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Software quality as a strategic asset in private equity

of acquired systems are riddled with technical debt, inflating the costs.

(Software Improvement Group)
10 %
of AI systems fall below recommended build quality, raising scalability concerns.

(Software Improvement Group)
30 %
of systems have a low degree of basic security controls.

(Software Improvement Group)
30 %
of systems fall below SIG’s recommended build quality, halting the speed of innovation.

(Software Improvement Group)
30 %

Don’t let IT oversight derail your M&A deals

Secure the deal

Uncover security vulnerabilities, including risks in open-source components, before they become costly surprises.

Average cost of a security breach is $4.4M. (IBM)

Assess architecture and scalability to support post-deal integration and future growth.

Solid architecture enables change 30% faster. (Software Improvement Group)

Spot hidden growth levers

Strengthen valuation cases

Estimate modernization needs to align the investment with your business goals.

Legacy systems increase risk-related costs by 300%. (IBM)

Avoid post-deal cost shocks

Quantify technical debt to inform Day One planning and long-term cost modeling.

Technical debt consumes 40% of the average IT budget. (McKinsey)

See the reality behind AI claims

Get an objective view of where AI code exists, how it is integrated, and whether its quality supports scale and governance.

73% of AI and big data systems fall below recommended build quality. (Software Improvement Group)

Uncover hidden licensing exposure

See which licenses are used, where they apply, and whether they create compliance, IP, or commercial constraints.

85% of transactions included components with license conflicts. (Black Duck)

Report: How does software quality affect investment value

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Uncover the hidden IT-related risks and opportunities of your investment.

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“SIG is our preferred supplier for IT due diligence projects. Sigrid can identify risks within the I T landscape and is able to deliver high quality analysis within short lead time.”

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Big Four Consultancy

“We recommend ongoing software quality monitoring during post-merger integration to ensure well-structured and maintainable code.”

Giles Shrimpton

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“SIG is our go-to supplier for IT due diligence. Their consultants’ in-depth IT knowledge, risk identification, and high-quality reports are invaluable for Eneco Group in M&A processes.”

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“SIG impressed us with its expertise and clear, concise business recommendations. Would we use them again for digital acquisition? Absolutely!”

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Director of Digital Delivery

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