Background
A Fortune 100 US organization with 60,000 employees faced a challenging Oracle Java audit without a prior licensing strategy.
The Challenge
The organization was audited by Oracle for Java products, exposing them to potential compliance issues and substantial financial penalties.
The Solution
Redress Compliance provided a multifaceted approach:
- Java Licensing Assessment: A thorough evaluation of the company’s Java usage.
- Java Audit Defense Strategy: Devising a robust defense plan against the audit.
- Java Audit Defense Delay Plan: Implementing strategies to delay the audit for better preparation.
- Java Licensing Optimization: Optimizing Java licensing to align with actual usage.
- Java Audit Negotiations: Negotiating with Oracle to mitigate potential penalties.
The Outcome
The organization saved over $5 million over four years by:
- Avoiding the purchase of employee metric licenses for all employees.
- Utilizing negotiation strategies and benchmarking data.
- Implementing license optimization techniques.
Client Testimonial
“Redress Compliance offered invaluable advice on Oracle’s Java audit process. Their ironclad audit defense plan and insights into license models and discounts were pivotal in closing the audit and avoiding much higher penalties.” – Director of Sourcing, US Fortune 100 Company.
Conclusion
This case study demonstrates the critical importance of a strategic approach to software audits. With expert guidance and strategic planning, significant cost savings and compliance optimization can be achieved.
