Software piracy is theft

Article Abstract:

Software piracy, the theft of intellectual property, is a violation of US and international copyright laws that are applicable to both organizations and individuals. Software piracy is the illegal copying, for which the developers are not paid, of software. Software piracy accounted for losses of $15 billion in 1994, of which 20% was in the US, 40% in Europe, and 30% in Asia. Software piracy is common, because it involves easy and undetectable mechanisms, without any quality loss. Internet and electronic bulletin board services encourage piracy.

Prevention

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Piracy doesn't pay

Article Abstract:

Engineering firms are the third most frequently fined businesses for software license violations after manufacturing and health care organizations. Copying software is so easy that users do not consider the act as a form of stealing. This is why software infringement has become so prevalent. However, fines for software piracy in the US and Canada begin at $250,000 and $1 million, respectively, per copyright violation. Engineering firms ought to take inventory of the software they have to avoid piracy lawsuits.

Software protection, Copy protection

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Yesterday's data - tomorrow

Article Abstract:

The nature of their work and projects require engineering firms to store documentation for future use. This was easy to do prior to the emergence of computer-aided design and geographic information systems. Ever changing computer hardware technologies and software programs are making data storage a difficult task. Engineering firms must develop a strategic plan for transferring their existing data to consistent, lasting, accessible formats.

Planning, Information resources management, Information storage and retrieval

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