Case Study: SAP achieves automated open source governance and faster time-to-market with Black Duck Suite

SAP takes control of open source software (OSS) usage by automating its governance process with the Black Duck® Suite

SAP, a global leader in enterprise application software, needed to scale and standardize its use of open source software (OSS). Although OSS was a key productivity enabler, SAP’s approval and governance processes were complex, time-consuming and partly manual, so the company sought clearer policies, dedicated contacts and automation to process OSS requests faster and more consistently.

SAP implemented the Black Duck Suite to automate OSS management and approval workflows across development, legal and IP teams. The customizable solution made open source usage visible and manageable, enabled early detection of license conflicts, reduced manual overhead and rework, and helped accelerate time to market while increasing compliance and developer productivity.

SAP

Janaka Bohr

Head of Global Licensing Open Source