Oracle’s Java audit program is hitting U.S. enterprises with full force — and most never see it coming. If you’ve downloaded Oracle Java, deployed it in VDI environments, or run it on unmanaged machines, your organization is likely already exposed. What starts as a low-pressure inquiry can quickly escalate into a formal audit, followed by a retroactive licensing bill covering years of untracked use.
Oracle isn’t just trying to license what you're using now — their strategy is to charge for everything you've ever used, often applying today’s pricing to past deployments. They assume every employee requires a license and use inflated calculations to justify massive backdated claims.
This white paper breaks down how Oracle builds those claims, the commercial and legal levers you can pull to reduce them, and how to regain control. You’ll learn how one U.S. healthcare provider successfully negotiated a $960K Java audit down to just $180K — and how you can apply the same tactics.
If you're facing an audit or want to stay ahead of one, this guide gives you the advantage Oracle doesn’t want you to have.