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Deal to 'save' UK colleges £45M in Oracle Java licensing fees followed audit requests
- Oracle requested Java audits with UK higher education institutions before negotiating a national agreement aiming to save the institutions £45 million compared to standard pricing.
- The agreement involves a national framework agreement for Oracle Java SE, tailored to UK education and research.
- Gartner analysis found Oracle's per-employee subscription model for Java to be two to five times more expensive than the legacy model.
- Jisc negotiated the deal to address cost and compliance challenges faced by higher education institutions using Oracle Java in internal systems.
- The agreement offers a flat annual rate per full-time equivalent employee over five years, capping potential liabilities for Oracle Java users.
- Oracle advised organizations to find open-source alternatives following the introduction of the new Java licensing model.
- Most Oracle users surveyed were unlikely to stick with Oracle Java due to the licensing changes.
- The agreement was developed over 18 months with input from representative bodies and was deemed the most effective approach to secure a collective agreement with Oracle.
- Jisc emphasized the importance of the agreement in reducing costs, driving efficiency, and fostering a strategic relationship with Oracle amid financial pressures.
- Oracle has supported third-party training for Oracle Java but highlighted the need for commercial licensing for institutions running Java in their enterprise systems.
- Financial challenges faced by universities are evident, with many institutions expected to run budget deficits and make cuts.
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