IT Due-diligence
With more than a hundred IT due diligences carried out, benefit from the expertise of Netsystem consultants.
Assess, secure and optimise your transactions with our IT due diligence expertise
Technology is at the heart of modern business, and the evaluation of your IT systems is essential to ensure the success of an M&A transaction.
Netsystem can help you to identify the risks and opportunities associated with your digital assets in order to secure your strategic decisions.
Why choose Netsystem for your IT due diligence?
Recognised expertise in IT M&A
With over a hundred IT due diligence projects successfully completed, we have helped companies in all sectors to identify risks, anticipate challenges and secure their strategic transactions. Our IT M&A experts are recognised for their ability to provide accurate analysis and tailored recommendations, ensuring informed decisions and successful integration.
Why is IT due diligence essential?
60% of post-M&A failures are linked to failures in the integration of IT systems.
IT due diligence makes it possible to :
- Identify technological risks.
- Anticipate integration or modernisation costs.
- Assess compatibility with existing systems.
- Prepare for the post-acquisition transition.
A structured, methodical approach to successful IT due diligence
IT infrastructure analysis
- Assessment of servers, networks, clouds and datacentres.
- Identification of weaknesses or obsolescence.
Audit of applications and software
- Inventory of software used and evaluation of licences.
- Analysis of technical debt and maintenance requirements.
Cybersecurity and compliance
- Analysis of security policies and vulnerability tests.
- Verification of regulatory compliance (RGPD, NIS2, etc.).
Assessment of IT teams and processes
- Internal skills and dependence on external service providers.
- Analysis of IT processes: project management, DevOps, ITIL.
Report and strategic recommendations
- Summary of identified risks and opportunities.
- Clear action plan and recommendations to secure the transaction.
Choose Netsystem
Every strategic decision is based on a rigorous assessment. With Netsystem, turn your M&A projects into successes thanks to our IT expertise and our experience in managing these projects.
- Recognised expertise in digital transformation and IT M&A.
- Multi-disciplinary team of experts: cybersecurity, cloud, IT architecture.
- Proven methodology tailored to the needs of each client.
- Focus on post-transaction value creation.
- Transparency and constant communication throughout the process.
Talk to an IT M&A expert
If you have any questions or projects (Carve out, IT due diligence, Vendor Due Dil, etc.), please do not hesitate to contact our IT M&A experts.
Some clients
Examples of projects carried out
How Netsystem helped Supergroup with its Carve out project
Find out how Netsystem’s experts helped Supergroup successfully complete its IT carve-out project.
IT due diligence: the answers to your questions
The most common risks include :
- Obsolescence of infrastructure or software.
- Cybersecurity breaches or a history of unresolved incidents.
- Regulatory non-compliance (RGPD, NIS2, etc.).
- Significant technical debt.
- Underestimated licence or maintenance costs.
- Dependence on specific service providers or technologies.
The duration depends on the size and complexity of the target company.
In general :
A typical IT due diligence can take between 2 and 4 weeks.
For companies with complex infrastructures or spread over several sites, it can take up to 6 to 8 weeks.
We will provide you with a full report including :
- A summary of the risks and opportunities identified.
- A recommended action plan to address the critical issues.
- An estimate of the costs of integration or modernisation.
- Strategic recommendations to maximise the value of the operation.
The cost varies according to the size and complexity of the company analysed. Contact us for a personalised quote tailored to your needs.
Yes, absolutely. Cyber security is a key element in our assessment. We check :
- The robustness of existing security measures.
- Vulnerabilities in systems.
- Compliance with regulatory frameworks (RGPD, NIS2, etc.).
- Incident history and management.
- IT Due Diligence: Performed for the acquirer to assess the target company’s IT systems.
- Vendor IT Due Diligence: Commissioned by the vendor to prepare the sale and present a clear and attractive analysis of its IT systems, reducing uncertainty for buyers.
In the event of critical problems, we offer recommendations for resolving them before or during the transaction.
This may include:
- Upgrading obsolete systems.
- Implementation of security patches.
- Budget planning for necessary improvements.
This information enables you to negotiate or make informed decisions.
We operate in all sectors, including :
- Industry.
- Health and biotechnology.
- Finance and insurance.
- Retail and distribution.
- Energy.
Because each sector has its own specific characteristics, our approach is tailored to your needs.
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