UCLA seeks pre-litigation resolution with Oracle

Discussion understood to concern delayed SaaS transformation project

UCLA has entered pre-litigation discussions with Oracle, one of the suppliers underpinning its finance transformation project, which has been delayed by nearly six years.

The project has been on pause since August 2024 while the giant US university considers its options, including whether to continue using the vendor.

The Regents of the University of California's Compliance and Audit Committee recently listed a proposed settlement with Oracle America over an alleged contract breach as an action line on its meeting agenda.

UCLA Faculty Association member Dan Mitchell noted the item “likely refers to the failed Ascend 2.0 matter”, referring to the project name for the university’s finance and procurement system transformation.

A spokesperson for UCLA said in a statement emailed to The Register: "UCLA does not comment on confidential pre-litigation matters or potential settlements. The university continues to evaluate the most effective path...

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