A Holistic Health Assessment for IT Systems
Effective due diligence identifies key risks and investments which may impact deal success. If your due diligence practices aren’t investigating IT, you may uncover something unexpected far too late. CBIZ’s technology professionals combine years of IT experience with knowledge of industry applications and best practices to deliver confident, reliable, and accurate assessments of the IT infrastructure that underpins businesses of all kinds.
Merger & Acquisition IT Risks
Merger and acquisition (M&A) deals fail frequently due to hidden risks in a target’s IT environment including:
- Significant upgrade costs
- Cybersecurity risks
- Poor application infrastructures
- Data privacy issues
- Outmoded IT technology and departments
Even worse, many acquirers literally buy trouble — not only acquiring poor IT contracts but also needing to invest millions to bring their new companies’ applications, cybersecurity and data privacy systems and practices up to the appropriate industry and regulatory standards (SOC 1 and 2, PCI, GDPR, HIPAA and others). Many deals have lost value or been cancelled due to data breaches prior to, during or shortly after a transaction.
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CBIZ transaction due diligence services are built on a proven track record of success, helping clients optimize outcomes and confidently navigate risks.
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