Silver Lining conducts a comprehensive technological review of software development, software market and feasibility, applications, and systems for investors (Angel or Seed, Venture Capital, Corporate Investment and Funding Groups, Investment Banks), entrepreneurs, corporate merger and acquisition teams, agencies and companies evaluating internal R&D and those contemplating strategic partnerships. Undergoing technical due diligence is appropriate for companies who are making an investment in, or acquiring a company that creates, enhances, or maintains software, acquiring or merging with a company and needs to understand how the systems support the business, or a company who is unsure about the technical feasibility of an idea, whether the key people have the skills to deliver a product.

Technical due diligence is the process that critically reviews and analyzes the underlying information technology assets of a company. Silver Lining evaluates whether the company has the supporting infrastructure to develop, produce, and deliver IT products profitably. We look at development methodologies, designs, coding standards, quality assurance and control procedures, security precautions, disaster and recovery preparedness, reliability and scalability.

An investment that is focused on technology needs to address the marketability of the technology too. Who are the users and customers, what are the benefits and the business value of the technology to the user. Who is the competition, and why is this product different? Does it complement other technologies or vendor offerings? Does the product work across multiple vendors and platforms? What is new about this technology? Is the architecture extensible? What is the product upgrade and release schedule? Silver Lining is skilled in making these assessments.

A technical due diligence for an investment that is focused on the business addresses the integration of diverse information technologies, the ability of the technologies to support new business initiatives, the alignment of the technology with the business processes, the technology fit with the underlying culture of the company, the support required to maintain the technology, and the level of effort required to transition the technology.

Silver Lining is able to align the technology with the business plan and assess a company’s ability to execute its ideas profitably with minimal risk.