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Broadcom vs. Siemens: A Licensing Showdown with Global Implications

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Why businesses should take software compliance seriously—and avoid Siemens’ costly mistakes Introduction: The Battle Lines Are Drawn Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware has triggered a seismic shift in how VMware handles software licensing and support agreements. One of the most high-profile consequences of this new strategy is the ongoing legal battle between VMware (now under Broadcom’s […]

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Audit Defense, Broadcom, IT Procurement, Palisade Compliance, Software Licensing, VMware

Thinking About Moving Your Oracle Licenses to the Cloud? Here’s What You Need to Know

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As more companies transition to the cloud, Oracle customers are being pushed to do the same. But migrating from on-premises Oracle licenses to Oracle Cloud is not always as seamless or cost-effective as it might seem. In fact, many organizations discover they’re being asked to buy licenses or services they do not really need. In

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Audit Defense, Cloud, Oracle

Virtual Risk: How Oracle Targets VMware Users—and How Palisade Compliance Can Help

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What is VMware VMware is a software company that helps businesses run multiple virtual machines (VMs) on one physical computer. This makes better use of hardware, saves money, and makes IT systems easier to manage. VMware is commonly used in data centers and large company networks. Recently, it was bought by Broadcom, a company known

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Audit Defense, Oracle, VMware

In-House Counsel and Software Audits: What You Must Know to Protect Your Company

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Every in-house counsel will, sooner or later, face the dreaded software audit. Whether it’s Oracle, Microsoft, IBM, or an enforcement group like the BSA or SIIA, the notice comes with implied threats of substantial liability and tight timelines. The stakes are high, the rules are opaque, and a misstep can cost millions. So how should

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