The Tekki and the Lawyer

The AGPL open-source license – Light, Shadow, Risk, Rewards

More and more #opensource projects re-license under the #AGPL. For businesses desiring to use the respective #software it is therefore crucial to understand the implications of the license. 🔍 Understanding the AGPL: we break down the key aspects of the AGPL and shed light on its implications for businesses adopting open-source software. ✏️ Risks vs. Benefits: We look into the risks and benefits associated with AGPL usage in a business environment. From compliance challenges to the advantages of community collaboration. 📝 Practical Insights: We discuss practical insights and recommendations on how businesses can strategically leverage AGPL-licensed software while managing potential legal and operational hurdles. As always: If you have a story to share that adds to the topic, then please leave a comment – we’d like to hear!

Compliance in Tech companies: The Good, The Bad, The Reason Why

Discussions about the #GDPR or the #ISO27001 or #Compliance in general tend to make for glassy eyes and tears of despair. Even more so in tech companies that often feel they should move fast and do the break-thing if necessary. Yet that thinking might come back biting as Compliance, when done right and fully understood, is not and end in itself but a means to better business. So: 📚 What does compliance mean in the corporate world? 💼 Why is it essential for businesses of all sizes? 📈 How does compliance impact your company's growth and reputation? Find the answers to these questions by joying Gregor and Arne in their world-gap bridging podcast bringing a tech person and a lawyer together. Whether you're a business owner, executive, or simply curious about the legal and technological aspects of compliance, this conversation is a must-watch! As always: Leave a Like and a Subscribe, it does not hurt you and helps a lot. And even better: Tell us in the comments about your encounter with the compliance department in your company – or any other good story!

Decoding SLAs: Navigating Service Level Agreements in Tech and Software

Service Level Agreements (SLAs) have an air of mystery about them. No one really seems to read them, and even fewer seem to understand them. This is fatal because the #SLA defines the "should" against which the "is" of, say, a #SaaS or #software agreement is measured. Deciphering it is therefore crucial. In this engaging discussion, the Tekkie and the Lawyer delve deep into the world of Service Level Agreements in the #software industry. Together, they debunk common misconceptions about SLAs, share valuable insights on how to avoid potential pitfalls and offer a unique blend of technical and legal perspectives that every software professional should hear.

Open Source Licenses – Blessing, Neutrals, Curses

Open-Source software is a gift from heaven for programmers. Yet the gift often comes in a legal wrapping with the word “License” written on it. Some of those open-source licenses are time-based, some perpetual, some restrictive, others not. Some work well together and some are like fire and ice. To make matters worse: Sometimes there seems to be no license at all or a license previously granted for a limited time cannot be renewed. In this video, Gregor, an experienced Tech CTO, and Arne, a veteran Techlawyer, look into some of the pitfalls of license issues and what can be done about them.

Do Non-Techies have a chance? The WinRAR Vulnerability.

Welcome to our YouTube discussion with Gregor, an experienced CTO, and Arne, a lawyer in the IT industry. This week we meditate on vulnerabilities, hacks, and exploits in everyday software found on more or less every computer. Do non-techies, "normal users", even have any chance to mitigate them? And if so, what can they do? We discuss all this using the recent WinRAR vulnerability as an example. As usual, we are considering a number of things along the way. 👉 Is MacOS more secure than Windows? 👉 Should we use Linux without antivirus software? 👉 Do refrigerators need to buy milk themselves? Don't forget to share your knowledge and join the conversation in the comments. Let's explore the state of technology and potential liability in the IT industry with Gregor and Arne!