Switch to third-party support One of the best ways you can save on your Oracle costs is to switch to a third-party provider for your Oracle support and maintenance. Watch the video clip below to see why this should be a consideration for your organisation. Watch the video highlight Watch the full webinar This is only one tactic for negotiating …

If they won’t put it in writing, don’t believe it Many organisations get caught out, when what Oracle sales reps say, and what they do, don’t match. We see this often, when organisations are promised optimistic timescales and lower costs, only to be let down in the contract. Watch the video clip below to ensure your organisation doesn’t fall prey …

Managing Oracle’s sales timeline Many organisations are pushed by Oracle to sign certain clauses, but it’s important to know what you will and won’t accept when it comes to negotiating your next contract. This will stop you from being forced into a contract that isn’t right for your organisation. Watch the video clip below to understand how you can manage …

Escape your Oracle ULA Many organisations do not fully understand their rights when it comes to ULAs. This causes organisations to miss opportunities to renegotiate their contracts and escape their ULAs, which we see time and time again. Watch the video clip below to see how you can leverage this in your Oracle contract negotiations. Watch the video highlight Watch …

Right-size your Oracle estate Right-sizing your Oracle estate is one of the key tactics you can utilise during negotiations with Oracle. For example, reducing the size of your estate will enable shelfware to be kept to a minimum. Watch the video clip below to find out how to leverage this tactic for negotiating your contract with Oracle. Watch the video …

Conduct an audit on your Oracle estate Many organisations don’t have a full understanding of their licences, but it is vital that you match your estate to your future plans to use as a negotiation tactic with your next discussion with Oracle. Watch the video clip below to find out more about conducting an internal audit. Watch the video highlight …

Understand your contract with Oracle Many organisations underestimate the importance of understanding their contracts with Oracle. For example, there are different clauses for different customers, and Oracle regularly update their terms with large implications. Watch the video clip below to understand why you need to be aware of every implication of your Oracle contract. Watch the video highlight Watch the …

Is what vendors say about third-party support true? A concern we hear frequently from customers is that third-party support does not provide the same level of protection. This is a common misconception that vendors often rely on to keep customers trapped paying high maintenance fees. Watch the video clip below as our Senior Consultant, Ben Banton, debunks the myths that …

Patching security issues with Trend Micro We monitor critical patch updates and common vulnerabilities and exposure lists, and work with Trend Micro to create a fix. Fixes are released each week through virtual patching, rather than waiting months for a patch to be released through the traditional patching method used by vendors. Watch the video clip below to understand how …

Virtual patching with Trend Micro Whilst Oracle and SAP use the traditional patching method, we have partnered with Trend Micro to provide virtual patching. But how does this work? Watch the video clip below to understand how organisations are protected through virtual patching. Watch the video highlight Watch the full webinar This is only one part of ERP security and …