×

Archives

  • December 2021
  • November 2021
  • October 2021
  • September 2021
  • August 2021
  • June 2021
  • May 2021
  • April 2021
  • March 2021
  • February 2021
  • January 2021
  • November 2020
  • October 2020
  • September 2020
  • August 2020
  • July 2020
  • June 2020
  • May 2020
  • April 2020
  • March 2020
  • February 2020
  • January 2020
  • September 2019
  • July 2019
  • June 2019
  • May 2019
  • April 2019
  • March 2019
  • February 2019
  • January 2019
  • December 2018
  • November 2018
  • October 2018
  • September 2018
  • August 2018
  • July 2018
  • June 2018
  • May 2018
  • April 2018
  • March 2018
  • February 2018
  • January 2018
  • December 2017
  • November 2017
  • October 2017
  • September 2017
  • August 2017
  • July 2017
  • June 2017
  • May 2017
  • April 2017
  • March 2017
  • February 2017
  • January 2017
  • December 2016
  • November 2016
  • October 2016
  • September 2016
  • August 2016
  • July 2016
  • June 2016
  • May 2016
  • April 2016
  • March 2016
  • February 2016
  • January 2016
  • December 2015
  • November 2015
  • October 2015
  • August 2015
  • June 2015
  • May 2015
  • April 2015
  • March 2015
  • February 2015
  • January 2015
  • December 2014
  • November 2014
  • October 2014
  • September 2014
  • August 2014
  • June 2014
  • May 2014
  • April 2014
  • March 2014
  • February 2014
  • January 2014
  • December 2013
  • November 2013
  • October 2013
  • September 2013
  • August 2013
  • July 2013
  • June 2013
  • May 2013
  • April 2013
  • March 2013
  • January 2013
  • December 2012
  • October 2012

Categories

  • Bots & AI
  • Business Applications
  • Industry Solutions
  • InfoPath Replacement
  • Microsoft Teams Integration
  • News & Press Releases
  • NITRO Studio
  • Remote Workforce
  • Security Management
  • Uncategorized

HOW TO SHOP

1 Login or create new account.
2 Review your order.
3 Payment & FREE shipment

If you still have problems, please let us know, by sending an email to support@website.com . Thank you!

SHOWROOM HOURS

Mon-Fri 9:00AM - 6:00AM
Sat - 9:00AM-5:00PM
Sundays by appointment only!
Questions? Email us at sales@crowcanyon.com
  • +1 (925) 478-3110

Crow Canyon SoftwareCrow Canyon Software

Crow Canyon Software

No-Code Business Process Automation for Microsoft 365, Teams, & SharePoint!

Call: +1 (925) 478-3110
Email: sales@crowcanyon.com

Crow Canyon Software
Offices in Benicia, CA & Wakefield, RI

  • HOME
    • ARIES HOMEPAGE
    • HOMEPAGE 4
    • ATHOS ONE-PAGENEW
  • Portfolio
  • HERO
  • FEATURES
    • BLOG
    • BLOG STYLE #2
    • s
    • s
    • CUSTOM SUBHEADERS
      • Sep
  • PAGES
    • THE COMPANY
      • ABOUT US
    • WORK & STORIES
    • DYNAMICS
      • F.A.Q.
    • SYSTEM
      • 404 PAGE
Free Demo
  • Home
  • Blog
  • News & Press Releases
  • What exactly is ‘Illegal Software’?

What exactly is ‘Illegal Software’?

by crowcanyon / Wednesday, May 20, 2015 / Published in News & Press Releases
Software Asset Management for SharePoint

It is not always readily apparent when an enterprise is operating unlicensed software as part of their IT asset stable. In a fast-growing business, the record-keeping often does not keep up with the pace of growth as decisions are made quickly to ramp up and fill demand. IT acquisitions increase at a record pace, and the usual details get left behind in the flurry. Now, when it comes time to gathering up the pieces, reestablish order, and confirm compliance, the particulars are often hard to find.

