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About Iain White Technology Due Diligence Adviser
Major technology decisions can involve significant cost, risk and long-term commitment. Iain White provides independent technology due diligence to help business owners, leadership teams and investors understand what they are committing to before making a decision.
With more than 35 years in technology, Iain brings a practical and independent perspective to software platforms, development projects, technology investments and technical organisations. He looks beyond sales presentations and technical jargon to examine what matters to the business. This includes architecture, delivery capability, costs, security, technical debt, key-person dependencies and whether the proposed technology can realistically support future plans.
This section of the Insights library explores technology due diligence and the questions worth asking before making a significant technology commitment. Iain writes about assessing software and development teams, reviewing technology investments, identifying hidden risks and challenging assumptions before they become expensive problems. He also shares practical guidance on evaluating vendors, reviewing technical claims and understanding whether the proposed solution is appropriate for the business.
Technology due diligence is not simply about finding problems. It is about gaining enough clarity to make an informed decision. A review may uncover risks that need addressing, opportunities to negotiate better terms, areas requiring further investigation, or evidence that a technology investment is well considered. The aim is to replace uncertainty with a clearer picture of the technology, the people behind it and the risks involved.
By reading this category, you’ll gain a better understanding of how independent technology due diligence can support decisions around software investments, major projects, acquisitions and other significant technology commitments. The goal is simple. Ask the difficult questions before you commit, rather than after the money has been spent.