Java Licensing & Audit Guide 2022 – Free Java vs Paid Java Types

Java Licensing can be a challenge for organizations looking to avoid an audit failure All commercial entities are required to have a Java Subscription for every devices that uses Java, which is probably every server, desktop and laptop Oracle has halted its free maintenance for Oracle Java to commercial users effective after the January 2019 update In Oracle’s view, every desktop and server uses Java. This could translate into hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars annually for subscriptions […]

Oracle Licensing Guide 2019

Oracle Licensing Guide 2019 now available New York, NY – Miro is a leading global provider of software asset management and subscription management services for Oracle, Microsoft, IBM, Adobe, and Salesforce.  We specialize in license management, audit advisory, negotiation tactics, support management, and cloud services. Miro Consulting has just released the 2019 version of its Oracle Licensing Guide, available for free here: http://p.miroconsulting.com/oracle-licensing-guide Due to changes in Oracle policies and rules, managing Oracle Licensing and maintaining compliance can prove challenging.  […]

IBM Audit Defense Guide

IBM Audit Defense & Smarter Licensing Guide IBM is a frequent auditor of its clients An aggressive auditor, an IBM audit is conducted by an third-party audit firm and typically can take anywhere from 12 to 18 months. In this new guide by Miro Consulting, our analyst address a number of topics including: What are the chances of an IBM audit? What happens during an IBM audit? What to do with the IBM’s licensing metric tool – ILMT? Similarities between [...]

Oracle Audit Guide

Oracle Audit Advisory Oracle remains among the top five vendors for software audits, along with Microsoft and IBM. In this whitepaper we will provide a step-by-step process for Oracle Audit management, but first we will address some of the most common questions concerning Oracle software audits. It often comes as a complete surprise when senior executives receive official audit letters from Oracle. Without the right expertise, it’s difficult to understand the causes, effects, and proper ways to respond. To ensure [...]

Oracle Audit Guide

Oracle Audit Advisory Oracle frequently audits its clients Oracle remains among the top five software companies for audits, along with IBM and Microsoft. The first step is the arrival of a formal software audit letter will from Oracle’s License Management Services team. This brief white paper includes: The reasons why Oracle audits Managing your Oracle audit Change is a typical reason for audits The universal reason for software audits are simple – inellectual property protection. Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) Divestitures […]

IBM Audit Defense Guide

IBM Audit Defense & Smarter Licensing Guide IBM is a frequent auditor of its clients An aggressive auditor, an IBM audit is conducted by an third-party audit firm and typically can take anywhere from 12 to 18 months. In this new guide by Miro Consulting, our analyst address a number of topics including: What are the chances of an IBM audit? What happens during an IBM audit? What to do with the IBM’s licensing metric tool – ILMT? Similarities between […]

Microsoft Audit Defense Guide

Microsoft Audit Defense: Drivers, True-Ups & Compliance White Paper Addresses Microsoft Audit Drivers Specific Microsoft Licensing Compliance Intricacies Types of Microsoft Audits The Microsoft Audit/Engagement Process and Expectations Prevention/Preparation for the Next Microsoft Audit Miro Consulting specializes in Adobe, IBM, Microsoft, and Oracle audit defense, contract negotiation and license management. Since 2000, Miro has helped hundreds of clients optimize their total cost of ownership and has overseen over $1.5 billion in software license transactions.

A new free guide is out!

We had such positive feedback from clients and colleagues in the industry with our last free guide; we decided to publish a second on Software Asset Management Practices. The new white paper discusses the following: Understanding Oracle’s core licensing models 8 tips for effectively managing Oracle assets The discovery process: automated software asset management (SAM) solution Tactics for successfully negotiating with Oracle based on SAM best practices To get your copy send an email to freeguide@miroconsulting.com.