Oracle EBS Licensing – Intro

Oracle EBS Licensing is very complex, we have not come across a single organization that are compliant with their Oracle e-business suite licenses. In almost every case the financial risk is over 1 million usd. Read more in this article that will cover Oracle E-business suite and its licensing.

What is Oracle E-business suite?

Oracle e-Business Suite is a comprehensive enterprise resource planning (ERP) system that helps organizations automate and streamline their business processes. It is designed to provide a wide range of functionalities, including financial management, supply chain management, project management, and human resources management. Oracle e-Business Suite is typically used by large organizations to manage their core business processes, such as accounting, procurement, and inventory management.

One of the main benefits of Oracle e-Business Suite is its ability to integrate with a wide range of other systems and technologies. It provides a number of APIs and integration points that allow it to be connected to other systems, such as customer relationship management (CRM) systems, enterprise asset management (EAM) systems, and supply chain management (SCM) systems. This allows organizations to seamlessly share data and processes across different systems and departments, improving efficiency and effectiveness.

Oracle e-Business Suite is typically deployed on-premises, meaning that it is installed and run on the organization’s own servers and infrastructure. It can also be deployed in a cloud environment, using the Oracle Cloud platform. In either case, Oracle e-Business Suite is licensed on a per-user or per-CPU basis, depending on the specific edition and license agreement.

Oracle e-Business Suite is a modular system, with a number of different modules and applications that can be purchased and implemented based on the specific needs of the organization. Some of the main modules and applications included in Oracle e-Business Suite include:

• Financial Management: This module provides a range of financial management capabilities, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management.
• Supply Chain Management: This module provides a range of supply chain management capabilities, including procurement, inventory management, order management, and logistics.
• Project Management: This module provides a range of project management capabilities, including project planning, resource management, project tracking, and project costing.
• Human Resources Management: This module provides a range of human resources management capabilities, including employee management, benefits administration, payroll, and performance management.

Oracle E-business Suite Modules

• Here is a list of some of the main modules and applications included in Oracle EBS:
• Financial Management: This module provides a range of financial management capabilities, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management.
• Supply Chain Management: This module provides a range of supply chain management capabilities, including procurement, inventory management, order management, and logistics.
• Project Management: This module provides a range of project management capabilities, including project planning, resource management, project tracking, and project costing.
• Human Resources Management: This module provides a range of human resources management capabilities, including employee management, benefits administration, payroll, and performance management.
• Sales and Marketing: This module provides a range of sales and marketing capabilities, including sales forecasting, customer relationship management (CRM), and marketing campaign management.
• Manufacturing: This module provides a range of manufacturing capabilities, including engineering, manufacturing planning, and quality management.
• Service Management: This module provides a range of service management capabilities, including service request management, service level management, and service asset and configuration management.
• Public Sector: This module provides a range of capabilities for organizations in the public sector, including financial management, procurement, and asset management.
• Telecommunications: This module provides a range of capabilities for telecommunications companies, including billing and revenue management, customer care and support, and network management.
• Retail: This module provides a range of capabilities for retail organizations, including point-of-sale (POS) management, inventory management, and customer loyalty programs.
• Healthcare: This module provides a range of capabilities for healthcare organizations, including clinical and financial management, patient scheduling, and medical records management.
• These are just a few examples of the modules and applications available in Oracle EBS. There are many others available, depending on the specific needs of the organization

Oracle E-business suite licensing

Oracle application user – Under the per-user license model, Oracle charges a fee for each named user who is authorized to access EBS. A named user is defined as an individual user who is authorized to use the software, regardless of whether they are actively using it at any given time. The fee for each named user may vary based on the specific edition of EBS and the number of users being licensed.

A custom license (CAS) is a type of license for Oracle applications that is tailored to the specific needs and requirements of the organization. Custom licenses can be used to license Oracle applications in a way that is different from the standard license models that are available from Oracle.

Custom licenses may be used for a variety of purposes, such as to license Oracle applications in a way that is not covered by the standard license models, to add additional features or capabilities to the Oracle application, or to negotiate more favorable terms or pricing. Custom licenses may also be used to license Oracle applications in a way that is more closely aligned with the organization’s business model or usage patterns.

Custom licenses can be created through negotiations between the organization and Oracle. During these negotiations, the organization can specify the specific terms and conditions of the custom license, including the number of users, CPUs, or other resources that are covered by the license, the duration of the license, and any additional features or capabilities that are included.

It is important to carefully consider the specific terms and conditions of a custom license before entering into an agreement with Oracle. Custom licenses may have different terms and conditions than standard license models, and it is important to ensure that the custom license meets the needs and requirements of the organization.

Oracle Enterprise Metric – this is a license model where you do not count the number of users for specific product, but simply negotiate a contract with Oracle where you pay per revenue of your organizations. If your revenue grows you pay more, but if your revenue decreases you still pay the same amount to Oracle. You will pay the same amount to Oracle even if your users of Oracle E-business suite decreases. It is important to note that the revenue metric only applies to the EBS modules you are using, if you are using any other Oracle EBS products they are not covered by the enterprise metric.

