Technology Due Diligence is the introductory posting of an ongoing series on performing IT due diligence. In this first section, we provide a brief commentary of the purposes and principles of conducting an IT due diligence, and layout the foundation and structure of the series.

The Two Approaches to M&A IT Due Diligence posting is the first part of an ongoing series on performing M&A Technology Due Diligence. Here, we draw distinctions between two different types of M&A IT due diligence and correlate their use to the business strategy behind the transaction. Additional postings will provide in-depth commentary on procedures and practices of each type of due diligence.

The Current State Evaluation posting is the 3rd posting in an ongoing series on performing M&A Technology Due Diligence. In this posting, we overview the Current State Evaluation and introduce four areas of concentrated discovery that comprise its practice, known as IT Due Diligence Focus Areas.