| Description |
1 online resource (110 pages) : color illustrations |
| Series |
Fundamentals Series ; v. 3 |
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Fundamentals Series.
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| Summary |
This book provides an introduction to IRM in due diligence, and outlines some of the key IT issues to consider as part of the due diligence process. For those new to the process, it explains how to conduct an IT due diligence review, from scoping to reporting, and includes information on post-merger integration to realize business benefits from the deal. For more experienced practitioners, it provides fresh insight into the process, highlighting issues that need to be addressed, and provides a business case for IRM involvement in the due diligence process. Topics include: why IT is important to due diligence; importance of IT security; system reviews and data reviews; reviewing projects and changes in progress IT service provision value for money IT due diligence reporting; post-merger integration; case studies are included throughout the book. -- Edited summary from book. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Chapter 1: Introduction to Due Diligence; Overview; History and definition; How do you do a due diligence review?; What could possibly go wrong?; Summary and key take-aways; Chapter 2: Why is IT Important in Due Diligence?; Overview; Case studies; Summary of IT considerations in due diligence; Chapter 3: Systems Reviews; Overview; Risk analysis; Identify key systems; Reliability of the key systems; Upgrade and patching strategy; Systems resilience strategy; IT security; Regulatory requirements; Summary and key take-aways; Chapter 4: IT Security; Overview. |
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Assessing the ISMSSummary and key take-aways; Chapter 5: Data Reviews; Overview; Considering data during due diligence preparation; Reviewing data issues; Reviewing the forecast and other due diligence models; Data privacy considerations; Summary and key take-aways; Chapter 6: Reviewing Projects and Changes in Progress; Overview; Risk analysis; Governance; Business alignment; Planning and budgeting; How to audit projects in progress; Summary and key take-aways; Chapter 7: IT Service Provision and Value for Money; Overview; Investment in IT; The capability and cost of the IT team. |
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Transfer of assets and licensingKey third-party service providers; Auditing IT service provision value for money; Audit risks; Audit approach; Summary and key take-aways; Chapter 8: Reporting It Due Diligence Assignments; Overview; Specific IT due diligence reporting; Target audience; Objectives of the report; Report structure; Chapter 9: Post-Due-Diligence; Overview and introduction to post-merger integration; Further information; ITG Resources. |
| Subject |
Information technology -- Technological innovations.
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Information technology.
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Communication -- Technological innovations.
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Technologies de l'information et de la communication. |
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Technologie de l'information. |
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information technology. |
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Information technology |
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Information technology -- Technological innovations |
| Added Author |
Altimas, Bryan, author.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Wright, Christopher. Reviewing it in due diligence : are you buying an IT asset or liability? Cambridgeshire, England : IT Governance Publishing, ©2015 110 pages 9781849287203 |
| ISBN |
9781849287210 (electronic bk.) |
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184928721X (electronic bk.) |
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9781849287227 (electronic book) |
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1849287228 (electronic book) |
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1849287201 |
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9781849287203 |
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