Joiners, Movers, and Leavers: The ITAM Process HR Already Owns (and SAM Teams Should Be Connected To)

By Alex Cojocaru | April 3, 2026

Every organization runs a Joiners, Movers, and Leavers (JML) process. HR owns it for payroll,…

Oracle Java: Renewal or Replacement?

By Alex Cojocaru | December 6, 2025

The introduction of the Oracle Java SE Universal Subscription has created a bifurcation event in…

The Cost of Unsupported OpenJDK in Financial Infrastructure

By Alex Cojocaru | October 4, 2025

For twenty years, the global financial ecosystem has been constructed on the foundation of Java.…

The Oracle Java 21 Countdown Is On 

By Alex Cojocaru | September 1, 2025

The September 2026 Java Cliff: Are You Ready? The end of free updates for Oracle…

Oracle VirtualBox’s Hidden Licensing Shift: What SAM Teams Must Know

By Alex Cojocaru | August 4, 2025

Oracle quietly revised the licensing terms for VirtualBox’s Extension Pack, eliminating the previous free evaluation…

Oracle Java Audits Surge: 73% of Users Targeted as Licensing Changes Drive Mass Migration to Open Source

By Alex Cojocaru | July 16, 2025

A startling new survey has revealed the extent of Oracle’s aggressive audit campaign targeting Java…

New £10 Millon Oracle Java Deal Includes Waiver of Historic Fees for UK Universities

By Alex Cojocaru | July 5, 2025

In a move that provides a crucial financial and administrative lifeline to the UK’s higher…

Navigating Oracle Java Licensing: Are You Making Costly Mistakes?

By Licenseware | March 17, 2025

Recent revelations from government audits, such as those at HUD, posted by @DOGE demonstrate how…

How to assess your Java licensing, a short guide.

By Licenseware | February 5, 2024

In the ever-evolving world of software asset management (SAM), staying compliant with licensing requirements while…

Five Oracle Licensing Pitfalls to Avoid 🎣

By Licenseware | August 15, 2023

Oracle has been in the process of moving its complex installed base to the cloud…

Manage your Java with OJDM ☕

By Licenseware | July 20, 2023

Java is the backbone of countless applications worldwide. As a business, understanding your Java licensing…

Identify Java paid components installed on your device

By Licenseware | March 3, 2023

Here is a detailed step-by-step guide that includes code snippets and example outputs on how…

New Oracle Java Pricelist

By Licenseware | January 23, 2023

Oracle has just rolled out a new pricing model for their Java SE subscriptions, moving…

Do you need to pay for Oracle Java?

By Licenseware | January 10, 2023

Now, let’s be clear – Java has never been completely free. Some licensing was free…