Case Study: Ontario Systems achieves IP assurance for successful acquisitions with Black Duck audit services

Ontario Systems IP Assurance for Successful Acquisitions

Ontario Systems, a leading provider of revenue cycle management and accounts-receivable solutions used by major hospital networks and ARM firms, faced a critical challenge during acquisitions: assuring the integrity of target companies’ intellectual property. With developers commonly using open source libraries and tight closing timelines, Ontario needed fast, reliable visibility into codebases and licensing exposure so investors could evaluate IP risk.

To address this, Ontario engaged Synopsys’ Black Duck audit services to perform open source scans of three key codebases. The audits quickly revealed licensing and component exposures, delivered clear, actionable reports, and gave investors confidence to move forward—streamlining due diligence, reducing IP risk, and supporting informed acquisition decisions.

Ontario Systems

Michael Wolfe

Vice President and Chief Technology Officer