Quest Audit Defense
To deal with Quest’s license auditors, you need former license auditors on your side.
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Navigating Quest’s license audits requires specialized knowledge and experience. If you are facing an audit notice or are currently in the audit process, reach out to us for immediate consultation.
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With our experience and expertise, we can reduce resolution costs at any stage of the audit.
Rising Threat of Quest License Audits
Increased Audits
Experience Matters
Navigating Quest’s Aggressive Audit Practices
Invasive Methodologies
Strategic Defense
Quest license audits are on the rise.
Within the last two years, Quest Software has built up a large team of dedicated license auditors that aggressively pursues license compliance revenue from existing Quest customers.
Our audit defense team consists of former license auditors from Big 4 Accounting firms.
We have the experience to defend against audits, handle unreasonable requests, and challenge findings with precision.
Quest's invasive and intrusive audit methodologies are dangerous for the unprepared.
Without careful Quest audit defense, customers risk providing unnecessary evidence in the form of data that Quest can leverage in court.
Audit defense is what we do.
Our team of former Deloitte and KPMG auditors are your best hope for resolving a Quest license audit favorably.
How do we do it
Our Comprehensive Audit Defense Approach
Take Control of the Audit
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Response Team Assembly
We assist you in assembling a dedicated response team and developing a clear response plan.
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Understanding Contracts
We help you comprehend the contractual terms and definitions, empowering you to dictate the audit process rather than the auditors.
Rapid Self-Audit
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Pre-Audit Assessment
We perform a rapid self-audit to assess your Oracle software deployment and inventory of licenses, giving you insight into your compliance status before facing the auditors.
Education on Key Topics
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Important Topics
We educate you on crucial aspects such as virtualization, Backup & DR, matched metrics, and support levels that significantly impact your compliance position.
Push Back Against Unreasonable Requests
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Challenge Findings
We provide guidance on how to effectively contest unreasonable requests and conclusions drawn by the auditors.
Final Negotiation Support
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Negotiation Strategy
After the audit, we closely support you during negotiations, leveraging our experience and knowledge of Quest contracts to minimize resolution costs.
Post-Audit Improvements
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Asset Management Practices
Post-audit, we assist in developing better asset management practices for your Quest software.
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Self-Assessment Implementation
We help implement a self-assessment program to ensure ongoing compliance with Quest software usage.
Defend Against Quest Software Audits with Expert Guidance
Like any software license audit, the key to managing the audit from customer’s perspective is to maintain control of all aspects of the audit, from day one. Yet, for most companies, managing software audits is not a common practice and are typically not prepared for a methodical audit defense.
Irrespective of the phase of the audit, Redwood Compliance’s team of ex-Deloitte and KPMG licensing experts can provide crucial assistance and help reduce the total cost of resolution.
Our methodical approach is designed to accomplish the following:
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Put you back in control of the license audit.
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Assist you in assembling the appropriate response team and response plan.
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Help you understand the contractual terms and definitions, as opposed to the auditors dictating the terms to you.
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Perform a rapid self-audit so you are aware of the situation before Oracle presents a bill. This includes assessing your deployment of Oracle software, as well as your inventory of Oracle licenses.
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Educate you on important topics like virtualization, Backup & DR, matched metrics, support levels, and others that can have a significant impact on your compliance position.
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Push back against unreasonable requests and conclusions made by the auditors.
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Closely support you in the final negotiation phase with Oracle. Once the audit is completed, the auditors will present you with a final report and (usually) a large bill. We will leverage our experience and intimate knowledge of Oracle contracts and put you in control of the negotiation and work to reduce your cost of resolving the audit.
Ready For a Conversation?
Let’s discuss how we can assist you in managing Quest license audits effectively. Schedule a 1-hour complimentary consultation today to secure your interests in this critical area.
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