M&A is high stakes. With thousands of transactions and billions of dollars spent on technology mergers and acquisitions every year, acquirers must protect their investments by conducting due diligence.
This white paper discusses:
- Risks you may encounter in an M&A transaction involving software
- How to evaluate these risks using a multifaceted evaluation model
- What to look for in an audit vendor
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Íslandsbanki
Learn how Black Duck SCA helped Íslandsbanki manage and mitigate open source vulnerabilities
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PointClickCare
Find out how PointClickCare uses Black Duck On-Demand by Synopsys to make sure their patient data stays secure.
How an open source software audit works
Understand the process of an open source audit—what comes before, during, and after.
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A Comprehensive Approach to Software Audits
Learn how to address license conflicts, security vulnerabilities, quality issues, and maintainability concerns.
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Legal Specialist Certification Course
In this course you’ll gain skills to assist client companies in efficiently and effectively navigating and interpreting the output of a Black Duck analysis.
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Software Due Diligence Checklist
Learn the steps Synopsys recommends you take for open source due diligence in an M&A transaction.
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Certification Directory
Access the directory of legal professionals who have been certified as Black Duck Legal Specialists.
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