Clear answers on technology that matters.
Independent, practical advice on technology decisions that matter: strategy, reviews, technical due diligence and hands-on support for critical projects. We give you a clear view of where you stand and what to do next.
Typical situations.
Investing, buying or selling
You need to understand the technology behind a business before you commit.
A project is struggling
It is late, over budget or not behaving as expected, and you want an honest second opinion.
A big commitment is coming
You are about to choose a platform, supplier or architecture and want it challenged first.
You inherited a system
You want to know what it is worth and what it will cost to run and improve.
You need a strategy
Technology strategy that links to the business plan rather than sitting beside it.
Four ways we help.
- Technical due diligenceAn objective assessment for investors, buyers and sellers.
- Independent technology reviewsA focused review of a system, project or supplier, with a clear verdict and prioritised recommendations.
- Strategy and architectureHelp choosing direction: build or buy, platform and vendor selection, modernisation, and how AI and data fit in.
- Hands-on support for critical projectsSenior experience alongside your team to get a delivery back on track and keep it there.
What a review can cover.
Depending on scope, we look at:
- Architecture, scalability and resilience
- Code quality, documentation and technical debt
- Engineering team, process and key-person risk
- Security and data protection practices
- Infrastructure, hosting and ongoing cost
- Intellectual property and open-source licensing
- Third-party dependencies
- Delivery against the claimed roadmap
From question to answer.
Scope
We agree the question, the depth of review, the people involved and the timeline.
Access and review
We work through the material, usually with read-only access to systems and code, and interview the people who know them.
Report and discussion
You receive a written report, ranked by risk and impact, and we talk it through with you and your stakeholders.
Frequently asked questions
What is technical due diligence?
An independent assessment of a company's technology, team and processes, usually carried out before an investment or acquisition, to highlight risk and value that financial and legal checks miss.
What do we receive at the end?
A written report in plain language, with findings ranked by risk and impact, a clear set of recommended actions, and a walkthrough with you and your stakeholders.
How long does a review take?
It depends on the size of the system and the depth required. We give you a timeline when we agree the scope.
Do you need access to our code and systems?
For most reviews, yes, ideally read-only. We can sign a confidentiality agreement first, and handle all material as described in our privacy notice and your agreement with us.
Can you work with our current suppliers and team?
Yes. We work with the people already involved and aim to give everyone a shared, factual picture.
Talk to us about a technology review.
Tell us a little about your situation and one of our experts will be in touch.