Quality of Technology Lite: Essential IT Due Diligence for Self-Funded Searchers
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QoT Lite vs. Full QoT
- $1.5K-$7.5K
- 1-2 weeks
- 4 core areas
- Critical risks
- Self-funded deals
- $7.5K-$50K
- 2-3 weeks
- 7-8 areas
- Comprehensive
- PE-backed deals
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Why Choose QoT Lite?
Affordable Pricing
Budget-friendly $1,500-$7,500 pricing designed specifically for self-funded searchers and tight due diligence budgets.
Fast Turnaround
Rapid 1-2 week delivery keeps your deal timeline on track without sacrificing critical risk identification.
Focused on Critical Risks
Streamlined assessment concentrates on deal-breaking technology risks that truly matter for your acquisition decision.
Expert Analysis
37+ years M&A technology experience ensures you get quality insights even at the lite scope level.
Deal Protection
Identify hidden IT liabilities and negotiate protection into your purchase agreement before closing.
Upgrade Path Available
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4 Core Assessment Areas
QoT Lite focuses on the most critical technology risks that could break your deal or significantly impact post-acquisition operations.
1. Core Cybersecurity Assessment
- ✓ Critical vulnerability scan of internet-facing systems
- ✓ Review of existing security incidents/breaches
- ✓ Basic network security posture evaluation
- ✓ Assessment of backup and disaster recovery basics
- ✓ Identification of immediate security threats
2. Essential Compliance Check
- ✓ Review of key regulatory requirements (industry-specific)
- ✓ Data privacy compliance scan (GDPR, CCPA if applicable)
- ✓ Identification of major compliance gaps
- ✓ Assessment of existing audit/certification status
- ✓ High-level cost estimate for critical compliance issues
3. Critical Infrastructure Review
- ✓ Assessment of mission-critical systems and dependencies
- ✓ Review of hosting/cloud infrastructure basics
- ✓ Evaluation of internet connectivity and redundancy
- ✓ Identification of single points of failure
- ✓ Basic scalability and performance assessment
4. Software Licensing Scan
- ✓ Inventory of major software applications and licenses
- ✓ Review of key vendor contracts and terms
- ✓ Identification of licensing compliance risks
- ✓ Assessment of software renewal/maintenance costs
- ✓ Review of critical third-party dependencies