Intellectual property compliance has become more critical, with companies using open source software and seeking to verify that they are not violating any use terms for code developed elsewhere.

Palamida is announcing Palamida IP Authorizer v1.0, which is a Web-based application to automate the process by which enterprises can incorporate third-party code into software development projects. The product features a multitier customizable workflow and a central system for developers to request permission to use third-party products and licenses.

"This is just a natural extension of what our company has been doing, which is a detection scheme," said Palamida CEO Mark Tolliver. Palamida previously utilized a user's own, often manual, code approval processes; IP Authorizer automates those processes.

With IP Authorizer, developers enter information such as the planned use of the product and implementation details, whereupon the software notes license and product details associated with the requested use, including a description, copyright notice, and other disclaimers.

New requests are compared to a database of previous requests and the company's IP policy. Instant approvals or denials are furnished, with a detailed explanation and customizable use requirements. A customizable user interface is featured, as well as accommodations with standard corporate security requirements.