The Java Problem: Avoiding Costly Subscription Fees - A Risk You Can’t Ignore
INTRODUCTION
In 2019 Oracle announced that Java would now require a paid subscription extending to the employee level. This has audit implications in 2024 as customers will be forced into a 5 year Java subscription with 4 years of back-fees if you wait for the inevitable Java audit.
Here’s the situation:
You use Java.
You don’t have a subscription for Java.
This will become an expensive problem if not addressed.
We’ve partnered with Miro Consulting, experts in Java licensing, to help you:
Identify where Java is being used in your environment.
Determine which versions are free or require payment.
Explore cost-effective alternatives to Oracle Java.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Oracle announced in 2019 that Java would now require a paid subscription
Additionally, as of January 2023, Oracle has announced a new “Per Employee” metric, requiring all employees to be licensed for Java
In Oracle’s view, every desktop, server, and employee uses Java. This could translate into hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars in unexpected costs annually for Java subscriptions.
Oracle has assigned certain releases and updates of Java as Freeware, along with others to be considered commercial or requiring a subscription. To understand these differences, along with Support options and Java Subscription Term options. Please download the Java Licensing FAQ to learn more.
