Armenia's software piracy rates second highest in the world
According to research conducted by International Data Corporation (IDC) International Company in 110 countries, this year's leaders for use of pirate software are Georgia (95%), Armenia (92%), Bangladesh (92%), Zimbabwe (92%), Moldavia (90%), Azerbaijan (90%) and Sri Lanka (90%).
According to Softline International Armenia General Manager, Armen Karapetyan software piracy rate in Armenia is 85-90%. He also added that within the last 2 years use of unlicensed software decreased 2-5% in Armenia through the efforts of Microsoft Armenia and RA Government.
According to 2008 results, average level of software piracy in the world comprised 41%, exceeding 2007 results by 3%. The lowest piracy rate is registered in US -20%, Japan and Luxemburg - 21%. Losses from the use of unlicensed production are estimated at USD 35 billion, IDC reported.
According to Softline International Armenia General Manager, Armen Karapetyan software piracy rate in Armenia is 85-90%. He also added that within the last 2 years use of unlicensed software decreased 2-5% in Armenia through the efforts of Microsoft Armenia and RA Government.
According to 2008 results, average level of software piracy in the world comprised 41%, exceeding 2007 results by 3%. The lowest piracy rate is registered in US -20%, Japan and Luxemburg - 21%. Losses from the use of unlicensed production are estimated at USD 35 billion, IDC reported.
