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Case Study: Navigating Oracle Java Audit for a Large French Company with 80,000 Employees

The Challenge

A French multinational company with 80,000 employees was confronted by Oracle over Java licenses based on Oracleโ€™s claims of widespread security update downloads within the company.

The Solution

Redress Compliance implemented a comprehensive approach:

  • Java Audit Defense Strategy: Developed a strong strategy to counter Oracle’s audit claims.
  • Java Audit Negotiations: Engaged in extensive negotiations to reduce potential liabilities.
  • Java Audit Communications: Crafted a strategic communication plan to challenge Oracle’s allegations.

The Outcome

The company effectively avoided substantial licensing costs and mitigated Oracle’s legal actions.

Testimonial

“The strategic insights and expertise from Redress Compliance were invaluable during our Oracle Java audit challenge. Their approach in audit defense and negotiation helped us navigate the situation’s complexities, resulting in significant cost savings and a favorable outcome.” – Head of Enterprise Architecture, French Multinational 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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