Case Study - Java Licensing / Java licensing

4,000 Employees California Tech Company Successfully Manages Oracle Java Audit

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The Challenge

A California-based technology software company with 4,000 employees received Oracle Java audit emails, indicating possible licensing non-compliance and risking substantial financial implications.

The Solution Employing a strategy to minimize the impact, Redress Compliance:

  • Crafted an effective response strategy to Oracle’s audit inquiries.
  • Established specialized internal roles for Java compliance.
  • Implemented a comprehensive defense plan for the Java audit.

The Outcome

  • Successfully contested Oracle’s audit claims, resulting in no additional actions from Oracle.
  • Achieved significant savings of 3 million USD, including backdated usage costs and avoidance of unnecessary license purchases.
  • Ensured a sustained period without further communications from Oracle.

Testimonial

Redress Compliance’s expertise was a game-changer in navigating Oracle’s Java audit. Their strategic approach and profound understanding of Oracle’s licensing intricacies led to substantial savings for our company.

This experience has not only saved us millions but also strengthened our capacity to manage future licensing challenges.” โ€“ IT Director, California Tech Company.

Author
  • Fredrik Filipsson has 20 years of experience in Oracle license management, including nine years working at Oracle and 11 years as a consultant, assisting major global clients with complex Oracle licensing issues. Before his work in Oracle licensing, he gained valuable expertise in IBM, SAP, and Salesforce licensing through his time at IBM. In addition, Fredrik has played a leading role in AI initiatives and is a successful entrepreneur, co-founding Redress Compliance and several other companies.

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