When it comes to Software Asset Management, the territory is wide and varied and is constantly expanding as new technology evolves. The enforcers of Software License Compliance are the creators of these software solutions and the trade organizations that represent them. Their vision of securing their intellectual property is broad and encompassing and examines all the nooks and crannies when searching for theft.

By far the largest area of software piracy is simply over-installation. Licensed software is downloaded on to more computers than have been authorized under licensing agreements. Disks copied for ease of installation and distribution then find their way beyond industry compliance and without the oversight of a centralized IT Software Asset Management data base.

The Business Software Alliance (BSA) defines Software Piracy as follows:

End-user piracy occurs when an employee reproduces copies of software without authorization. End-user piracy can take the following forms:

• Copying disks for installation and distribution.

• Using one licensed copy to install a program on multiple computers.

• Taking advantage of upgrade offers without having a legal copy of the version to be upgraded.

• Acquiring academic or other restricted or non-retail software without a license for commercial use.

• Sharing account or service access information.

Let us also clarify that the same license agreements that apply to software distributed in physical channels are also law in internet and cyberspace transactions and the U.S. Copyright Act does not differentiate. As well, licensing isn’t the only way software is protected; copyright and patent law also protects software from unauthorized copying, distribution, and sale.

Cloud Piracy, according to the BSA, includes web-based distribution of pirated software and under-licensing in a private cloud model, and public cloud distribution of software without a license to redistribute.  Their seminal 2014 “The Compliance Gap BSA GLOBAL SOFTWARE SURVEY” notes that compliance models and subscription abuse include the specific cloud computing services such as software-as-a-service (SaaS) and platform-as-a-service (PaaS). No stone is left unturned … all infringement is prohibited and subject to criminal prosecution as well as deep civil penalties and fines.

Do you know where your software is? Including Software Management in your IT Asset Management System is vital in exposing unknown software compliance liabilities and hidden software theft.

Next Blog in the SAM Series talks about the potential costs of a software audit including: Time, Energy and Fines. 

Crow Canyon

Scott Restivo has worked in the IT industry for over 20 years. A certified systems engineer, with CNE, MCSE, and CCNA designations, he consulted to major corporations and the military …read more

Creative Commons Attribution: Permission is granted to repost this article in its entirety with credit to Crow Canyon Systems and a clickable link back to this page.

  • Tweet

What you can read next

Microsoft Teams Webinar – Answers to Questions Raised
Technology Marches On – Is Your Company Keeping Up?
Crow Canyon Goes Modern!

Categories

  • Bots & AI
  • Business Applications
  • Industry Solutions
  • InfoPath Replacement
  • Microsoft Teams Integration
  • News & Press Releases
  • NITRO Studio
  • Remote Workforce
  • Security Management
  • Uncategorized

Recent Posts

  • PR: NITRO Studio Brings Business Process Automation to Microsoft 365 GCC High Users

  • Working from Home

    Crow Canyon Software Reacts to Capital’s Major Investment in Nintex

  • PR: Crow Canyon Software Awarded GSA Schedule 70 MAS Contract

  • Crow Canyon Software reacts to TPG Capital’s Major Investment in Nintex

  • Approvals: Critical Component of Many Business Process Workflows

Crow Canyon Software Logo

Crow Canyon builds upon your existing collaboration platforms in Office 365 and SharePoint to give your staff the tools they need to drive business process automation. Pick and choose the best solution for your organization.

  • Business Applications
  • Company Overview
  • NITRO Studio
  • Partners & Resellers
  • Solutions
  • Newsroom
  • Services
  • Purchase
  • Resources
  • Careers
  • Support
  • Request a Demo

Questions? Contact Us!

+1 (925) 478-3110
Email: sales@crowcanyon.com

Crow Canyon Systems, Inc.
Offices in Benecia, CA & Wakefield, RI

  • GET SOCIAL

© 2021 Crow Canyon Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Disclosure Agreement | Cookie Policy

TOP