1. Technology estate
Document locations, networks, servers, cloud platforms, end-user devices, major applications, support arrangements and infrastructure dependencies. Identify unsupported or end-of-life technology.
2. Cybersecurity and identity
Review identity architecture, MFA, privileged access, endpoint controls, vulnerabilities, incident history, security monitoring, policies and material third-party risks.
3. Applications and licences
Identify critical business systems, ownership, integrations, renewal dates, licence restrictions, support status and whether applications can be transferred or separated after the transaction.
4. Data and compliance
Understand where important data resides, applicable regulatory requirements, retention obligations, privacy risks, backup arrangements and any material audit findings.
5. People, suppliers and contracts
Review key-person dependencies, outsourced support, supplier concentration, contract terms, notice periods, service levels and costs that may change after ownership or separation.
6. Integration and separation cost
Estimate work required for identity, email, networks, applications, licences, data migration, cybersecurity, support and transitional-service arrangements. A low purchase price can still hide significant technology remediation cost.
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