En 10 ans, le taux d’utilisation de logiciels sans licence en France a baissé de 13 points de pourcentage, ce qui représente la baisse la plus forte pour un pays d’Europe de l’Ouest. Mais en dépit de cette amélioration, ce score demeure quand même supérieur à la moyenne de l’Europe de l’Ouest (28%), la France étant par ailleurs le pays où le marché des logiciels illicites est le plus important en termes de valeur, avec une estimation de 1,8 milliard d’euros. Read more

Computer users in Canada are using unlicensed software at an alarming rate, despite the link between unlicensed software and cyberattacks, according to the new Global Software Survey from BSA | The Software Alliance. Read more

BSA | The Software Alliance has joined more than a dozen technology trade associations in developing the first-ever Technology Sector Presidential Platform, designed to urge the 2016 presidential candidates to consider issues and implement policies that harness the power of technology, create jobs, grow the economy, foster innovation and continue to improve the lives of all Americans. Read more

BSA | The Software Alliance today highlighted the need for improved global intellectual property protection and enforcement, as well as concerns about growing barriers to trade in its annual Special 301 comments. Read more