The Challenge
A global manufacturing company with 18,000 employees headquartered in Illinois found itself at the start of a soft audit from Oracle.
Oracle had reached out requesting a review of the company’s Java usage, triggering concerns about a substantial licensing liability.
The organization calculated its potential exposure at $5,346,000 over three years based on Oracle’s per-employee subscription model.
Facing an unexpected financial risk, they reached out to Redress Compliance for expert support and a clear strategy to reduce their exposure.
The Process
1. Java Licensing Assessment
A thorough assessment of Java deployments across the organization, aligned with Oracle’s licensing rules and audit practices.
2. Optimization and Mitigation Strategy
Identified areas to reduce or eliminate Oracle Java usage and implemented alternative, cost-effective solutions.
3. Audit Defense
Managed all communications with Oracle and protected the client from agreeing to terms that weren’t contractually required.
4. Transition Plan
Supported a full transition away from Oracle Java across departments, ensuring technical and operational continuity.
5. Negotiation
Engaged Oracle directly to ensure that no retroactive fees were applied and that the client avoided signing unnecessary agreements.
The Outcome
Within 12 months, the company had successfully removed Oracle Java from its environment and avoided a $5.346 million licensing cost.
Oracle accepted the outcome and dropped any attempts to pursue retroactive licensing claims.
Total Savings: $5 Million
A Quote from the VP of IT
“When Oracle came knocking, we were unprepared. The potential cost was staggering. Redress Compliance helped us make sense of the situation and immediately put us on the right path.
Their team was proactive, hands-on, and always two steps ahead of Oracle. We ended up saving over $5 million—and more importantly, we gained control over our software landscape. They’ve earned our trust.”
Facing Oracle Licensing Challenges?
If you’re dealing with Java licensing exposure or Oracle audit pressure, contact Redress Compliance today to protect your organization and reduce costs.
