3 Hidden Costs for Not Managing Your Open Source
Utilizing open source components in your software reduces your total cost of ownership (TCO) as it is free and enables your developers to focus on the differentiating features in your product....
Read about application security, DevSecOps, license compliance, supply chain security, and malicious packages.
Utilizing open source components in your software reduces your total cost of ownership (TCO) as it is free and enables your developers to focus on the differentiating features in your product....
Stagefright is a security vulnerability that makes it possible for a hacker to turn your smartphone to a trojaned phone by just sending an MMS containing a video with malware. All a hacker needs...
Software due diligence is a crucial part of each software company’s due diligence process. Learn how you should prepare your software for a quick and successful audit with no red flags.
So, you’re a manager with a team of software developers? Well, then this post is about YOU. Every manager has his or her signature style. You too have one. Which category do you fit in?
"Are you using a spreadsheet to manage the open source components in your software? There is an easier and better way. Here's why:"
Open source usage is playing an increased strategic role in today’s software companies. According to the 2015 Future of Open Source survey, two-thirds of respondents said their companies create...
In this post we discuss the methods and tools that can help you address security issues in the best and most effective manner.
Fast forward a couple of years, and perhaps Linux will drive the IVI system in your car. And why not! The Automotive Grade Linux working group and GENIVI alliance are working together to create a...
Open Source Software (OSS) is a vital part of business’s technology platforms. Businesses use OSS either for their own operations, to run their computer servers (mostly through Linux, BSD or...
Remember the last time that you were rocking to the beats in your car? Of course, you do. And you’re already thinking - Oh yes! My car has killer HD Speakers. They are mind-blowing. Before you go...
Discussing the top five mistakes that we see technology leaders often make when trying to manage the application lifecycle & how to avoid them.
"Over the years I have been involved in several startups as a founder, advisor and investor. I also had the good fortune of being part of a couple of acquisition processes. As you probably know,..."
"If you manage the development of software solutions for financial institutions, this is the post for you. Financial institutions are highly regulated and closely monitored. As a result,..."
The various headlines discussing the lawsuit against VMware have probably caught your eyes. Long and detailed articles discuss the lawsuit, the GPLv2 open source software license and the VMWare...
Cybercrime has grown exponentially in recent years. With millions of mobile devices and laptops being sold worldwide, malicious attackers are getting more and more opportunities to illegally...
The FFIEC (Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council) has released the "Risk Management for the Use of Free and Open Source Software" guidance. This interagency guidance reviews the risks...
These are the top 5 mistakes engineering managers make when managing, reporting and documenting the use of open source components.
True or False – What do you Know about Open Source Components in Software Development?
"Open source license infringement makes it to the court A cautionary story on how GPL2 license infringement was used by a company it sued to defend itself. It’s a long and complicated story: at..."
Mend, the leading provider of SaaS Open Source Lifecycle Management Solutions, announced today the opening of a public beta. After three months in closed beta, the company is officially...