Technology Due Diligence Services

Technology due diligence tells you whether a target's technology can support the deal thesis before you sign. BD Emerson examines architecture and scalability, the engineering organization and its delivery velocity, technical debt, security posture, IP and open-source hygiene, and the IT cost structure. We work buy-side for acquirers and investors, and sell-side for companies preparing for exit.
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Definition

What does technology due diligence examine?

BD Emerson's technology due diligence examines the six areas that decide whether a target's technology supports the deal thesis: architecture and scalability, the engineering organization and its velocity, technical debt, security posture, IP and open-source hygiene, and the IT cost structure. Buy-side, the findings feed valuation and the integration plan. Sell-side, the same review run before a process removes surprises from the data room and protects the multiple.
Services

BD Emerson’s technology due diligence consulting

BD Emerson’s information technology due diligence provides a thorough evaluation designed to assess a target company's technical assets, systems, and processes. Our technology due diligence consultants conduct a comprehensive review across several key areas to provide a clear, in-depth understanding of a company’s technology landscape.

Application security
Business performance & scalability
Data governance
Enterprise architecture
Security posture & vulnerabilities
Software development lifecycle
Technical debt evaluation
Technical resource allocation
Tech stack, vendor management & licensing agreements

Application security

Our team examines overall application security along with the efficacy of existing risk management practices. We review authentication, encryption, and cloud security measures and evaluate threat detection, incidet response, and governance policies.

Business performance & scalability

We assess current business performance in relation to scalability potential, identifying areas of growth and possible limitations in the target's infrastructure along with processes that could impede future expansion.

Data governance

Our experts evaluate a target company’s data governance process for ownership and accountability, quality, compliance, security, lifecycle management, and third-party handling. We flag areas that may not meet regulatory compliance standards and make suggestions for hardening access control and security procedures.

Enterprise architecture

We examine the target’s system architecture for scalability, performance, and robustness, measuring it against industry standards and growth potential. We closely review cloud strategy and system integrations in addition to data flow and technical debt.

Security posture & vulnerabilities

We perform a thorough security audit to evaluate the strength of the target company’s cybersecurity protocols, identifying any vulnerabilities or areas that require urgent attention to mitigate potential risks and regulatory gaps.

Software development lifecycle

Our team reviews the quality of development process, maintainability and efficiency of the target’s code, evaluating adherence to industry best practices, documentation, and scalability.

Technical debt evaluation

BD Emerson’s experts carefully analyze the extent of the target’s technical debt, scrutinizing outdated systems, shortcuts in code or infrastructure that might hinder future improvements or scalability.

Technical resource allocation

Our due diligence service also includes reviewing the target’s financial allocation toward technology, assessing whether or not the target company's spending is aligned with its strategic goals and being conducted efficiently.

Tech stack, vendor management & licensing agreements

Our experts review the target company’s technology stack, vendor management process, and licensing agreements to ensure they align with operational needs and compliance standards.

Benefits

Benefits of technical due diligence consulting

Implementing a thorough technology due diligence process is the only way to ensure your organization fully understands the technology risks and opportunities that could come to light following an M&A transaction.
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Effective risk mitigation

A comprehensive due diligence technology effort will identify potential risks, such as security vulnerabilities, outdated legacy systems, or regulatory gaps, that could pose significant integration challenges. By uncovering risks early on in the M&A process, your organization can make informed decisions about future investments.

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Holistic scalability assessment

An effective technical due diligence process will determine if the target company’s technology infrastructure can support future growth without extended disruptions or expensive innovations following the M&A process, including increased user loads, data volume, and evolving business needs.

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Cost savings & efficiency

A comprehensive diligence process will locate areas of technical debt, inefficiencies, or underutilized systems. This can lead to cost savings by streamlining processes, reducing unnecessary expenditures, and avoiding costly post-integration surprises. Optimizing the technology landscape ensures better resource allocation and enhances operational efficiency.

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Maximizing value

Working with a technology due diligence provider will ensure your company gets the full picture of a target’s technology infrastructure before making an investment. By assessing the target’s architecture, scalability, and intellectual property, we’ll help your team make informed and strategic decisions.

