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In the ever-evolving world of SAP software, indirect access has become a critical consideration for businesses when it comes to licensing, and it’s even more problematic if a customer is undergoing an enhanced audit or has received a SAP indirect access query from SAP sales. SAP has also weaponized indirect access to create leverage forcing customers to move to S4/HANA or RISE/GROW. The 2017 SAP v Diageo court case highlighted the issue of indirect access and under-licensing. Diageo, the defendant, faced significant fines for not having sufficient licenses for their indirect use of SAP software.

Introduction

Oracle’s recent licensing changes regarding Java have caused significant concern among organizations as they can potentially impact licensing costs by 3-5X. In this blog post, we will explore the background of the Oracle Java licensing change, discuss its implications for customers, and provide recommendations to help navigate these changes effectively.

Introduction

Java is a programming language and computing platform that was initially developed by Sun Microsystems in the early 1990s. It was designed to be platform-independent, allowing applications to run on any device or operating system. Java remained free and open source for many years resulting in Java being installed everywhere in your environment. In 2019, Oracle introduced a new per-year subscription licensing model for Java, which requires organizations to pay for commercial use of Oracle Java.

Navigating the SAP Licensing Audit Maze: Understanding Basic and Enhanced Software Licensing Audits

In the dynamic landscape of SAP licensing, maintaining compliance and ensuring licensing precision are paramount for organizations. The intricacies of SAP audits can be daunting; thus, understanding the various types of SAP audits becomes crucial. In this blog post, we will demystify this complex subject by delving into the two main types of SAP audits: the basic audit and the enhanced audit, along with their underlying mechanisms.

Introduction

The trend of organizations shifting towards the SAP HANA Database has gained considerable momentum in recent times. Nevertheless, during this transition, it's essential for customers to comprehend the intricacies of SAP's licensing policies, discern the different editions and their licensing constraints, and curtail the potential risks of licensing non-compliance associated with the use of the HANA Database. Of late, we've observed SAP and their auditing organization actively interacting with customers to verify HANA database licensing usage, placing emphasis on functionalities and restrictions. In this blog post, we aim to delve into the various SAP HANA editions and the optimization strategies at their disposal, empowering organizations to make choices that best align with their specific requirements.

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