Technology in Deals (TiD)
Overview of Technology in Deals (TiD) services
Our Technology in Deals (TiD) team is a specialist team focused on helping you navigate the technology aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and other complex transactions. We provide tailored IT support across the full transaction lifecycle, from pre-deal due diligence to post-deal integration and value realisation.
We uncover IT risks, identify opportunities and enable informed decision-making. Whether technology is a cost centre, value enabler or core product, we adapt our approach to match the deal context and client strategy.
Issues you may be facing
You may be navigating one or more of the following challenges:
- Limited visibility into IT risks and opportunities during the pre-deal phase of a transaction.
- Complex IT environments that require disentanglement and/or integration planning.
- Uncertainty around existing IT costs and future capex needs.
- Concerns about IT governance, cybersecurity, data privacy and regulatory compliance.
- Difficulty aligning IT strategy with business goals and value creation plans.
- Lack of clarity on Day 1 readiness and post-deal execution.
How we can help you
- IT due diligence
- IT separation and integration
- Post-deal IT execution
IT due diligence
Our pre-deal offering provides a comprehensive assessment of the technology environment, whether you’re acquiring a business or preparing one for sale. On the buy-side, we help you uncover technology risks, identify capex needs and value creation opportunities, as well as assess alignment with strategic objectives. On the sell-side, we support you in preparing your IT environment for potential buyers by identifying risks, while also highlighting strengths and ensuring transparency.
Our team has the depth and flexibility to assess a wide range of technology environments, from traditional IT setups where technology is primarily a cost driver, to modern digital platforms where technology is central to value creation and underpins the entire business model. We ensure that our insights are relevant, actionable and aligned with the deal’s strategic intent.
Whether the transaction requires a high-level overview or a deep dive into specific areas such as cloud and digital capabilities, IT governance or cybersecurity, we bring together the breadth of PwC’s subject matter expertise to support your goals.
IT separation and integration
In complex transactions, technology plays a critical role in enabling smooth transitions and minimising disruption. Whether separating a carved-out entity or integrating a newly acquired business, IT is often at the heart of operational continuity and strategic alignment.
We identify critical risks and opportunities early to enable informed and structured planning. Our process starts with assessing IT complexity, mapping key interdependencies, and supporting the development of Transitional Service Agreements (TSAs) to ensure continuity and clarity during the transition.
We work closely with PwC’s Delivering Deal Value team to ensure that IT-specific considerations are embedded in the broader separation or integration strategy. Together, we define the future-state operating model, identify Day 1 and Day 100 priorities, and develop functional workplans across business areas that set out what needs to be done, by whom and by when. Our approach translates assessment findings into actionable roadmaps that maintain business continuity and guide the transition toward the defined future-state.
Post-deal IT execution
Our focus shifts from planning to execution and implementation. We support you in delivering integration or separation plans, ensuring that Day 1 and Day 100 priorities are met with minimal disruption to business-as-usual. This includes managing access and continuity to enable operational readiness across the technology landscape.
We provide structured Project Management Office (PMO) support by subject matter experts to help you stay in control throughout the execution process. Our team tracks synergy outcomes, monitors progress against the technology roadmap and ensures alignment with broader business objectives.
To deliver this effectively, we work closely with PwC’s Technology Consulting team, ensuring that our clients benefit from deep expertise in IT strategy, architecture, transformation and implementation. Together, we help you move from deal signing to sustainable value creation.
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