Ounce Labs
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Security software |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Fate | Acquired by IBM |
| Headquarters | Waltham, Massachusetts , United States |
| Parent | IBM |
Ounce Labs, headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, is a security software provider established in 2002 and currently part of IBM. The firm created a software analysis tool designed to examine source code for security flaws, aiming to detect and remove vulnerabilities that could compromise application safety. Its clientele has included prominent organizations such as GMAC, Lockheed Martin, and the U.S. Navy.
On July 28, 2009, IBM completed the acquisition of Ounce Labs for an undisclosed amount, incorporating the company into IBM's Rational Software division to strengthen its portfolio of application security solutions.
Platform support
The security scanning tool from Ounce supports multiple programming languages including ASP.NET, C, C++, C#, additional .NET languages, Java, JSP, VB.NET, and classic ASP. It is compatible with operating systems such as Windows, Solaris, and Linux.
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