The European Commission is gathering views from external stakeholders regarding Oracle's software licensing practices, following a recent settlement reached with SAP. While no formal investigation has been launched yet, this move signals potential regulatory scrutiny for Oracle in the region. The Commission appears to be assessing whether Oracle's model poses similar competition concerns to those identified in the SAP case.
- No formal probe launched yet, but Commission is actively seeking market feedback.
- EU regulators may view Oracle's licensing terms through the lens of the recent SAP settlement.
- Prepare for potential compliance audits or mandatory changes to licensing structures.
- Monitor official EU announcements for the transition from inquiry to formal investigation.
- Review current Oracle contracts to identify clauses that might draw regulatory attention.
