A survey of 15,000 computer users from 33 countries found that 57 percent admitted to using pirated software. This represents a significant increase from last year’s 42 percent.
The Business Software Alliance (BSA) estimates that the global cost of software piracy has reached $63.4 billion annually.
Computer users in emerging markets worldwide are more likely to use pirated software than those from mature markets.
The BSA says only 20 percent of software pirates feel current enforcement approaches are an effective deterrent.
“It is clear that the fight against software piracy is far from over. Although emerging markets are of the greatest concern, the problem is still persisting in mature markets, in which one in four admit to using pirated software. One of the more troubling issues is that business decision makers purchase some legitimate copies but then turn a blind eye to further (illegal) installations for new users, locations and devices,” said Robin Fry, commercial services partner at DAC Beachcroft.
A survey of 15,000 computer users from 33 countries found that 57 percent admitted to using pirated software. This represents a significant increase from last year’s 42 percent.
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