Open Source Risk Management
Why is reusing Open Source software so important?
"85% of Enterprise IT companies use open source and 45% use it for mission critical purposes" - Gartner Research 2008
The vast majority of software vendors have to balance the demands for delivering greater functionality, in reduced time frames and often with fewer resources. It's fortunate for many that Open Source Software (OSS) has become easily accessible and that solutions exist, part or whole, for almost every area imaginable.
It is without doubt that code reuse boosts productivity for software development, but with this comes many new challenges;
- How do you quickly and easily find the code you need?
- How do you get developers to follow an 'Open Source Policy', assuming you even have one?
- How can you be confident the code in your products is your Intellectual Property?
- How do you monitor license dependencies to ensure effective software license tracking?
Avoid the kind of surprises that can inadvertently transform your proprietary code into open source or require last-minute reengineering due to open source licensing or other governance related issues.
Compliance Services
- Onsite Audits
- This service is ideal for companies who recognise the value of having their code base regularly audited for software license infringements but do not have a budget to purchase the tools or the time to learn the audit process. Either purchase one-off scans or a multiple value pack of software audits.
- SaaS Audits
- Similar to Onsite Audits except you can control when to perform your own audits without the need to purchase the tools. This solution includes suitable training to use the tools and interpret the scan results.
- Mergers & Acquisition Audits
- Any company shaping itself to be acquired or looking to acquire another company must be confident that all aspects of the deal which include software assets are not in breach of intellectual property rights or license infringements. M&A audits include all the legal paperwork and representation required for both the seller and buyer and come with a guarantee of independence, plus the code never leaves site.
- Legal Certificates
- This services is aimed at legal representatives either within a legal firm or legal representatives within a large organisation. Delegates are educated on how to perform open source compliance and implement software due diligence within development teams. Legal practitioners have the option of taking a two hour certification program which further enhances the candidates knowledge.
- Protex
- A platform which manages Open Source software license compliance. More Info
- Code Center
- Efficiently leverage open source and third-party code for corporate use. More Info
- Code Sight
- Unified enterprise-wide access for cross-team code collaboration. More Info
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Black Duck & Clearvision
When you combine Clearvision's expertise in open source (OS) technologies with Black Duck Software's open source compliance scanning tools, you're guaranteed to minimise the risks associated with intellectual or software licensing agreements and maximise the benefits of reusing OS code. Clearvision is one of only a few Black Duck Systems Integrator and Consultancy partners with the expertise to advise, support and educate on OS best practices.
