Link11

Tech Due Diligence and post-merger integration plan

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About Link11

A leading global provider of cloud-based IT security services

Link11 was founded in 2005 and has grown to become a leading global provider of cloud-based IT security services with a focus on protecting IT infrastructure and web applications from DDoS and other cyber threats. The company's pioneering security cloud platform is recognized for protecting the digital assets of companies across industries worldwide from devastating cyber-attacks.

Link 11 is headquartered in Germany and has offices worldwide in Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East. Through the acquisition of Reblaze Technologies, Link11 enhanced its expertise in the WAAP (Web Application and API Protection) space, providing customers with more comprehensive protection against sophisticated threats.

Technical assessment scope for Link11's acquisition of Reblaze

Tech Due Diligence

Assessment of the software architecture and tech stack
Evaluation of the hosting architecture its external dependencies, scalability, and reliability
Analysis of tech team and organization structure
Analysis of SDLC development processes, tools, and levels of documentation
Evaluation of IT security posture

Feasibility of technical migration

Impact analysis of different versions of architecture that were deployed into production
Evaluation of effort to re-architect cloud-native components to enable a migration to private cloud
Assessment of customer expectations regarding deployment options e.g. SaaS, Hybrid, to identify risks with platform migration

Cost assessment

Assessment of main cost drivers
Analysis of tech team salary, including a scenario analysis of cost savings through deploying team capabilities across Germany and Israel
Validation of cost savings hypothesis within infrastructure by moving from more expensive cloud-native services to private cloud

100-Day Action Plan during PMI

Identification and evaluation of potential synergies (including technology, resources, and expertise)
Assessment, migration plan, and cost estimates to migrate Reblaze systems to Link11 on-premise hosting
Creation of a high-level roadmap of initiatives in the initial 100 days and beyond

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Link11 was extremely pleased with the comprehensive technical analysis provided by OMMAX, which facilitated the successful acquisition of Reblaze. The work of the Tech and Cybesecurity Due Diligence team provided an extensive overview of the current and future technical capabilities of the company's software as well as various post-merger integration options.

Jens-Philipp Jung
CEO, Link11

Results

Key achievements

Assessment of technical setup

OMMAX evaluated Reblaze’s technical infrastructure, development processes, and security measures, identifying optimization opportunities for integration with Link11

Feasibility of migration to private cloud

A feasibility study was conducted to assess the migration of Reblaze's applications to Link11’s private cloud, ensuring a seamless and secure transition

Cost reduction opportunities

OMMAX analyzed opportunities for cost reduction by replacing costly cloud services and optimizing tech resources for greater efficiency

Action plan for post-acquisition

An action plan was created outlining key milestones and processes for the first 100 days post-acquisition, ensuring a smooth integration and operational efficiency

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