What is IT carve-out due diligence?

IT carve-out due diligence is the systematic analysis of the IT landscape in the context of a corporate separation or M&A deal. We review systems, licenses, contracts, dependencies and transitional service agreements (TSAs) and deliver a robust separation plan including risks and costs. The result is the decision basis for investors, management and the IT project team.

What does IT carve-out consulting cost for mid-market companies?

Costs depend on the scope of the IT landscape. Typical ranges: due diligence €15,000–€60,000 depending on complexity; complete carve-out with planning and execution from €150,000 to several million. We work with fixed prices for clearly scoped phases and time-and-material for open engagements — always after a free initial conversation and transparent effort estimation.

What are the risks in an IT carve-out?

The biggest risks are: undocumented dependencies between systems, overlooked licenses and contracts, operational interruptions during cutover phases, data loss during migrations, transitional service agreements that are too short, unclear responsibilities after go-live. Our structured approach with rollback plans, parallel operation and clear SLAs minimizes these risks.

How long does a typical IT carve-out take?

The total duration is between 6 and 18 months: due diligence 4–8 weeks, separation planning 4–12 weeks, implementation and cutover 3–12 months. Pure due-diligence projects often only need 4–6 weeks. We adapt our approach to your deadlines and work with strict milestones.

Do you support IT due diligence for private equity?

Yes. We perform technology due diligence for PE investors — focused on IT landscape, cloud maturity, security posture, TCO, vendor lock-in and exit scenarios. Our reports follow common PE standards and deliver clear go/no-go recommendations with quantified risks.

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Achieve your business goals through an efficient digital transformation. We combine leading cloud and security technologies with individual consulting to reduce risks and deliver measurable results, from initial analysis to final implementation.

Strategy & Transformation Challenges.

No clear digital strategy

Without a clear roadmap, there is no direction. Individual initiatives run into the void while the competition pulls ahead.

Fragmented IT landscape

Historically grown systems that do not work together. Data silos prevent transparency and efficient processes.

Unclear ROI on tech investments

Large budgets for cloud and AI, but no measurable added value. Without a business case, technology remains an end in itself.

Security as an afterthought

Security only becomes relevant when it is too late. A lack of strategy leads to expensive rework.

Lack of expertise in own team

Cloud, AI, security – technology is evolving faster than internal competencies can grow.

Slow decision-making processes

Without robust data and clear recommendations, strategic decisions take too long. The market does not wait.

No clear digital strategy

Without a clear roadmap, there is no direction. Individual initiatives run into the void while the competition pulls ahead.

Fragmented IT landscape

Historically grown systems that do not work together. Data silos prevent transparency and efficient processes.

Unclear ROI on tech investments

Large budgets for cloud and AI, but no measurable added value. Without a business case, technology remains an end in itself.

Security as an afterthought

Security only becomes relevant when it is too late. A lack of strategy leads to expensive rework.

Lack of expertise in own team

Cloud, AI, security – technology is evolving faster than internal competencies can grow.

Slow decision-making processes

Without robust data and clear recommendations, strategic decisions take too long. The market does not wait.

Services in detail

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Deploy AI pragmatically instead of investing blindly. We check where Copilot, Azure, OpenAI, or other platforms offer the greatest leverage and deliver a prototype as a basis for decision-making.

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Data & Analytics

Prototype in weeks instead of months

From prototype to scaling

FAQ – Frequently asked questions about Consulting & Strategy

Depending on the scope and complexity, strategy consulting takes between 2-8 weeks. A Cloud Readiness Assessment is completed in 2-3 weeks, while a comprehensive digitisation strategy takes more time.

No, we work with companies of all sizes - from SMEs to corporations. Our solutions scale to your business requirements and budget.

We do not deliver PowerPoint strategies. Every recommendation is based on practical experience from real projects. We can also implement every strategy ourselves - this makes our consulting pragmatic and implementable.

Absolutely. Many customer relationships begin with a focused assessment or workshop. This allows you to get to know our way of working before you tackle larger projects.

After an initial conversation, we create a customised offer. The collaboration is transparent: regular updates, clear milestones, and a dedicated contact person for your project.

Do you have questions about Consulting & Strategy?

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Strategy & Transformation Challenges.

No clear digital strategy

Without a clear roadmap, there is no direction. Individual initiatives run into the void while the competition pulls ahead.

Fragmented IT landscape

Historically grown systems that do not work together. Data silos prevent transparency and efficient processes.

Unclear ROI on tech investments

Large budgets for cloud and AI, but no measurable added value. Without a business case, technology remains an end in itself.

Security as an afterthought

Security only becomes relevant when it is too late. A lack of strategy leads to expensive rework.

Lack of expertise in own team

Cloud, AI, security – technology is evolving faster than internal competencies can grow.

Slow decision-making processes

Without robust data and clear recommendations, strategic decisions take too long. The market does not wait.

No clear digital strategy

Without a clear roadmap, there is no direction. Individual initiatives run into the void while the competition pulls ahead.

Fragmented IT landscape

Historically grown systems that do not work together. Data silos prevent transparency and efficient processes.

Unclear ROI on tech investments

Large budgets for cloud and AI, but no measurable added value. Without a business case, technology remains an end in itself.

Security as an afterthought

Security only becomes relevant when it is too late. A lack of strategy leads to expensive rework.

Lack of expertise in own team

Cloud, AI, security – technology is evolving faster than internal competencies can grow.

Slow decision-making processes

Without robust data and clear recommendations, strategic decisions take too long. The market does not wait.

Services in detail

AI Strategy & Prototyping

Deploy AI pragmatically instead of investing blindly. We check where Copilot, Azure, OpenAI, or other platforms offer the greatest leverage and deliver a prototype as a basis for decision-making.

Use Case Workshop

Data & Analytics

Prototype in weeks instead of months

From prototype to scaling

FAQ – Frequently asked questions about Consulting & Strategy

No, we work with companies of all sizes - from SMEs to corporations. Our solutions scale to your business requirements and budget.

Absolutely. Many customer relationships begin with a focused assessment or workshop. This allows you to get to know our way of working before you tackle larger projects.

After an initial conversation, we create a customised offer. The collaboration is transparent: regular updates, clear milestones, and a dedicated contact person for your project.