ZAGREB, July 8, 2018 - In Croatia, 50% of software installed on personal computers is unlicensed, which is just one percentage point down in comparison to 2016, according to figures presented recently by the Business Software Alliance (BSA).
BSA experts warn that unlicensed software "is increasingly risky and expensive." In order to lessen the risk of cyber attacks, companies in Croatia are supposed to update software on their systems and remove unlicensed software, the BSA says in a press release issued last Monday.
The Washington-based association has conducted a survey in 110 countries and regions, encompassing nearly 23,000 answers from consumers, employees and executives of IT companies. "Around the world, years of education and enforcement, and a growing understanding of the benefits of properly managing software assets, have led to a modest decrease in unlicensed software use. From 2015 to 2017, the worldwide unlicensed software rate declined 2 percentage points from 39 percent to 37 percent and the commercial value of unlicensed software dropped 8 percent in constant currency to $46.3 billion globally. Despite this progress, the majority of software in more than half of the markets surveyed is unlicensed – demonstrating the need for continued progress," BSA says.
IT executives have warned that "unlicensed software is increasingly risky and expensive." "Malware from unlicensed software costs companies worldwide nearly $359 billion a year. CIOs report that avoiding data hacks and other security threats from malware is the number one reason for ensuring their networks are fully licensed."
The Software Alliance (www.bsa.org) is an advocate for the global software industry before governments and in the international marketplace.
