Technical Due Diligence
Cradan’s technical due diligence offers clients a clear and practical view of the technology landscape underpinning a business. We assess not only the current systems, infrastructure, and data environment but also how well these support day-to-day operations and the company’s future ambitions.
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Our work is highly collaborative, designed to align closely with real business needs. We identify technology strengths, expose gaps or risks, and provide recommendations that are both realistic and tailored to the client’s strategy. The insights we provide help inform investment decisions, guide integration planning, and support sustainable growth.
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We regularly engage trusted technology specialists and external partners to deepen our assessments and provide targeted expertise where required. By linking our technical findings with operational, financial, and commercial diligence, we ensure technology risks and opportunities are fully understood in the context of the whole business.
IT Infrastructure and Architecture Review
We conduct a comprehensive assessment of the business’s core technology infrastructure, including hardware, networks, connectivity, and system architecture. The review focuses on scalability, reliability, resilience to outages, and ability to support business growth. We look for legacy risks, capacity bottlenecks, and single points of failure, providing recommendations to future-proof the environment and support long-term performance.
Data Quality and Management Practices
We examine how data is collected, stored, managed, and used across the organisation. This review covers data governance, accuracy, access controls, and compliance with relevant regulations. We also assess the business’s ability to leverage data for reporting, analytics, and decision-making. The outcome is a clear view of strengths and gaps in data quality, which directly affect both operational efficiency and strategic insight.
Technology Team and Outsourcing Model
Our assessment covers the size, structure, and capabilities of the in-house technology function, as well as any reliance on third-party providers. We look at skill sets, leadership, team bandwidth, and alignment with business needs. The review also considers the stability and commercial terms of outsourcing relationships, helping to ensure the technology operating model is fit for future demands.
Software Systems and Applications Assessment
Our team evaluates the business’s suite of software systems, from core platforms to niche or proprietary tools. We consider application integration, user adoption, licensing, and the extent of technical debt. This assessment reveals where software is enabling or constraining operations, pinpoints risks around unsupported or outdated systems, and highlights opportunities for digital enablement or rationalisation.
Cybersecurity and Risk Management
We review the company’s approach to protecting information and technology assets from cyber threats. This includes assessing security policies, user training, incident response procedures, vulnerability management, and results of recent penetration testing or audits. Our work identifies areas of exposure, evaluates the adequacy of current controls, and provides practical recommendations for risk mitigation and compliance.
Innovation and Future Readiness
We investigate the business’s track record and ambition for technology-driven innovation. This includes reviewing investment in new platforms, openness to emerging technologies, and the alignment of IT strategy with broader business goals. We look for cultural and practical enablers of change, highlighting how well the company is positioned to respond to industry disruption and capture new opportunities.