered during the analysis for the data room later
- Minimise costs and effort, and make well-founded decisions
The importance of IT due diligence
Before any transactions can take place, investors must carefully check the economic, legal and technical circumstances in order to fully understand the associated opportunities and risks. IT due diligence with Ergon illuminates the IT infrastructure and organisation of the target company, as well as the degree of digitalisation and automation. It gives buyers an insight into possible technical challenges and an estimate of how much it would cost to integrate or close any gaps identified.
