Oracle governance, risk and compliance

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February 01, 2017 01 Feb'17
Oracle cloud licensing requirements doubled for AWS, Azure users

Oracle has updated its cloud licensing policy, and the result doubles the processor license requirements for customers on the AWS and Azure platforms.
December 28, 2015 28 Dec'15
Comment sought on Oracle agreement spurred by FTC complaint

Users have until January 20 to send comments to the FTC about a proposed settlement with Oracle regarding security risks posed by old versions of Java SE left behind after an update.
November 25, 2015 25 Nov'15
Expert witness in Oracle-Google lawsuit called into question

In the Oracle vs. Google court case over the use of Java APIs, Oracle claimed an expert witness appointed by the judge to assess potential legal damages isn't impartial.
November 18, 2015 18 Nov'15
Oracle, Rimini fight on over copyright-infringement ruling

A jury found support vendor Rimini Street guilty of copyright infringement and awarded Oracle $50 million. But officials from the two companies see the decision in a very different light.

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Take control of your Oracle contracts -- and stop fearing Oracle

Dealing with Oracle on software contracts can seem like a scary task, but it doesn't have to be if you take control of the licensing process. Continue Reading
Cloud push complicates Oracle contracts, compliance efforts

In order to predict what 2017 holds for Oracle licensing, a look to the company's past can help reveal where it's headed -- and that means more pressure on users to go to the cloud. Continue Reading
What happened to the Oracle PULA software licensing contract?

Word of a purported Oracle Perpetual Unlimited License Agreement slipped out last year, but nothing has been heard since. Oracle's silence on the PULA is all about the cloud, experts say. Continue Reading

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Oracle cloud architecture push spawns new tools, issues for users

The cloud is now Oracle's top strategic priority, and users have to decide if they're ready to migrate. This guide offers a variety of content on Oracle's cloud strategy and technologies. Continue Reading
How do Oracle on-premises and Oracle cloud licensing differ?

Software licensing expert Keith Dobbs explains how Oracle's cloud focus has affected its licensing policies -- and how Oracle Cloud at Customer could change things for on-premises users. Continue Reading
Proprietary applications a risk without right Oracle licenses

It's easy to end up in compliance hot water when developing an application for external use on an Oracle platform. Identify proprietary hosting before violating your Oracle software licenses. Continue Reading

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How to fight higher Oracle licensing costs in the AWS, Azure clouds

Oracle essentially doubled cloud licensing requirements to run its software on AWS or Azure, but Oracle shops can fight back. Here's how to avoid a bigger Oracle licensing bill. Continue Reading
What's the biggest trap for users in an Oracle licensing agreement?

The biggest Oracle licensing trap isn't in how you use the vendor's software, but in the license agreement itself and how easy Oracle makes it for customers to start out noncompliant. Continue Reading
Do I need to pay extra for licenses for an Oracle Partitioning Option?

Do you have an Oracle Partitioning Option installed in your database? Learn whether you need to pay extra for licensing and how to be compliant in this tip from an Oracle licensing expert. Continue Reading