Comprehensive technical advisory and cybersecurity solutions tailored to your organization's needs.
Navigate technology aspects of mergers and acquisitions with expert guidance.
Technology has become a critical factor in virtually every M&A transaction. Whether you're acquiring a software company, a technology-enabled business, or a traditional enterprise with significant IT infrastructure, understanding the technology landscape is essential to making informed decisions.
BCE Associates provides comprehensive M&A technical advisory services that help buyers, sellers, and investors understand the true state of technology assets, identify risks and opportunities, and plan for successful integration or carve-out.
Thorough technical evaluation to inform investment and partnership decisions.
Comprehensive evaluation of system architecture, including scalability, reliability, and maintainability. We examine microservices design, API structure, data flow, and infrastructure patterns.
In-depth analysis of code quality, including review of coding standards, technical debt, test coverage, and maintainability. We use both automated tools and expert manual review.
Evaluation of engineering team capabilities, structure, and culture. We assess technical leadership, skill distribution, retention risks, and organizational effectiveness.
Assessment of development processes, CI/CD pipelines, deployment practices, and operational maturity. We identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
Every engagement includes a comprehensive written report with:
Key findings and recommendations for leadership and board consumption.
Prioritized list of technical risks with severity ratings and mitigation strategies.
Technical deep-dive with evidence, analysis, and specific recommendations.
Prioritized improvement plan with effort estimates and dependencies.
Access world-class software engineering talent with our Eastern European focus.
The global talent market offers tremendous opportunities for organizations willing to look beyond their immediate geography. Eastern Europe, in particular, has emerged as a powerhouse of technical talent, with strong educational institutions, deep engineering culture, and competitive cost structures.
BCE Associates helps organizations navigate the complexities of building and managing distributed engineering teams. Whether you need to augment your existing team, establish an offshore development center, or source contributors for open source projects, we provide end-to-end support.
Deep expertise in the Eastern European talent market, including Ukraine, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Serbia, and Croatia. We understand local dynamics, compensation norms, and cultural considerations.
Specialized experience in building teams that contribute to open source projects while also developing proprietary software. We help you navigate licensing, contribution policies, and community engagement.
Rigorous technical vetting process including code reviews, system design interviews, and cultural fit assessment. We ensure candidates meet your specific technical requirements and quality standards.
Comprehensive security assessment and support for enterprise organizations.
Comprehensive penetration testing services to identify vulnerabilities before malicious actors do. Our expert testers simulate real-world attacks to assess your security posture.
Advanced adversary simulation that tests your organization's complete defensive capabilities. Our red team operates like sophisticated attackers to identify gaps in people, process, and technology.
Strengthen your defensive capabilities with our blue team services. We help you build and optimize detection, response, and recovery capabilities to protect against evolving threats.
Strategic security guidance to help you build and maintain a robust security program. We provide expertise without the overhead of full-time specialized staff.
A structured approach that delivers actionable results while minimizing business disruption.
Define testing boundaries, objectives, and rules of engagement in collaboration with your team.
Gather information about target systems and identify potential attack vectors.
Execute controlled attacks and vulnerability exploitation using manual and automated techniques.
Document findings with severity ratings, evidence, and specific remediation guidance.
Flexible options to match your organization's needs and preferences.
Fixed-scope engagements with defined deliverables and timelines. Ideal for due diligence, penetration tests, and specific assessments where requirements are well-understood.
Ongoing access to BCE Associates expertise with reserved capacity. Perfect for organizations that need regular advisory support or rapid response capabilities.
BCE Associates consultants work alongside your team for extended periods. Best for complex initiatives requiring deep integration and knowledge transfer.
Every organization is unique. Contact us to explore how our services can address your specific challenges.
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