Another "first" our country got. Greece comes first in software piracy according to data from the IDC World Study and released by the Business Software Alliance (BSA).
In 37% software piracy rate in the EU Member States, according to data from IDC's Global Study on Piracy 2003, released by the Business Software Alliance (BSA). In addition, the cost of piracy for local and international software companies in the region was calculated, with the value of pirated software being estimated at more than 8 billion
For Greece, the rate of piracy is estimated at 63%, far exceeding the European Union average. It is characteristic that this rate of piracy is the highest among the Member States, including those that have recently joined the 25 Europe. In addition, the value of software illegally traded in our country is touching 70,8 million (86,9 million dollars).
This year's BSA study of international software piracy, conducted for the first time by the international technology research firm IDC, covers important areas of the software market such as operating systems, consumer software and locally produced software. The inclusion of these new categories gives a broader and more accurate picture of the software piracy problem.
For research purposes, IDC utilized its international software and hardware shipments, conducted more than 5.600 interviews in 15 countries, and used its analysts around the world to evaluate local market conditions. IDC estimated the piracy rate and value of pirated software, using its own calculation models for PC, software and licensing deliveries from all industry companies in 86 countries.
On the occasion of the study, the BSA announced a five-point strategic action plan to tackle software piracy in the European Union.
BSA 5 Strategic Plan of Action:
1. Respect: To instill respect for intellectual property, starting at an early age in all European schools, universities and businesses.
2. Confidence: Increase confidence in the IT industry by ensuring that continued R & D will fuel investment and the booming digital economy in Europe.
3. Security: Ensure that all businesses understand the potential risks of reduced security from the use of non-genuine software and the importance of creating a secure and legitimate work environment.
4. Development and Innovation: Encourage the effective and rapid implementation of policies and laws that will create a healthy software industry and a dynamic innovation environment.
5. Software Resources Management: Increase the perception of software as a fundamental business asset in order to improve Software Asset Management.
In addition, BSA calls on EU governments be active in a number of areas, including:
European Copyright Directive (EU Enforcement Directive): a swift and faithful implementation of this recently adopted act is necessary. The Directive introduces new and best practices against piracy, as well as tools to combat counterfeiting in the area.
European Copyright Directive: to date, less than half of EU member states have adopted this Directive, which is a milestone in modernizing European copyright laws, creating the framework for a secure digital business environment. The deadline for implementing this Directive has expired for 18 months.
Digital Rights Management (DRM): the BSA encourages governments to take action against obstacles that prevent the adoption of Digital Rights Management in the region. The imposition of taxes on digital media and equipment and the lack of a common EU licensing framework. block this innovative solution, which helps tackle the problem of piracy in the front.
In 37% software piracy rate in the EU Member States, according to data from IDC's Global Study on Piracy 2003, released by the Business Software Alliance (BSA). In addition, the cost of piracy for local and international software companies in the region was calculated, with the value of pirated software being estimated at more than 8 billion
For Greece, the rate of piracy is estimated at 63%, far exceeding the European Union average. It is characteristic that this rate of piracy is the highest among the Member States, including those that have recently joined the 25 Europe. In addition, the value of software illegally traded in our country is touching 70,8 million (86,9 million dollars).
This year's BSA study of international software piracy, conducted for the first time by the international technology research firm IDC, covers important areas of the software market such as operating systems, consumer software and locally produced software. The inclusion of these new categories gives a broader and more accurate picture of the software piracy problem.
For research purposes, IDC utilized its international software and hardware shipments, conducted more than 5.600 interviews in 15 countries, and used its analysts around the world to evaluate local market conditions. IDC estimated the piracy rate and value of pirated software, using its own calculation models for PC, software and licensing deliveries from all industry companies in 86 countries.
On the occasion of the study, the BSA announced a five-point strategic action plan to tackle software piracy in the European Union.
BSA 5 Strategic Plan of Action:
1. Respect: To instill respect for intellectual property, starting at an early age in all European schools, universities and businesses.
2. Confidence: Increase confidence in the IT industry by ensuring that continued R & D will fuel investment and the booming digital economy in Europe.
3. Security: Ensure that all businesses understand the potential risks of reduced security from the use of non-genuine software and the importance of creating a secure and legitimate work environment.
4. Development and Innovation: Encourage the effective and rapid implementation of policies and laws that will create a healthy software industry and a dynamic innovation environment.
5. Software Resources Management: Increase the perception of software as a fundamental business asset in order to improve Software Asset Management.
In addition, BSA calls on EU governments be active in a number of areas, including:
European Copyright Directive (EU Enforcement Directive): a swift and faithful implementation of this recently adopted act is necessary. The Directive introduces new and best practices against piracy, as well as tools to combat counterfeiting in the area.
European Copyright Directive: to date, less than half of EU member states have adopted this Directive, which is a milestone in modernizing European copyright laws, creating the framework for a secure digital business environment. The deadline for implementing this Directive has expired for 18 months.
Digital Rights Management (DRM): the BSA encourages governments to take action against obstacles that prevent the adoption of Digital Rights Management in the region. The imposition of taxes on digital media and equipment and the lack of a common EU licensing framework. block this innovative solution, which helps tackle the problem of piracy in the front.
