Bsas study estimates the volume and value of unlicensed software installed on personal computers across more than 110 national and regional economies. Its members are among the worlds most innovative companies, creating software solutions that spark the. Have you received an audit letter from bsa business. The license that comes with the software should indicate if the license is. In completing the form below, you can easily and confidentially help us to end software piracy in the gb. The bsa usually initiates an investigation after it receives a confidential report. May 10, 2016 software piracy claims can ruin your business and reward those responsible. China slams wests distorted view of piracy youtube. A group called the business software alliance had written him to claim that his 10person architectural firm in galveston.
May 16, 2016 furthermore we urge those who are aware of businesses using unlicensed software to report piracy. The software alliance bsa is the leading advocate for. The pc software piracy rate increased in two regions, asia pacific and the middle. According to the business software alliance bsa, an international association representing the. Report piracy ibm is a member of the business software alliance bsa and you may report suspected piracy of ibm software to.
Founded as the business software alliance, it dropped business from its name in october 2012, and styles itself bsa the software alliance. Next page next a membership in bsa the software alliance provides you a seat at the table with the worlds leading software companies. A sound software asset management sam program with regular it audits will. Zoom in and click on the pointers to view more information of individual attacks. At bsa the software alliance, we believe developers should be compensated for the products they create. Business software alliance it news africa up to date. Small business in cross hairs of software piracy crackdown. Costliest software piracy is in europe, study finds the. To learn the progress of your report, we ask that you please call our piracy hotline at 1888nopiracy. This live map shows all piracy and armed robbery incidents reported to imb piracy reporting centre during 2020. Protecting your business from a bsa audit and software piracy claims may 10, 2018 in recent years, a growing number of businesses have discovered that missteps related to software. We take all appropriate measures to ensure your confidentiality and the confidentiality of your case at all times. Some industries, like manufacturing, are heavier abusers, however.
Bsa is the leading advocate for the global software industry before governments and in the international marketplace. Business software alliance says a portion of settlements in software piracy cases can go to the informants. Nov 11, 2012 microsoft and other members of the business software alliance in the united states complain that nearly 80 per cent of the software installed on personal computers in china is pirated. Furthermore we urge those who are aware of businesses using unlicensed software to report piracy. When you buy software to use on the computer it comes with a license. Every new device sold creates a possible socket for operating system and software piracy. On average, software piracy has increased in the asiapacific region to 61 percent of total devices in 2015 from 59 percent in 2009 bsa, the software alliance, 2016. If exact coordinates are not provided, estimated positions are shown based on. A reward will be paid only if bsa pursues an investigation and, as a direct result of the information provided by you, receives a monetary settlement from the reported organization. The annual survey by the business software alliance bsa and industry. According to the business software alliance bsa, which represents the worlds largest software makers by revenue, virtually no organization large or small, commercial or nonprofit, governmental, religious. Jul 31, 20 these are the rights that the business software alliances enforcement department is attempting to protect. The business software alliance bsa has put out a report showing that while the use of unlicensed software is dropping, it is due to a fear of malware rather than a worry of a visit from the. To receive industrywide information about software piracy, consumers can call the business software alliance bsa antipiracy hotline at 18886674722.
Alarm raised, deck lights switched off, accommodation locked down and engines started and headed towards tema. Both the software and information industry association siia and the business software alliance bsa estimate that up to 40 percent of installed business software worldwide, and 23 percent in the u. Jun 21, 2002 if the answer is no, you may be a target for a software audit. Whistleblowers can be rewarded for disclosing computer crimes. Distributor for reporting companies that illegally selldistribute software. According to the 2010 global software piracy study, run by the business software alliance bsa, the countrys piracy rate remained at 35% in 2010, while the commercial value of unlicensed. A sound software asset management sam program with regular it audits will ensure that businesses can avoid the damaging consequences of using unlicensed software and get the best returns from their investments in it, said chan. If you violate the terms of the license, or make unauthorized copies, you might get a letter from the bsa seeking to audit your business.
Whistleblowers can be rewarded for disclosing computer. Please keep in mind some ibm software, such as aix levels higher then 5. Protecting your business from a bsa audit and software. Business software alliance offers milliondollar reward for. One in three pieces of software in za are unlicensed. The business software alliance bsa has put out a report showing that while the use of unlicensed software is dropping, it is due to a fear of malware rather than a worry of a visit from the lawyers. Ghana navy was notified and requested to board to search the vessel on arrival. Related maritime crimes such as incidents against fishing boats and. If you know a company using unlicensed business software, file a report. Two pirates armed with ak47 rifles in a boat approached and boarded a drifting container ship. Software piracy is a serious issue for the software industry. Jun 05, 2018 the business software alliance bsa has put out a report showing that while the use of unlicensed software is dropping, it is due to a fear of malware rather than a worry of a visit from the lawyers. North america and western europe experienced smaller dollar losses in. The west midlands has become the latest battle ground in the business software alliance s fight against piracy.
