Scanning and Governance Resources
Data Sheets
OpenLogic Exchange (OLEX)
OpenLogic Exchange (OLEX) Enterprise Edition is the industry's first Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution for comprehensive sourcing and governance of open source software in the enterprise.
Binary and Source Code Scanning Tools
OpenLogic provides two scanning tools, OSS Discovery and OSS Deep Discovery, that can help you identify the open source software and licenses embedded into technology products and installed on development and production machines.
M&A Open Source Audit Service
OpenLogic Developer Support gives enterprise development teams access to expert advice on the configuration, integration, and use of open source software as well as recommendations for open source packages and quick turnaround on bug fixes.
Application Audit Service
OpenLogic's M&A Open Source Audit service helps enterprises involved in mergers and acquisitions by providing technical due diligence on software and technology assets to determine any open source that is included.
License Obligation Analysis Service
OpenLogic's Open Source License Obligation Analysis service identifies the licenses, obligations, and requirements associated with the open source software packages used in the enterprise.
JumpStart Open Source Policy Workshop
OpenLogic's JumpStart Open Source Policy Workshop helps enterprises define open source software policies within 30 days so that open source initiatives can proceed within approved and enforceable guidelines.
White Papers
Understanding the Three Most Common Open Source Licenses
This white paper examines the three most common open source licenses – GPL v2, LGPL v2.1, and Apache v2 – covering everything from the background of each license to practical compliance tips and sticking points to be aware of.
Open Source Policy Builder
The Open Source Policy Builder outlines the key characteristics of best-in-class components of a comprehensive open source policy. Your organization can build its open source policy by answering the questions and formulating language expressing its choices in a policy statement.
Sample Open Source Training Courses
This document provides sample training courses of companies with best-in-class open source software programs. The abstracts and outlines of these traning courses demonstrate how leading orginzations educate their employees and suppliers about everything from open source usage to source code scanning to open source license compliance.
Open Source Compliance in the Supply Chain
This white paper showcases the critical elements of best-in-class open source governance programs and introduces a three-step process for developing or refining your own governance program.
Open Source Software Audits: Why, When, and How to Conduct an Audit
This white paper examines the business case for conducting an open source software audit and explores when and how to conduct an audit.
A Practical Guide to GPL Compliance
The Software Freedom Law Center (SFLC), provider of pro-bono legal services to protect and advance Free/Libre and Open Source Software (FOSS), published this guide to effective compliance with the GNU General Public License (GPL) and related licenses.
Conference Presentations
Open Source in Android Apps: Tips for Becoming a Good Open Source Citizen
Kim Weins, SVP of Marketing at OpenLogic, delivered this presentation at the 2011 AnDevCon conference in San Mateo.
Webinars
Using SPDX to Streamline Open Source Compliance
This webinar provides an introduction to the SPDX (Software Package Data Exchange) standard, which is designed to help companies streamline their open source compliance efforts by sharing information about open source licenses that are used in software packages.
Open Source License Compliance in the Cloud
This webinar features Jason Haislmaier, Partner at Bryan Cave HRO and adjunct professor at the University of Colorado School of Law, discussing the impact of cloud computing on open source license compliance.
Understanding the Most Common OSS Licenses
This webinar takes a few of the more commonly found OSS licenses and examine such issues as what the licenses actually say, what it means to comply, and sticking points that may be overlooked or open for interpretation.
Demonstration of OLEX Scanning & Governance Tools
This webinar describes how OpenLogic Exchange (OLEX) can help you successfully govern open source by understanding what open source is used in your products and throughout your company.
Developing an Open Source Governance and Compliance Program at Bank of America
This webinar outlines the business case for open source software management, and then describes how Bank of America developed its industry-leading open source governance and compliance program.
Open Source Compliance in the Supply Chain: Managing Vendors and Satisfying Customers
This webinar showcases a best-in-class open source governance program and introduces best practices for developing or refining your governance program.
Boost Your Open Source Policy: How to Evaluate and Improve Your Company's Policy
This webinar outlines best practices for conducting policy reviews, identifying areas for improvement, and rolling out updates across the enterprise.
Collaborative Open Source Compliance: Tips and Tools for Aligning Developers and Lawyers
This webinar is designed to help both technical and legal stakeholders understand how to work together and streamline processes in order to improve open source license compliance.
Understanding Derivative Works in Open Source Software: The "Border Dispute" of GPL version 2
This webinar features attorney Heather Meeker, Chair of the IP/IT Licensing and Transactions group at Greenberg Traurig, LLP, discussing derivative works in open source.
Mobile Apps and Open Source Compliance
This webinar discusses trends in open source compliance in the mobile market, common compliance challenges and successes, and how to become a good open source citizen.
A Practical Approach to Open Source License Compliance
This webinar discusses practical approaches to enterprise open source license compliance from the perspective of both legal and engineering.
The Ins and Outs of Open Source Audits
This webinar provides an overview of open source audits including why they're necessary, how to conduct them, and issues that can arise as a result of an audit.
How to Create an Enterprise Open Source License Compliance Program
This webinar discusses best practices for enterprise open source license compliance programs including compliance risks, complying with different types of licenses, and fixing compliance problems.
How to Scan for Open Source and Comply with Licenses
This webinar provides an in-depth demonstration of OSS Deep Discovery, OpenLogic's source code scanning tool that identifies open source software, licenses and obligations.
Open Source Crash Course: Open Source Licenses and Patents, Transactions, and Enforcement
This webinar covers key business and legal aspects of open source for companies that use and distribute open source, including the anatomy of licensing, developing open source policies, and license compliance.
Six Steps to Open Source License Compliance for ISVs
This webinar outlines six steps ISVs can take to ensure compliance with the licenses of open source packages used in development and embedded into distributed products.