Independent IT Investigation
Technical assessments for executives and boards facing critical IT decisions.
ArcView Partners conducts independent IT investigations for executives and boards. When you face critical technology decisions but question the advice you're receiving, we provide factual assessments free from implementation conflicts or vendor interests.
We are not consultants positioning for follow-on work. We don't build systems, manage projects, or sell solutions. We investigate, reach conclusions, and deliver findings. Then we leave.
Each engagement is bounded: a defined scope, a fixed timeline, and a written report. You gain clarity on what's actually happening with your technology, infrastructure, or vendor relationships.
Practice Areas
Internal IT Investigation
An independent assessment of your own IT organization, infrastructure, or technology decisions. Used when executives or boards need clarity on internal capabilities, vendor claims, or project status.
Typical Situations:
- A vendor claims your infrastructure is inadequate and proposes a costly overhaul ... but you're not convinced.
- Your IT team says a project is "on track," but you see no evidence of progress and growing budget concerns.
- You're considering a major platform migration, but stakeholders present conflicting recommendations.
- You've inherited a technology estate and need to understand what you actually own and its real condition.
What You Receive:
A written report with factual findings, an assessment of whether claims hold up under scrutiny, and a clear recommendation on how to proceed.
External IT Investigation
Due diligence on a target company's technology, infrastructure, or IT organization. Used in M&A, investment, or partnership decisions where you need independent verification of technology claims.
Typical Situations:
- You're acquiring a company and need to verify that the technology stack matches what was represented.
- The target claims a "modern, scalable platform", but you need facts, not marketing language.
- Technical debt and infrastructure liabilities aren't disclosed; you need an honest assessment of what you're inheriting.
- Post-acquisition integration planning requires understanding what systems actually exist and how they operate.
What You Receive:
A written report documenting what was found, what was claimed versus what exists, technical risks, and implications for your transaction or partnership.
Methodology
Scoping
We define what will be investigated, what questions need answers, and what evidence will be examined. This ensures the engagement remains bounded and conclusions are achievable.
Evidence Gathering
We collect documentation, interview stakeholders, review systems and code where relevant, and examine vendor contracts or proposals. We look at what exists, not what's claimed.
Analysis
We assess whether claims match reality, identify gaps or risks, and determine the actual state of systems, capabilities, or vendor relationships.
Findings & Recommendations
We deliver a written report with factual findings and a clear recommendation on how to proceed. No ambiguity, no hedging.
ArcView Partners works with private equity firms, corporate boards, family offices, and executives who need independent clarity on technology decisions.
When the stakes are high and you can't afford to rely on conflicted advice, an independent investigation provides the certainty you need.