Recommended Reading
Following on from the last few weeks of posts introducing the concept of technology due diligence and explaining some of what’s involved in performing an assessment, this week we’re providing some links to further reading on the subject.
All of the articles below are written by experts in technology due diligence and there’s a lot to be learned from each of them.
“Technology Due Diligence” [link to PDF], Walter Hamscher, PW Review, December 1997
An excellent overview of the process and skills required for a technology due diligence exercise by Walter Hamscher, founder of the first Technology Due Diligence practice at PriceWaterhouseCoopers.
“Technology due diligence: the need for and benefits of technology assessment in connection with investment in high-tech companies”, Carol R. Goforth, Ronald R. Goforth, Rutgers Computer & Technology Law Journal, Summer 2001
Very detailed article written in 2001 covering the emerging need for technology due diligence assessments that are more thorough and structured. This is a thorough analysis covering the process of TDD, and the skills required for it.
“Technology Due Diligence”, Occam’s Razor, 2004
A fascinating blog post by a Managing Partner of Occam Capital with over 20 years of experience in the IT industry. Sets out ten questions that should be asked during a technology due diligence study, mostly relevant to the assessment of a software-based proposition.
“Technical Due-diligence”, Malcolm Crisp, Mergers & Acquisitions Magazine, May 2003
A short introduction to the concept of technology due diligence.
“Eye On Technology” [link to PDF], Michael Bruch, Allianz Global Risks Report 2/2005
A comprehensive 4-page article introducing the concept of TDD and highlighting some of the main areas covered by a TDD assessment.
“Benefits of Technical Due Diligence Extend Beyond Closing Day”, ACTSET Flashwire Weekly (Corporate Financial News), 27 June 2005 (Vol. 2, No. 1),
An overview of the benefits of technology due diligence, with a particular focus on the continuing benefits after a deal has been executed.
“Prove Yourself”, Jim Grebey, SPIE Professional, January 2006
A brief overview of technology due diligence from an experienced practitioner.