TECHNOLOGY DUE DILIGENCE

The hidden complexity of technology separation

A technology carve-out is rarely as simple as assigning systems and contracts to different owners.

Dependencies are the real perimeter

Shared networks, identity services, monitoring, backups, licensing and supplier agreements can cross business boundaries even where physical assets appear separate. A dependency map is more useful than an asset register alone.

People and processes matter

Operational knowledge often sits with teams rather than in documentation. Clarify who performs incident response, change management, security assurance and customer communications on day one, and what happens when key individuals are unavailable.

Contracts can constrain the plan

Review service locations, change controls, termination rights, licensing transferability, supplier consent and service-level commitments. A separation plan that ignores contractual obligations can create risks long after the transaction closes.

Plan for a safe transition

Transitional service arrangements need defined scope, owners, service levels, exit criteria and realistic timelines. Sequence changes to protect customers and resilience; a clean organisational chart is not evidence of an operationally independent business.

Fivehaven Advisory perspective · General commentary, not advice tailored to any specific organisation. Discuss your challenge ↗