IT & Security Due Diligence Services for Private Equity
Assessing Your Operations: Why does Due Diligence Matter?
The importance of securing business environments has increased significantly over the past several years, and the importance private equity firms need to place on minimizing risks, securing the IT infrastructure, and maximizing value of merger and acquisition targets is critical. With so many moving parts to merger and acquisition transactions, it is not hard for the entire deal to be derailed by a simple misstep or overlooked risk. It is no surprise, then, that a large percentage of deals fail to meet their objectives because of inadequate planning. This is where RKON’s due diligence provides the value private equity firms are looking for.
RKON helps private equity firms make better decisions throughout the entire merger and acquisition process. With our due-diligence framework, we can quickly develop an accurate assessment of security, cost opportunities and compliance benchmarks; followed by a comprehensive roadmap on expectations moving forward.
Benefits of RKON’s Due Diligence Framework
IT due diligence reporting can be broken down into many different stages, but the main purpose is to define how the technology stack of a business is assembled, assessing any potential risks, like bugs or security vulnerabilities, as well as technology disclosures, process documentation, adherence, misuse of software, license conflicts, poor implementation, and much more.
RKON’s overall evaluation is meant to paint a complete picture of the state of technology and help. With a detailed assessment providing a comprehensive depiction of technology, we help private equity know what surprises lie ahead and help plan accordingly to ensure an underlying strategy for building and maximizing value.
In our typical IT due diligence process, our experts examine from all angles, including IT infrastructure, governance, applications, financials, and more, in order to answer key questions. If you are in the midst of a carve out or M&A and are looking for due diligence, contact the RKON team by filling out our form below or give us a call today.
Related Case Studies
RKON helped a rapidly growing stationery and gift retailer modernize its IT infrastructure, addressing system integrity issues and data outages. By implementing a unified platform IT strategy, the retailer improved operational efficiency and reduced costs by 22%. This transformation also strengthened IT resilience, supporting its expansion from 20 to over 100 stores in just three years.
RKON helped a mid-Atlantic auto parts distributor modernize its outdated IT systems to support growth and market expansion. With 600 employees across 25 locations, the company faced high operational costs, poor visibility, and security risks. By implementing automated systems and a due diligence framework, RKON enhanced customer experience, optimized operations, and positioned the distributor to gain market share.
After a 2018 acquisition, a longstanding bakery sought to enhance IT support and help-desk services. RKON led all infrastructure and data center work streams, ensuring a seamless transition and efficient management of IT assets. This partnership enabled the company to maintain smooth operations while focusing on growth and quality service. RKON’s expertise strengthened the company’s overall IT resilience.