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‍Minimizing risks and liabilities

Serious risks, such as cybersecurity vulnerabilities, outdated legacy technology, and noncompliance, can hide behind a target company’s successful operations and impressive revenue figures. Tech due diligence assessments effectively uncover these concerns and provide interested companies with accurate information about a potential investment.

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Business & tech alignment

Aligning business and technology strategy is key for the success of any transaction, and technical due diligence firms look for this alignment in M&A targets. Effective alignment between business goals and technology objectives will ensure that a combined entity can operate effectively in the face of sophisticated security threats.

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Back your investment decisions by solid technical insights

Whether you’re navigating an acquisition, merger, or investment, our tailored consulting services will empower your team to make confident decisions that drive success. Contact us today to start optimizing your technology diligence strategy.

Our Advantage

Why BD Emerson as your technology due diligence consultant

Industry expertise

With 15+ years of experience in development projects and delivering services, we recognize the significant impact of data breaches and non-compliance financially on your reputation.

Technology Consulting

We provide expert guidance and support to enhance digital security. Our information security consulting services encompass strategy development, security audits, control implementation, and regulatory compliance to provide your organization with a comprehensive and integrated solution.

Trusted Partnerships

By collaborating with industry-leading security providers, we ensure our clients have access to state-of-the-art security technology and managed security services, giving them peace of mind knowing that their cybersecurity needs are in capable hands.

Reviews

What our customers say

Great consulting firms for scaling security, compliance, and appsec.

Outstanding partner in Technical and Cyber Due Diligence

Appsec maturity and application hardening.

BD Emerson helped us simplfiy our compliance management.

BD Emerson did such a phenomenal job. What started as privacy support quickly became a full partnership across compliance, engineering, and even business operations. They’re embedded with our team. They understand our product. They move fast. They’re simply invaluable.

Adam Ben Jacobs

CTO @ OneStep GPS

Great consulting firms for scaling security, compliance, and appsec.

Outstanding partner in Technical and Cyber Due Diligence

Appsec maturity and application hardening.

BD Emerson helped us simplfiy our compliance management.

BD Emerson did such a phenomenal job. What started as privacy support quickly became a full partnership across compliance, engineering, and even business operations. They’re embedded with our team. They understand our product. They move fast. They’re simply invaluable.

Adam Ben Jacobs

CTO @ OneStep GPS

We had a hard time finding the right company to partner with in support of our compliance journey. Some vendors sell the idea that they do the work, but then you end up doing everything. The ambiguity is what killed our last project. BD Emerson’s team has such great technical knowledge and understands the standard so well that they made us comfortable with moving fast. This has led to us closing major enterprise customers that were previously out of reach because of security and compliance.

Tom Watkins

CEO @ AMI AssetTrack

Lead an enterprise initiative to overhaul the organization's technology stack from ecommerce, corporate tech, and corporate security.

Supported ISO 42001 exercise and served as internal auditor.

Rubrik's privacy and compliance team began with the backbone of BD Emerson. BD Emerson supported building out the privacy program, GRC (ISO 27001, SOC 2, CMMC, FedRAMP), and the appsec function.

We needed a partner who could move quickly, without sacrificing precision. BD Emerson brought the expertise, structure, and speed we were looking for. Their team became an extension of ours, embedding themselves across the organization, guiding us step by step, and giving us confidence in areas we hadn’t tackled before. The internal audit they conducted was so detailed that even the external auditors called it out. Achieving ISO 27001 with zero nonconformities says everything you need to know about the quality of the partnership.

Walid Souilem

CTO @ FGI Worldwide

We had a hard time finding the right company to partner with in support of our compliance journey. Some vendors sell the idea that they do the work, but then you end up doing everything. The ambiguity is what killed our last project. BD Emerson’s team has such great technical knowledge and understands the standard so well that they made us comfortable with moving fast. This has led to us closing major enterprise customers that were previously out of reach because of security and compliance.

