D4 Analysis covers the full scope of technical performance within a business, from hardware to software, from personnel to client support.
Server hardware, delivery framework, OS, software and licensing, network, cloud, monitoring, locations
Vulnerabilities, firewalls, data encryption, regulatory compliance, GDPR, PEN testing, user permissions and accessibility
SLAs and uptime, business continuity, disaster recovery, backup, customer support
Patent and trademark validation, software (re)usage and ownership, R&D, innovation
Bandwidth, development roadmaps, maintenance, QA and testing, manpower/resourcing, business integration
Product fit, competitive threats, peer benchmarking, development/expansion potential
Our analysis highlights issues that are then placed on a matrix. Each issue has a low to high risk of occurring, and a low to high impact.
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RISK
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Minor issues that, while perhaps not directly impacting the investability of a company, may signify a shortfall in the quality or performance of certain company assets or processes. Example: The company's IP is not yet fully protected in all relevant jurisdictions, but the process is ongoing. |
Significant issues that could diminish the investability of a company, either now or at some point in the future. Example: The technical team has seen an above-average churn of staff over a lengthy period of time and there are some suggestions of poor management, resulting in low morale and low quality output. |
Serious issues that heavily undermine the business case for investment. While a red light may not directly affect the company's ability to operate, it raises serious questions about its investability. Example: A core database has experienced historical breaches due to insufficient security protocols. These protocols have not since been strengthened. |
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