License Strategy Workshops

Transform complex vendor contracts into clear, defensible licensing plans.

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From Fine Print to Actionable Strategy

Oracle and Microsoft licensing programs shift constantly—core factors change, cloud rules evolve, and option lists grow. A License Strategy Workshop brings your IT, finance, and procurement teams together with House of Brick’s senior licensing consultants to break down contract language, dissect usage data, and chart the most cost-effective, audit-ready path forward.

License Strategy Workshop Engagement Framework

Phase	Key Actions	Outcomes
Pre-Workshop Discovery	Review current contracts, renewals, ULAs, usage metrics, and business goals	Tailored agenda & data pack
Educate	Explain the latest Oracle & SQL Server licensing rules for on-prem, cloud, and hybrid deployments	Shared vocabulary & rulebook
Analyze	Walk through Opscompass usage dashboards and entitlement data to surface gaps and shelfware	Live risk & savings matrix
Model Scenarios	Simulate ULA exits, cloud migrations, right-sizing, and support cost reductions	“What-if” cost models
Plan & Prioritize	Define next actions, owners, and timelines; outline audit-defense playbook	12-month license optimization roadmap

Workshop Deliverables

Customized slide deck covering rules, risks, and best practices
Live “what-if” workbook modeling license and support costs under multiple scenarios
Action plan with prioritized tasks, owners, and due dates
Audit-defense checklist aligned to your environment
Follow-up Q&A session to address new questions

Why Schedule a Workshop?

Avoid costly missteps before renewals, ULAs, mergers, or major cloud moves
Align stakeholders fast with a shared, accurate picture of entitlements and usage
Negotiate with confidence using modeled scenarios and audit-ready documentation

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