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Oracle Investment Reality Check:

Critical Questions Every Customer Should Ask

Are we licensed correctly for our deployment architecture (cores, NUP vs. Processor, soft vs. hard partitioning), especially across VMware and public cloud?
Can we prove compliance for Database Options & Packs (e.g., Partitioning, Diagnostics, Tuning) across on‑prem and cloud?
How exposed are we to Java SE subscription costs, and what are the most defensible options to reduce them?
Can we prove compliance for Database Options & Packs (e.g., Partitioning, Diagnostics, Tuning) across on‑prem and cloud?
Are we optimizing OCI, AWS, and Azure scenarios for cost and compliance (e.g., BYOL, license mobility, VM shapes)?
If Oracle initiates an LMS audit, do we have a defensible Effective License Position (ELP) and response plan?

Why Organizations Choose Connor for Oracle Advisory

Oracle Expertise, Pragmatism, and Independence

We bring deep Oracle licensing and contract expertise from database and middleware to Java and OCI paired with commercial strategy. We are purely advisory: no reseller ties, no conflicts.

Business Outcomes, Not Just Audit Avoidance

We focus on measurable outcomes: cost reduction, risk mitigation, and clean operational governance, so finance, procurement, security, and IT all win.

Global Reach, Repeatable Methodology

Local expertise wherever you operate, with proactive governance approach ensuring you stay ahead of Oracle's evolving technology landscape.

Core Oracle Advisory Services

Oracle Estate Assessment & License Optimization

What do we own, what do we use, and what should we pay for?
Entitlement inventory and contract parsing (master agreements, OMA/OMA‑Ts, POs, amendments).

Deployment & usage discovery (on‑prem, virtualized, cloud)ELP creation across Database, Middleware, and Java.

Identification of shelfware, under‑license exposure, and right‑size opportunities.

Roadmap to a defensible, cost‑optimized estate.

ULA Strategy, Certification & Negotiation Support

Prepare, certify, or renew from a position of strength.
ULA readiness assessment; deployment acceleration plan to maximize certification value.

Certification documentation package and attestation support.

Renewal/exit decision modeling; demand forecast, MACD scenarios, and price/term benchmarks.

Negotiation playbook aligned to business priorities.

Java SE Risk & Cost Management

Architect for cost and compliance, not surprises.
Scope validation (who is truly in‑scope?) and discovery approach.

Rights interpretation (desktop vs. server usage, 3rd‑party embeddings).

Reduction levers (standardization, alternatives where viable, support strategies).

Subscription modeling and negotiation support.

Cloud & Virtualization Compliance (OCI, AWS, Azure, VMware)

Architect for cost and compliance, not surprises.
BYOL and mobility analysis; VM shape/instance mapping.

Partitioning policy guidance; soft vs. hard partition implications.

Hybrid architectures and HA/DR scenarios (RAC, Dataguard) considerations.

FinOps alignment for ongoing cloud cost control.

License Governance & Audit Readiness

Stay in control with proactive governance.
License governance framework (approvals, reclamation, request workflows).

SAM platform strategy and configuration (Flexera, ServiceNow SAM, Snow, native tools).

Continuous compliance monitoring and exception handling.

LMS audit playbook, data room prep, and response management.opment.

True-Up preparation and annual reconciliation management.

The Value of Expert Oracle Advisory

When organizations engage professional Oracle licensing experts, industry research and case studies demonstrate substantial returns:
10-25%
reduction in recurring Oracle spend through rightsizing and contract optimization
30-60%
reduction in Java SE subscription scope after scoping validation and standardization
50-80%
acceleration in audit response cycles with a defensible ELP and prepared evidence
15-30%
cloud cost reduction via license‑informed architecture and FinOps practices
Representative outcomes depend on your footprint, contracts, and technical architecture.

How We Work with You

Discovery & Entitlements
Collect contracts and normalize entitlements; tool & data readiness check.

‍Deployments & Usage
Structured discovery across servers, VMs, and cloud subscriptions.

‍ELP & Risks
Reconcile entitlements vs. deployments; quantify gaps and exposures.

‍Optimization & Roadmap
Prescribe rightsizing, architecture, and contractual levers.

‍Operationalize
Governance model, dashboards, and ongoing monitoring cadence.

Related Connor Services

IT Contract & Cost Optimization

Average cost reduction on Oracle renewals through strategic optimization

Future‑Proof Software Asset Management (SAM)

Build a sustainable capability across publishers.

M&A Software License Preparedness

De‑risk diligence and Day‑1 operations involving Oracle estates.

Ready to Transform Your Oracle Strategy?

Software value isn’t realized when it’s merely licensed. It’s realized when it’s adopted, governed, and aligned to business outcomes. Talk to our team about building a durable, defensible Oracle position that reduces cost, mitigates risk, and accelerates transformation.

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