Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the increasing challenges and costs associated with Oracle's Java compliance audits, leading many organizations to consider migrating to open-source alternatives like OpenJDK due to financial pressures and the complexity of compliance management [1][12][21]. Compliance Challenges - 73% of companies have faced Oracle-initiated Java compliance audits in the past three years [1]. - 37% of respondents identify managing software licenses as their biggest challenge, while 36% struggle with discovering software licenses [4]. - 29% attribute compliance issues to the complexity of software development environments, making it difficult to track license usage across various platforms [5]. Financial Impact - Over 54% of organizations spend more than $100,000 annually to resolve licensing non-compliance issues, with 27% spending over $500,000 [6]. - The costs associated with compliance include not only fines but also the time and resources spent on audits and purchasing additional licenses [6][8]. Migration to Open Source - 79% of respondents have migrated to or plan to migrate to OpenJDK alternatives, with only 14% intending to continue using Oracle Java subscriptions [13][19]. - 15% have completed their migration, while 22% have started, and 25% are actively planning [15]. - The primary motivations for migrating include security and reliability (51%) and cost reduction (42%) [17]. Cost Comparison - More than two-thirds of respondents estimate they can save at least 40% on Java licensing costs after migrating to open-source solutions [23]. - Only 4% of respondents are unconcerned about Oracle's pricing and licensing policies [21]. Ongoing Compliance Awareness - Even after migrating to open-source, organizations must remain vigilant about Oracle Java usage, as over 75% of respondents undergo at least two compliance checks annually [25]. - Many companies are questioning the fairness of Oracle's licensing model due to the increasing costs and audit pressures [26].