1. Overall Technology Platform
Assess the overall technology platform, including architecture, technology integration, and scalability.
2. Data Security
Evaluate the company’s data security protocols and procedures to ensure customer data is protected from unauthorized access or manipulation.
3. Software Licensing
Determine whether software licenses are up-to-date and whether any other relevant compliance requirements have been met.
4. Technical Debt and Maintenance
Estimate the amount of technical debt associated with a particular software product or platform so that resources can be allocated appropriately for maintenance purposes in the future.
5. Mobile Platform Support
Identify if mobile platforms (Android, iOS) are supported by existing software systems, as this may require additional investments.
6. Third-Party System Interoperability
Determine if existing systems can integrate with external systems and data sources.
7. Infrastructure Support
Assess the company’s infrastructure support capabilities (e.g., cloud solutions, on-premise solutions, etc.) to ensure stability and scalability of the technology platform over time.
8. Business Continuity Plan
Investigate if a business continuity plan is in place to protect against disasters or other unexpected events that could disrupt operations.
9. Staffing Resources
Estimate the number of technical staff needed for successful implementation and ongoing maintenance of the new system/platform within the expected timeline for completion.
10. Compliance Requirements
Analyze any applicable compliance requirements that must be met to ensure the successful adoption of the new system or platform.
11. Technical Documentation
Review existing technical documentation to gain an understanding of how the system works and how it can be further improved over time.
12. Knowledge Transfer
Determine if adequate knowledge transfer activities are taking place between the current and prospective owners to ensure a smooth transition process with minimal disruption.
13. Performance Monitoring Tools
Identify performance monitoring tools that can be used to measure and track system usage, uptime, response times, etc., as needed.
14. Post-Implementation Support
Estimate the amount of post-implementation support required for the successful adoption/integration of the new system.
15. Cost Estimation
Estimate the total cost to implement and maintain the new system, including hardware, software licenses, staffing resources, etc.
