ORACLE MAY BE NEXT IN EU SOFTWARE LICENSING HOT SEAT FOLLOWING SAP DEAL

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MLex reports the European Commission (EC) has started examining Oracle's software licensing practices ahead of a possible formal investigation, with one source saying regulators are seeking third-party views. The scrutiny follows the Commission's SAP probe, which ended with binding commitments to abolish reinstatement fees and reduce back-maintenance fees. An EC spokesperson said there is currently no formal investigation into any company.