Tom Watkins

CEO @ AMI AssetTrack

Lead an enterprise initiative to overhaul the organization's technology stack from ecommerce, corporate tech, and corporate security.

Supported ISO 42001 exercise and served as internal auditor.

Rubrik's privacy and compliance team began with the backbone of BD Emerson. BD Emerson supported building out the privacy program, GRC (ISO 27001, SOC 2, CMMC, FedRAMP), and the appsec function.

We needed a partner who could move quickly, without sacrificing precision. BD Emerson brought the expertise, structure, and speed we were looking for. Their team became an extension of ours, embedding themselves across the organization, guiding us step by step, and giving us confidence in areas we hadn’t tackled before. The internal audit they conducted was so detailed that even the external auditors called it out. Achieving ISO 27001 with zero nonconformities says everything you need to know about the quality of the partnership.

Walid Souilem

CTO @ FGI Worldwide

BD Emerson didn’t just help us meet our compliance goals; they integrated security and privacy into the core of our operations. I highly recommend BD Emerson to anyone seeking SOC 2 or GDPR compliance, or simply looking to enhance their security team and boost customer trust in their product and services. Their dedication and expertise have been invaluable to our success.

Padraig Reilly

CEO, Boxcore

BD Emerson understood our business requirements and worked side-by-side with us. The policies and controls we developed together not only meet compliance standards but improve how we operate day to day.

Matt Meierdierks

IT Manager, Lincoln Industries

From day one, BD Emerson brought urgency, clarity, and a sharp understanding of what truly matters to our business — earning and keeping customer trust. They went beyond helping us meet compliance requirements; they helped build a foundation for secure, scalable growth. That kind of partnership is rare.

Jason Marker

CEO @ LifeLenz

BD Emerson didn’t just help us pass an audit—they helped us build a sustainable culture of security.

Alexey Indeev

CTO Spare

BD Emerson was essential in helping our company navigate the daunting process of leveling up our security infrastructure. BD Emerson’s impressive expertise and confidence throughout the process helped our team exceed HIPAA and SOC 2 Type 1 standards quickly, distilling what can be an overwhelming process into a streamlined, organized effort. From day one they began adding value and getting us on course. With their help we delivered on a massive security overhaul with both extreme efficiency and thorough attention to details. Because of BD Emerson’s support, we’ve increased our clients’ trust in Titan Intake and the life-changing work it accomplishes for those seeking specialist referrals.

Patrick Bruce

CEO, Titan Intake

BD Emerson didn’t just help us meet our compliance goals; they integrated security and privacy into the core of our operations. I highly recommend BD Emerson to anyone seeking SOC 2 or GDPR compliance, or simply looking to enhance their security team and boost customer trust in their product and services. Their dedication and expertise have been invaluable to our success.

Padraig Reilly

CEO, Boxcore

BD Emerson understood our business requirements and worked side-by-side with us. The policies and controls we developed together not only meet compliance standards but improve how we operate day to day.

Matt Meierdierks

IT Manager, Lincoln Industries

From day one, BD Emerson brought urgency, clarity, and a sharp understanding of what truly matters to our business — earning and keeping customer trust. They went beyond helping us meet compliance requirements; they helped build a foundation for secure, scalable growth. That kind of partnership is rare.

Jason Marker

CEO @ LifeLenz

BD Emerson didn’t just help us pass an audit—they helped us build a sustainable culture of security.

Alexey Indeev

CTO Spare

BD Emerson was essential in helping our company navigate the daunting process of leveling up our security infrastructure. BD Emerson’s impressive expertise and confidence throughout the process helped our team exceed HIPAA and SOC 2 Type 1 standards quickly, distilling what can be an overwhelming process into a streamlined, organized effort. From day one they began adding value and getting us on course. With their help we delivered on a massive security overhaul with both extreme efficiency and thorough attention to details. Because of BD Emerson’s support, we’ve increased our clients’ trust in Titan Intake and the life-changing work it accomplishes for those seeking specialist referrals.

Patrick Bruce

CEO, Titan Intake

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