VMware vs Allstate: Progress with the Lawsuit Brought by VMware

VMware vs Allstate: Progress with the Lawsuit Brought by VMware

A few weeks ago, we first reported [https://palisadecompliance.com/resource/vmware-audits-sues-allstate-4-key-takeaways/] on the lawsuit brought by VMware against Allstate over a license audit. In this episode, we look more deeply at the suit, the complaints by VMware, the role of Connor Consulting in the audit, and actions from both sides thus far. Hear our perspective on this case as licensing experts. There are no cheerleaders – just a clear-eyed breakdown of where each side overplayed its hand and how a smarter audit strategy could have kept this out of court.

Luis Nunez – the World’s Greatest Oracle EBS Expert – Works for Us

In today’s episode we welcome Luis Nunez, Senior Director of Data Analysis and Delivery at Palisade Compliance. Luis talks about his incredible journey that started out with an unpaid job and a stack of Oracle PL/SQL manuals and led to his role at Palisade Compliance. Luis’s years in the Oracle LMS trenches and his encyclopedic knowledge of licensing has made him a leading Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) specialist. Or as he’s known at Palisade Compliance,”The World’s Greatest EBS Expert”. Tune in now to get a special insight into one of Palisade Compliance’s experts. Connect with Luis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-nunez/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-nunez/]

Inside the SAP–Teradata Legal Battle and What it Means for Enterprise Databases

In this episode we revisit SAP and Teradata's legal battle that began in 2018.  The Bridge Project, SAP and Teradata's joint venture designed to bridge SAP's ERP with Teradata's analytics database, is the foundation of the lawsuit.  The original complaint, filed by Teradata, accused SAP of trade secret misappropriation, copyright infringement, and antitrust violations. Both companies filed appeals in ensuing years. In October 2025, the US Supreme Court rejected a request for a hearing by SAP, allowing Teradata's suit to move ahead. This case has the potential to move to trial in 2026. We'll be covering the case as it develops, as well as the resulting precedent that will influence ERP migrations and data migrations. Stay tuned to find out if this case heads to trial this year or settles out of court.

Business Software Challenges and Predictions, with Lisa Morgan

In the final episode of 2025 we welcome Lisa Morgan, writer for InformationWeek. Software is more essential than ever and the rules around using it keep getting messier. Lisa brings her expert insight to the software challenges business leaders are facing now.  Craig and Lisa discuss how to deal with the friction that bubbles up during software audits and why misalignment between IT, procurement, legal, and business leaders turns small issues into larger crises. Lisa gives her predictions for 2026 including what new technologies may be in our future. For example, she explains the potential impact of quantum computing innovations. If you're a technology leader and looking for news on current trends and emerging technologies, follow Lisa on LinkedIn: https://linked.com/in/lisamorgan. ------- Thanks for tuning into The World's Greatest (Licensing) Podcast this year. We will see you in 2026!

When Fire Safety Meets Software with Drew Slocum

Fire code compliance, inspections, and safety operations is a niche yet vital industry that relies on processes that can become outdated and inefficient. When public safety is on the line, having a streamlined digital solution to simplify every step of the process is critical for companies who are responsible for managing this compliance. In this episode Craig interviews Drew Slocum, Chief Strategy Officer and co‑founder of Inspect Point, and host of The Fire Protection Podcast. Drew explains his journey from starting at Tyco International (now Johnson Controls) doing industrial engineering to co-founding Inspect Point. We discuss how Drew turned his fire protection know-how into recurring revenue with a B2B platform that helps fire protection teams eliminate operational inefficiencies, unify their tech stack, and navigate compliance codes. Learn more about Inspect Point and its work to help companies better protect their communities: https://inspectpoint.com Tune in to The Fire Protection Podcast: https://fire-protection-podcast.simplecast.com/