What is a software code audit?

Software code audits are an essential first step before any software transaction takes place.  Examples of software transactions are product launches, mergers & acquisitions (M&A) of companies with software development operations, demand for IP indemnity and technology transfer between organizations.

A software code audit identifies all open source and other third party packages, and their licensing or copyright obligations. Protecode QuickAudit™ and Protecode Certified™ are performed by open source software licensing experts using Protecode automated code scanning services.  The end result of an audit is a report detailing all open source and third party software licenses, violations and obligations.

Benefits of a software code audit:

• Ensure a clear understanding of what is in your code portfolio 
• Speed up time to market
• Accelerate M&A activities
• Improve company valuation
• Reduce legal risk

Protecode audit options:

Depending on the size of the software portfolio to be audited, Protecode has two audit service options available:

• Protecode QuickAudit™: A streamlined audit service for projects with less than 5,000 files.  This is ideal for small companies involved in product launches or M&A, or larger companies that only want to audit a single product line before a release.
• Protecode Certified™: An enterprise audit for projects larger than 5,000 files.  This is ideal for large companies wishing to audit multiple product lines before a product release or M&A.