Case Study: Healthcare Organization in North Carolina Resolves $907K Oracle Java Licensing Exposure
Overview
A healthcare organization with 11,000 employees based in North Carolina identified a significant Oracle Java licensing exposure of $907,000 per year. The organization had been using Java across various critical systems without fully understanding the impact of Oracle’s new per-employee licensing model, which required payment for all employees regardless of actual Java usage.
Challenge
The company relied on Java for electronic health records (EHR) systems, internal applications, and third-party integrations. When reviewing Oracle’s updated per-employee subscription model, they realized that companies with 10,000–20,000 employees must pay $8.25 per employee per month, leading to an unexpected compliance risk of nearly $1 million annually.
After conducting an internal audit, the company discovered it was unintentionally non-compliant, creating financial and operational risks.
Solution
With the support of Redress Compliance, the company launched a Java license optimization project. The assessment identified several key areas for cost reduction:
✔ Replacing Java in non-essential environments with OpenJDK, eliminating unnecessary Oracle licenses.
✔ Identifying and removing unused Java installations, reducing exposure.
✔ Clarifying Oracle’s licensing terms and restructuring the agreement, ensuring that payments were aligned with actual needs.
The organization significantly lowered its Oracle Java licensing liability by implementing these strategies.
Outcome
Through a strategic optimization plan, the healthcare organization reduced its Java-related costs by more than 75%, turning an initial exposure of $907K into a far more manageable expense while maintaining compliance.
Client Testimonial
“Oracle’s Java licensing model posed a serious financial challenge for us. Thanks to Redress Compliance, we gained clarity, optimized our licensing, and significantly cut costs while ensuring compliance.”
— VP of IT, Healthcare Organization in North Carolina
