UK universities and colleges have entered a £9.86 million contract with Oracle to utilize its Java SE Universal Subscription, which controversially changed the licensing model to a per-employee basis. This new subscription model has faced criticism for potentially leading to significant cost increases, with estimates indicating expenses could rise by two to five times. Previously, licensing was issued on a per-user basis. Despite Jisc Services Limited's framework agreement that includes waiving historic fees, many institutions are urged to explore alternatives due to the financial impact of Oracle's new model.
UK universities have signed a contract with Oracle worth up to £9.86 million for the Java SE Universal Subscription, despite concerns over increased costs.
The new Oracle Java licensing model, introduced in 2023, transitions from per-user to per-employee fees, leading some analysts to predict costs could rise substantially.
Gartner's analysis reveals that Oracle's subscription could be two to five times more expensive than the previous licensing structure, impacting large organizations significantly.
Organizations have been strongly advised to reconsider their use of Oracle software due to the potential cost implications of the new Java licensing model.
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