SPDX (System Package Data Exchange)

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

SPDX provides an open standard for representing software components in SBOMs (Software Bill of Materials) and related data for risk management.

Target Customer

Organizations developing SBOMs and managing software supply chain risk

Key Differentiator

ISO/IEC 5962:2021 compliant open standard for SBOMs, including the SPDX License List with standardized identifiers and canonical URLs

Implementation Timeline

Not specified

Pain Points

1Lack of a standardized format for representing software components and SBOM data
2Difficulty accurately identifying licenses and exceptions across software artifacts
3Need for auditable, machine-readable data to support risk management, licensing compliance, and security workflows

Key Features

1SBOM representation for systems with software components
2Open standard aligned with ISO/IEC 5962:2021
3SPDX License List with standardized identifiers, full names, license texts, and canonical URLs
4License expression support (WITH) to capture exceptions and variants
5Machine-readable data files for the SPDX License List

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1Not specified in content

Client Results

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Competitive Advantages

1Open, internationally recognized standard (ISO/IEC 5962:2021)
2Widely used SPDX License List with structured identifiers and URLs
3Supports SBOM creation and risk/compliance workflows with machine-readable data
4Clear licensing references via standardized identifiers and license texts
5Facilitates interoperability across tools and teams involved in software supply chain management

Key Benefits

1Standardized SBOM data for components and licenses

2Reliable license identification using canonical identifiers and URLs

3Interoperability between tools and teams across the software supply chain

4Machine-readable licensing data to support automation and audits

Additional Product Information

Product Description

An open standard capable of representing systems with software components in SBOMs and other AI, data, and security references; includes the SPDX License List for license identification and management.

Target Market

Organizations needing SBOMs and license/risk management across software supply chains

Unique Value Proposition

Open, ISO/IEC-aligned standard for SBOMs with a foundational, widely adopted SPDX License List to simplify license identification and risk management across diverse software ecosystems

Technical Requirements

Not explicitly specified

Pricing Model

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