Technology Advisory

Information technology (IT) is frequently treated as a controlled business expenditure rather than a potential growth catalyst. Our seasoned professionals are skilled in providing risk-based IT functions that assist clients in strategically aligning, measuring and governing their IT systems so that they operate with greater efficacy.

Our Technology Advisory Services

Business systems effectiveness
CIO advisory
Data analytics and continuous monitoring

System selection
Technology security

Business Systems Effectiveness

Business environments and risks are continually changing, and maintaining IT controls throughout these changes is essential in order for an organization to control its risk. Our professionals are experienced in assisting clients with the assessment of their IT risks, as well as with the configuration of security and the processing and segregation of duties controls within key systems. Communication is key. We regularly communicate with our clients on all phases of a business systems effectiveness project, from the assessment phase through the implementation and monitoring phases to advise on risks, potential mitigation and other aspects of the project.

CIO Advisory

Our highly experienced risk advisory professionals assist clients with assessing and benchmarking the capabilities of their IT functions, including whether those functions meet the organization’s business needs, achieve operational efficiencies and provide value.

Data Analytics and Continuous Monitoring

BDO Consulting assists clients in transforming their data into critical business information using analytical techniques that improve data process integrity and controls. Drawing upon our extensive data analytics capabilities and automated tools, our professionals analyze and identify important business trends and/or potential anomalous transactions as well as fraudulent activities. We also evaluate, select and implement continuous monitoring and electronic records management technologies and processes.

System Selection

Selecting optimal technology to meet an organization’s current and future needs can be challenging. We assist organizations in evaluating and selecting technology systems by helping clients build business cases for new systems, define system requirements and manage vendors.

Technology Security

In today's high-tech, interconnected world, organizations need effective information security management processes. Our highly skilled and experienced professionals assist clients in assessing their information security environment; that can include identifying diverse threat response capabilities from internal and external sources, planning disaster recovery and continuity, providing identity management solutions, and assessing server scanning and network architecture.