Audits & Compliance
A software audit is a vendor's formal review of whether an organization's deployments match the licenses it holds. Articles here explain what triggers an audit, how the major publishers run one, the data they ask for, and how to build an effective license position before the letter arrives. They also cover compliance obligations, settlement negotiations, licensing disputes and the court cases that changed how audits are conducted.
Oracle Java Audits Surge: 73% of Users Targeted as Licensing Changes Drive Mass Migration to Open Source
A startling new survey has revealed the extent of Oracle’s aggressive audit campaign targeting Java…
Rimini Street and Oracle Reach Historic Settlement, Ending 15-Year Legal Battle
After more than a decade and a half of contentious litigation, enterprise software support company…
Oracle’s SE2 Clarification: A Hidden Compliance Trap for MCM Processor Users
Oracle Database Standard Edition 2 (SE2) has long been positioned as a cost-effective database offering…
Microsoft Faces Multibillion-Pound Legal Challenge Over Software Licensing Practices
Microsoft Corporation, the world’s largest software company, is confronting one of the most significant legal…
Navigating Software Audits: How Third-Party Support Can Mitigate Audit Risks
Software audits have become an increasingly common reality for organizations using enterprise software from vendors…
VMware’s Mandatory Compliance Reporting: What You Need to Know
Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware has led to significant changes in licensing terms and conditions, notably…
Microsoft Faces Major UK Class Action Over Software Licensing Practices
Microsoft is under legal scrutiny in the UK, facing one of the country’s largest class…
US Federal CIO Mandates Software License Inventory: What It Means for SAM and Why It Matters Now
In a significant move to enhance software asset management (SAM) across U.S. federal agencies, newly…
Beyond High-Level Numbers: Understanding DOGE’s Software Licensing Scrutiny
In the ongoing quest to trim federal spending, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led…
Navigating Data Sovereignty: How Microsoft’s EU Compliance Battle is Reshaping Licensing and SAM
In March 2024, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) ruled that the European Commission’s use…
US Lawmakers Revisit Software Licensing Bill: What It Means for Your SAM Strategy
In a significant move for government IT management, lawmakers are once again introducing the Strengthening…
VMware’s Lawsuit Against Siemens: A Stark Reminder to Get Your Software Licensing in Order
In a significant development for the software licensing industry, VMware, now a subsidiary of Broadcom…
Software Audit Trends 2023–2024
Software vendors often conduct license compliance audits of their customers to identify unlicensed usage and drive revenue…
Stay Secure and Audit-Ready with SIM from Licenseware, Powered by Lansweeper
Written by Lansweeper ? original article Managing software assets is more than simply tracking licenses. It…
Navigating Tier 2 Software Publishers: Audits and Compliance
Navigating the world of software giants like SAP, Oracle, and IBM, we’re all aware of…
What is the role of Oracle License Management Services (LMS) and how to prepare for Oracle software audits?
Oracle License Management Services (LMS) is a division within Oracle that is responsible for assisting…
Starter Guide to Creating an Effective License Position Report
An Effective License Position (ELP) report is a critical tool for managing software licenses and…
Licensing Q&A: Does running Oracle DB on VMware increase the risk of license non-compliance?
Oracle databases are widely used for their robust performance and reliability. However, when running on…
What is a software license audit?
Software license audits are a process by which organizations review and evaluate their software usage…
How NASA overspent $35 million on software licenses
NASA’s journey to the stars is impeded by a lack of proper software asset management…