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Why Open Source Compliance Education is a Smart Investment for Your Business
Open source software is everywhere, powering modern applications, accelerating innovation, and enabling teams to build faster and smarter. But as your organization’s use of open source grows, so does the responsibility to manage it properly. Ignoring open source...
Why Reviewing Your Commercial Software License Agreements Matters (and How to Get Started)
If your organization relies on third-party software, whether proprietary or open source, there’s one task you can’t afford to ignore: reviewing and understanding your commercial software license agreements. These agreements outline the terms of use, obligations,...
2025 Open Source Software Risk Management Predictions
Welcome to our webinar recap: “2025 Open Source Software Risk Management Predictions,” featuring insights from Russ Eling of OSS Consultants and Jon Aldama from FossID. As open source continues to dominate software development, 2025 is shaping up to be a year of both...
The Role of an OSPO in Mergers and Acquisitions
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can be transformative for companies, offering opportunities for growth, expansion, and innovation. However, navigating these complex deals requires a sharp eye for detail, particularly when it comes to software. Open source software...
Overcoming the Top 5 Challenges of Open Source Compliance
Open source software (OSS) has become a cornerstone of modern software development, offering companies significant benefits, including reduced costs and accelerated innovation. However, along with these advantages come challenges—particularly when it comes to...
Getting Started with an OSPO
Starting an Open Source Program Office (OSPO) can seem like a daunting task, especially when every organization has its unique needs, strategies, and constraints. However, with the right approach, you can set up a successful OSPO that brings significant benefits to...
BlackBerry: Three-Way Case Study in Managing Open Source
In the world of open source, effective collaboration can make all the difference. This case study, published by The Linux Foundation, explores the successful partnership between BlackBerry, OpenChain, and OSS Consultants. BlackBerry, a leader in cybersecurity,...
2024 Software Security and Compliance Predictions
Welcome to our webinar recap: “2024 Software Security and Compliance Predictions,” featuring insights from Russ Eling of OSS Consultants and Alex Rybak from Revenera. In this webinar, we delved into the trends we saw in 2023 and what we expect from 2024, emphasizing...
BlackBerry Recertification of ISO/IEC 5230:2020 and ISO/IEC 18974:2023
BlackBerry, an early adopter of ISO/IEC 5230:2020 and OpenChain Security Assurance Specification 1.1 (later ISO/IEC 18974:2023), has completed regular recertification for both standards. The recertification was completed in partnership with OSS Consultants, an...
Open-Source Management Becomes Industry Standard
With the current adoption, consumption, and use of open-source software, failing to conduct a comprehensive and systematic process of evaluating and managing its use can expose organizations to a number of serious risks. These risks can range from legal and compliance...