November
27 2003
As part of our continuing campaign to wipe out pirated version of WPD and WX1 software, we are urging all our clients to report any cases of suspected illegally-obtained software to the Business Software Alliance, an organization promoting a safe and legal digital world.
Cases can be reported anonymously on the BSA website (www.bsa.org) .
About BSA:
BSA’s top priorities include enhancing trust and security in cyberspace, reducing software piracy, promoting strong policies for intellectual property protection and free trade, and educating the public about sound software management practices.
BSA's acts against unauthorized use and copying
of member company software in 65 countries throughout the world. BSA's
anti-piracy enforcement program has resulted in substantial reductions in the
level of software piracy around the world and in new market growth for legal
computer software. This program has also educated users and governments on
responsible software management practices and led to the shut down of pirate
Internet sites, illegal CD presses and pirated software retail outlets.
As the leading voice for the software industry
in capitals around the world and before multilateral organizations, BSA’s
policy department works closely with BSA members to advocate strong
intellectual property protection, increased security measures, reduction of
trade barriers, liberal use of encryption technology, and other policies to
enhance and facilitate the continued success of the software industry.
BSA's public affairs department seeks to
educate the public about software piracy by engaging in "positive"
marketing, advocating the benefits of legal software and software management. Members
have the opportunity to participate in numerous public relations campaigns
throughout the year designed to encourage companies, often in a specific
industry or geographical area, to evaluate their software licenses and ensure
that they are legal. These campaigns frequently generate significant increases
in member software revenue from companies who want to do the right thing, but
were previously not aware that they were not in compliance.
BSA is a member-driven organization and asks
that representatives of member companies actively serve on regional committees,
the policy council, the board of directors, and working groups created to
address critical industry issues. BSA actions are taken with the guidance and
advice of our member companies. While BSA requires a larger commitment than
some trade associations in terms of dues and attention from member companies,
it is an organization that moves quickly and effectively to show measurable
results on industry priorities.