5 Essential Oracle Licensing Tips from an Expert

5 Essential Oracle Licensing Tips from an Expert

Dear Oracle Customers,

As a leading Oracle licensing specialist, our company, Redress Compliance, has recently been recognized by Gartner. Important validation for us, and thanks for supporting us over the years.

As an expert in this field, I'd like to share some valuable insights to help you successfully navigate your interactions with Oracle.

Here are my top 5 tips for Oracle customers:

1. Timing Your Deals: Don't worry if you miss Oracle's Q4 deals. Chances are, you'll be offered the same discount in the following quarter. Only sign the deal if it makes sense for your organization. A hint, I used to work for Oracle and knows that you are offered the same day next quarter.
2. Java Licensing: When negotiating employee licenses, aim for a high discount. Start by conducting a Java license review to determine your current Java estate. This knowledge will enable you to negotiate from a position of strength. None of the organizations that we speak to are buying employee metric contracts at standard discounts. More info about about Java licensing
3. Support Renewals: Oracle tends to increase its annual maintenance by 8% YoY. For new deals, cap the increase at 0-2% max. For existing support renewals, consider a multi-year renewal only if you can achieve a 0% increase. Read more on how to optimize your Oracle support .
4. Oracle ULAs: If you're unhappy with the renewal pricing, opt for an Oracle ULA certification instead. This will save you the license fee you would have otherwise committed. My team and I can help you navigate the ULA exit process to ensure you don't pay any noncompliance fees. The most comphrensive guide about Oracle ULA .
5. Support Reduction: If you're looking to reduce Oracle support costs, explore all available options, such as third-party support or Oracle Cloud. Assess these options in relation to your current licensing and Oracle roadmap to make an informed decision. We regularly assist clients in developing a strategy for how to reduce Oracle support , so feel free to reach out for help.

I hope you find these tips helpful in your dealings with Oracle. If you need any assistance or would like to book a meeting, please don't hesitate to contact me or send me a message on LinkedIn. Thanks for reading.

Best of luck!

Fredrik Filipsson