Mergers, Acquisitions, and Oracle Licensing: What Every Business Leader Needs to Know

When your organization is going through a merger or acquisition, your first priorities might include aligning operations, consolidating systems, or unlocking synergies. But there’s a less visible—yet financially critical—area that demands your attention: Oracle licensing. Whether you’re acquiring another business or being acquired, Oracle treats M&A as a licensing event—and if you’re not prepared, it […]

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Oracle’s Verified SAM Partner Program: A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing – Strategic Licensing Insights for CIOs and IT Procurement Leaders

Oracle’s Verified Software Asset Management (SAM) Partner Program is pitched as a customer-friendly initiative to help businesses get a clear handle on their Oracle software usage. But make no mistake: this program is not an act of corporate altruism. In reality, it’s Oracle’s latest move in a long history of cleverly orchestrated licensing traps—this time

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Open Source ≠ Free: A Java Lesson in Software Licensing

In the world of technology, “open source” is often celebrated as a synonym for free. Free to use. Free to share. Free to modify. But here’s the truth: “open source” does not always mean zero cost—especially in the complex world of software licensing. What Does “Open Source” Really Mean? Open-source software is built on code

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Oracle ERP Cloud vs. SAP S/4HANA: Which One is Right for Your Business?

Choosing the right ERP platform is one of the most critical decisions any CIO or business leader will make. ERP systems power the core of your business—finance, supply chain, HR, procurement, and more. Two of the top players in this space, Oracle ERP Cloud and SAP S/4HANA, dominate the enterprise market, but they’re not created

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