Software piracy claims can ruin your business and reward those responsible. Yarrrr, the business software alliance reckons piracy be. If you violate the terms of the license, or make unauthorized copies, you. Sep 20, 2011 the computer software industry is worth a couple hundred billion dollars in the american economy, but companies say theyre losing a big chunk of change every year due to program piracy. Whistleblowers can be rewarded for disclosing computer crimes, report says. If i report software piracy to the bsa, will my name be kept confidential. Bsa the software alliance attempts to reduce piracy in india. Ap technology writer michael gaertner worried he could lose his company. Software piracy claims can ruin your business and reward.
Idc says piracy loss figure is misleading ars technica. The business software alliance bsa organization conducts a yearly study of software piracy. Bsa the software alliance attempts to reduce piracy in. According to the business software alliance bsa, which represents the worlds largest software makers by revenue, virtually no organization large or small, commercial or nonprofit, governmental, religious or educational is immune to software piracy. Tackling the challenges of cybersecurity in africa 1. Over the past nine months, ohio was identified as one of the top. Both the software and information industry association siia and the business software.
Bsa offers facebook users cash if they rat on software. The latest report from the business software alliance concludes that software piracy declined in the united states throughout 2002. The piracy report covers acts of piracy in international waters, armed robbery of ships in territorial waters and maritime terrorism. It is funded through membership dues based on member companys software revenues, and through settlements from companies it successfully brings action against. The computer software industry is worth a couple hundred billion dollars in the american economy, but companies say theyre losing a big chunk of change every year due to program piracy. Western europe, centraleastern europe and the middle eastafrica. Sep 26, 20 business software alliance says a portion of settlements in software piracy cases can go to the informants. Forbes india is your destination for business, stock market, startup and technology news, and a peek into the lives of indias. Each year, the business software alliance receives more than 2,500 reports of business software piracy from across the country. To learn the progress of your report, we ask that you please call our piracy hotline at 1888no piracy.
Related maritime crimes such as incidents against fishing boats and tugboats are also incorporated in the report and the underlying reasons for incidents are investigated in order create a more complete picture for domain awareness. Software pirates can sink your ship grand rapids business. Please note that the investigative process is very thorough and can take several months for significant. Business software alliance offers milliondollar reward. Itnewsafrica provides unparalleled insight into enterprise it trends, innovation and technology in africa to the most discerning professionals, entrepreneurs, investors and it decisionmakers. According to the business software alliance bsa, an international association. A bsa the software alliance team member will provide you with the latest information. Its members are among the worlds most innovative companies, creating software solutions that spark the economy and improve modern life. If the reward requirements have been met, then bsa will consider you for a reward.
The business software alliance, a trade group representing adobe, apple and microsoft, is offering hard cash to facebook users who report businesses that use unlicensed software. Suritec june 2014 piracy report 9 west africa thirteen incidents of piracy and robbery of vessels were reported off the gulf of guinea in february 2018 of which eight were recorded off the nigerian coast. If exact coordinates are not provided, estimated positions are shown based on information provided. Software piracy restricted in sa it news africa up to. Eighth annual bsa global software piracy study bsa the. Software piracy is so widespread that it exists in homes, schools, businesses and government offices. End business software piracy is an initiative of bsa the software alliance. On average, software piracy has increased in the asiapacific region to 61 percent of total devices in 2015 from 59. A strategy of targeting specific areas has been used in the past in both glasgow and.
Software piracy worldwide business ecommerce times. Piracy is not just a concern for software publishers. The bsa usually initiates an investigation after it receives a confidential report of unauthorized software use. Microsoft and other members of the business software alliance in the united states complain that nearly 80 per cent of the software installed on personal computers in china is pirated. These are the rights that the business software alliances enforcement department is attempting to protect. Software computer piracy and your business findlaw.
Software industry names ohio a hot spot for piracy of. The global software survey for 2018 by the business software alliance confirms that a lot of work remains to be done in the area of software piracy and this remains to be a challenge for africa. Be part of the antipiracy solution and report software piracy confidentially. Please note that the investigative process is very thorough and can take several months for significant developments. Sep 30, 20 when you buy software to use on the computer it comes with a license. Piracy the business software alliance is pressing charges against 25 people the organization accuses of trafficking pirated software on the internet. Introduction the 20 economic report on africa, a joint. Four incidents, one off cotonou, benin, one off cameroon and two off brass, nigerian, resulted in the kidnapping of 31 crew members.
Click the magnifying glass button to view a map of the attack location and to get further details. Nov 05, 2018 the global software survey for 2018 by the business software alliance confirms that a lot of work remains to be done in the area of software piracy and this remains to be a challenge for africa. Cios report the top benefits of strong software compliance. Computer piracy is different from copying other recorded media, such as videotapes and compact disks, because there is no degradation in the quality of the copy. A change in the winds for software piracy epicenter.
Yarrrr, the business software alliance reckons piracy be down. Targeted companies are contacted by the bsas attorneys, who request the company conduct a self audit and report the results. The table below gives a narrative of the most recent attacks. End user for piracy at the company where you work or have worked. According to the business software alliance bsa, an international association representing the leading software developers, software piracy is practiced by individual pc users as well as computer professionals who deal wholesale in stolen applications. Your name will never be revealed outside of bsa the software alliance unless required by law. A bsa the software alliance team member will provide you. Figures released by the bsa and the software alliance show that unlicensed software has cost south african business over r5. The license that comes with the software should indicate if the license is transferable. If the answer is no, you may be a target for a software audit.