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Open Source is the New Development Methodology

A couple of months ago I wrote that open source has become the way we write software today and the implications that dynamic has on the world of security. This new development methodology requires a...

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Levels of Comfort with Open Source License Risk

Auditing the code base of the technology company you plan to buy is not the only way for an acquirer to gain comfort with regard to open source license risk. However, it is the best way for all parties...

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The Open Source Evolution – from the Partner Perspective

As I sit here in a hotel in Istanbul after spending time with partners and customers, I’m reflecting on the growing concerns expressed by both due to the open source evolution changing the market. For...

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How Open Source Audits and Insurance Can Smooth the Rep and Warranty Dance

Many companies we work with during M&A transactions are starting to use rep and warranty insurance to help close deals. AIG is a top player in that space, and they have educated me about R&W...

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Celebrating Free(not as in beer)dom

In the United States we’re enjoy our hot dogs, beers and fireworks over this weekend, but take a moment to think about open source software. Admittedly in my case doing so will be due to poor life/work...

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Who Ya Gonna Call?

We had a client who was doing an acquisition and would have brought you in, but it was too late in the process.” It’s frustrating to hear that because I bet we could have pulled it off. The reality is...

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Have You Registered Yet for Black Duck Flight16?

Have you registered for Black Duck Flight16? Our first conference for customers and partners is happening in less than two months, this October 4th, 5th and 6th, and you need to be there with us. If...

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How to Enhance Your IT Due Diligence Approach

I recently read the 2016 Edition of the IT Due Diligence Guide by Jim Hoffman. It’s a valuable reference for anyone involved in mergers and acquisitions. Certainly, an acquirer who does not have a...

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Why You Need to Pay Attention to OSS Compliance & Enforcement

I have the opportunity to speak with people routinely about their organization’s open source use, in OSS compliance and security. And whether with prospective customers, with lawyers, audience members...

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How ClickFox Gets Insight into the Open Source Code They Use

Black Duck customers span every sector, but all have at least one thing in common – open source is an essential part of their business and software development process. Open source is integral to the...

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