5 most asked questions about Oracle EBS

1. What is Oracle EBS? Oracle EBS is a comprehensive enterprise resource planning (ERP) system that helps organizations automate and streamline their business processes. It is designed to provide a wide range of functionalities, including financial management, supply chain management, project management, and human resources management.
2. What are the main modules and applications of Oracle EBS? Oracle EBS is a modular system, with a number of different modules and applications that can be purchased and implemented based on the specific needs of the organization. Some of the main modules and applications included in Oracle EBS include financial management, supply chain management, project management, and human resources management.
3. How is Oracle EBS licensed? Oracle EBS is typically licensed on a per-user (application user) but it varies depending on the specific edition and license agreement. A per-user license allows a specific number of named users to access EBS, Oracle also offers an unlimited user license model for some of its applications, and a cloud-based licensing model for some of its applications.
4. What are the main benefits of using Oracle EBS? Some of the main benefits of using Oracle EBS include its ability to integrate with a wide range of other systems and technologies, its ability to automate and streamline business processes, and its support for a wide range of industries and business processes.
5. Can Oracle EBS be deployed in the cloud? Yes, Oracle EBS can be deployed in a cloud environment, using the Oracle Cloud platform. This allows organizations to host and manage their Oracle EBS installation in a cloud environment, rather than on their own servers and infrastructure.

Oracle EBS on AWS

Oracle e-Business Suite (EBS) can be deployed on Amazon Web Services (AWS) using the Oracle Cloud platform. AWS is a cloud computing platform that provides a range of services for hosting and managing applications and data in the cloud.

To deploy Oracle EBS on AWS, you will need to create an account with AWS and set up a virtual machine (VM) or container on which to install Oracle EBS. You will also need to purchase a license for Oracle EBS and ensure that you are in compliance with the terms of the license agreement.

Once you have set up your VM or container and installed Oracle EBS, you can use the Oracle Cloud platform to manage your Oracle EBS installation and take advantage of the scalability, reliability, and security provided by the AWS cloud.

It is important to carefully consider the specific requirements and constraints of your organization when deploying Oracle EBS on AWS. This can include factors such as the number of users, the amount of data being stored and processed, and the specific business processes that will be supported by Oracle EBS.

By properly planning and configuring your Oracle EBS deployment on AWS, you can take advantage of the benefits of cloud computing while ensuring that your Oracle EBS installation is scalable, reliable, and secure.

Here are some of the main benefits of deploying Oracle EBS on AWS:

1. Scalability: One of the main benefits of cloud computing is the ability to scale up or down based on the changing needs of the organization. By deploying Oracle EBS on AWS, organizations can easily scale their EBS installation up or down based on changes in demand or usage. This can help to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
2. Reliability: AWS is a highly reliable and secure cloud platform, with multiple layers of protection to ensure the availability and integrity of applications and data. By deploying Oracle EBS on AWS, organizations can take advantage of this reliability and minimize downtime and disruptions.
3. Security: AWS provides a range of security measures to protect applications and data from unauthorized access, including encryption, access controls, and network segmentation. By deploying Oracle EBS on AWS, organizations can benefit from these security measures and protect their critical business data and processes.
4. Cost savings: By deploying Oracle EBS on AWS, organizations can take advantage of the cost savings associated with cloud computing. Because cloud providers like AWS operate at scale, they can offer lower costs for infrastructure and other resources. This can help to reduce the total cost of ownership for Oracle EBS.
5. Integration with other AWS services: AWS provides a range of services that can be used to integrate with Oracle EBS, including analytics, machine learning, and data storage. By deploying Oracle EBS on AWS, organizations can take advantage of these services to extend the capabilities of their EBS installation.

Oracle EBS vs Oracle Fusion

Oracle e-Business Suite (EBS) and Oracle Fusion Applications are two different enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems offered by Oracle. Both systems are designed to help organizations automate and streamline their business processes, but they have some key differences.

Here are some of the main differences between Oracle EBS and Oracle Fusion Applications:

1. Architecture: Oracle EBS is based on a traditional, three-tier architecture, with a separate database, application server, and client tier. Oracle Fusion Applications, on the other hand, is based on a service-oriented architecture (SOA) that is designed to be more flexible and adaptable.
2. Modularity: Oracle EBS is a modular system, with a number of different modules and applications that can be purchased and implemented based on the specific needs of the organization. Oracle Fusion Applications, on the other hand, is a more integrated system that provides a wide range of functionalities out of the box.
3. Deployment options: Oracle EBS can be deployed on-premises or in a cloud environment, while Oracle Fusion Applications is only available as a cloud-based solution.
4. Pricing and licensing: Oracle EBS is typically licensed on a per-user or per-CPU basis, while Oracle Fusion Applications is typically priced based on the number of users and the specific modules and features being used.

Overall, the main difference between Oracle EBS and Oracle Fusion Applications is the way in which they are designed and the range of functionalities they offer. Oracle EBS is a more modular system that can be tailored to the specific needs of an organization, while Oracle Fusion Applications is a more integrated system that provides a wider range of functionalities out of the box.

How can Reveal Compliance help with our Oracle EBS licensing review

1. Ensuring compliance with the terms of the license agreement: By conducting a licensing review, organizations can identify any potential issues or areas of non-compliance with their EBS license agreement and take steps to address these issues and ensure compliance. This can help to minimize the risk of legal and financial consequences and ensure that the organization is using EBS in a way that is consistent with the terms of the license agreement.
2. Identifying opportunities to optimize EBS usage: A licensing review can help organizations to identify opportunities to optimize their use of EBS and reduce costs. For example, a review may identify opportunities to consolidate licenses, upgrade to a different edition of EBS, or migrate to a cloud-based deployment.
3. Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency: By identifying any areas where the organization is not fully utilizing its EBS licenses or where the EBS installation is not fully aligned with the organization’s business needs, a licensing review can help organizations to improve efficiency and get more value from their EBS investment.
4. Providing a roadmap for future EBS usage: A licensing review can provide a roadmap for future EBS usage, including recommendations on how to modify the organization’s use of EBS to align with the terms of the license agreement and the organization’s business needs. This can help organizations to plan and budget for their EBS usage going forward.

Overall, an Oracle EBS licensing review can be an important part of managing an organization’s Oracle EBS deployment, as it helps to ensure that the organization is compliant with their Oracle EBS licenses.