The Challenge
A healthcare organization with 1,000 employees faced a soft audit from Oracle regarding its Java usage. The organization had shared deployment data with Oracle, which indicated that it would need to license Java SE.
Oracle demanded $1 million for Java SE licenses, threatening a formal audit and potential legal action if the organization did not comply. However, the organization determined they had no ongoing business need for Java SE licenses and sought an alternative resolution to Oracle’s demands.
The Process
- Licensing Assessment: We conducted a detailed assessment to validate the Java SE requirements and whether licensing was necessary.
- Review of Data: Carefully analyzed the deployment data shared with Oracle to identify gaps or inaccuracies in Oracle’s claims.
- Negotiation Strategy: Designed a tailored strategy to counter Oracle’s retroactive licensing demands, focusing on the lack of ongoing use and relevance of the evidence provided.
- Negotiations: Engaged in six months of strategic negotiations with Oracle to resolve the dispute.
The Outcome
After sustained negotiations, Oracle ultimately dropped all claims and walked away. Based on the evidence and past use provided by the client, Oracle could not substantiate its demands.
Savings: The organization avoided $1 million in unnecessary costs for Java SE licenses.
A Quote from the IT Director
“Oracle’s audit left us feeling trapped, but we found a way out with Redress Compliance’s expertise. They meticulously reviewed our case, challenged Oracle’s claims, and guided us through the process. Ultimately, we avoided a $1 million expense and the legal risks that Oracle was threatening. Their support was invaluable.”
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