Episode 95: Oracle Update: TikTok, Sunrise Firefighters, JEDI, & The Supreme Court

In this podcast AJ Witt, Dean Bolton & Michael Corey from LicenseFortress, & Art Beeman and Joel Muchmore from Beeman & Muchmore discuss current topics in Oracle licensing in the context of the landmark Mars vs Oracle case. We highlight best practice in transacting with Oracle: • Understanding agreements • Thinking about the exit • What it actually means when you buy and run Oracle software • Does all software licensing need specialist legal counsel? We also cover a number of wider topics relating to Oracle and “Big Tech” in general with a surprising take on the current Oracle-Walmart-TikTok deal, an update on Sunrise Firefighters action over Oracle’s cloud revenue, and the future direction of technology companies in the US. Show Notes: For more on Mars vs Oracle see https://www.itassetmanagement.net/2016/01/19/mars-vs-oracle/ For more on Sunrise Firefighters, including our call for evidence see https://www.itassetmanagement.net/2019/12/04/oracle-cloud-fraud/ For updates on Oracle licensing and other Oracle-related content see - https://www.itassetmanagement.net/oracle-licensing/