FOSS

Challenges of Tracking and Documenting Open Source Dependencies in Products: A Case Study

Software vendors need to manage the dependencies of the open source components used in their products. Without this management, license compliance would be impossible, export restrictions could not be maintained, and security vulnerabilities would …

Getting Started with Open Source Governance and Compliance in Companies

Commercial use of open source software is on the rise as more companies realize the benefits of using FLOSS components in their products. At the same time, the ungoverned use of such components can result in legal, financial, intellectual property, …

Understanding Industry Requirements for FLOSS Governance Tools

Almost all software products today incorporate free/libre, and open source software (FLOSS) components. Companies must govern their FLOSS use to avoid potential risks to their intellectual property resulting from the use of FLOSS components. A …