In a ULA, 'unlimited' doesn't mean what you think. Acquisitions, divestitures, downsizing, and even internal use reporting can all break the deal. We identify the scenarios where a ULA becomes more liability than asset — and when walking away is the smarter move.
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The Limits of Unlimited License Agreements
In a ULA, 'unlimited' doesn't mean what you think. Acquisitions, divestitures, downsizing, and even internal use reporting can all break the deal. We identify the scenarios where a ULA becomes more liability than asset — and when walking away is the smarter move.
Lena J. Weiner
Technical Writer
July 2020
5 min read
The bottom line
In a ULA, 'unlimited' doesn't mean what you think. Acquisitions, divestitures, downsizing, and even internal use reporting can all break the deal. We identify the scenarios where a ULA becomes more liability than asset — and when walking away is the smarter move.
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From our case files
"Unlimited" has edges, and clients find them at certification. Two engagements that mapped those edges early:
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Read the case studyA Second Opinion Saves Software Company from $8M ULA Mistake
A third-party software license consultant firm concluded that the software company was out of compliance and owed $57 million.
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Lena J. Weiner
Technical Writer
Lena covered software licensing, audits and asset management for LicenseFortress.
