The Multi-Cloud Maze of Licensing and Architecture

Event:
UKOUG 2025
Date:
December 2, 2025
Location:
Birmingham, UK

About this presentation

Don’t let the complexity of your Oracle estate prevent your next move. This is your chance for a direct, transparent consultation with experts Paul Buckley and Biju Thomas on the two largest financial risks in the Oracle lifecycle: Cloud Migration and License Support.

Bring your toughest questions—no matter how old or unsupported your environment may be.

We will focus on your specific applications, offering actionable insights into the Multi-Cloud Maze of Licensing & Architecture. Get clarity on the high-stakes financial game of running Oracle on AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Learn the secrets to vCPU-to-license conversion rules and how they lead to unexpected costs.
• Explore how Oracle Database@XXX offerings (such as Database@Azure) fundamentally change the license game by using OCI rules, offering potential cost relief, and creating new architectural possibilities.
• See how smart architecture and the correct license deployment (BYOL vs. License-Included) prevent massive, unbudgeted expenses.

We’re not only guaranteeing answers and strategies to build a financially sound roadmap to the future. The financial and compliance topics discussed today are just the beginning, because this session also marks the return of the UKOUG Oracle License SIG!

The Licensing SIG will provide ongoing, non-vendor-biased peer support and expert insight into the ever-changing world of Oracle licensing, compliance, and cloud optimization. Let your voice be heard and help shape the future of this impactful group.