Summary
This post examines how a large software services company addressed challenges related to open source software integration within proprietary projects. The company sought guidance on open source compliance, risk mitigation, and policy development. After analysing usage patterns across multiple projects, a comprehensive compliance policy and process were established. The company received guidance on specific projects and formulated licence-based usage guidelines. As a result, the company now maintains a robust open source risk management programme and ensures strict compliance with open source requirements.
Nature of the company: A large software services company
Why they approached us:
- Using lot of open source software in projects for customers
- Not clear about integrating open source software with proprietary software.
- Unaware of open source risks and mitigation strategies.
What did we do:
- Studied several projects to understand open source usage patterns.
- Developed a open source compliance policy/process.
- Provided inputs on specific open source use projects.
- Established guidelines for using open source software based on licenses.
Impact:
- The company now has a well structured open source software usage policy.
- All open source compliances are taken care in the company.
- The company has a robust open source risk management program