Competition and use of black hat techniques by someone (nothing proved yet so no blame game) but the fact is Blu-Ray website was hacked and it was re-directing to HD DVD site.
Tech2 news suggests:
The war between Blu-Ray and HD DVD has been carrying on in full swing this entire year. There have been a lot of charges traded and numbers proclaimed, about who is winning the format war. Carrying the war to the next level, an HD DVD enthusiast hacked the Blu-Ray website and re-directed it to the HD DVD website.
Showing posts with label anti-piracy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label anti-piracy. Show all posts
Friday, December 28, 2007
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Which software do you use?
When it comes to Corporate and Business deals/operations, most of us would agree that a licensed software is a must.
It not only affects the performance and lowering the downtime, but also boosts confidence while dealing with overseas clients and meeting the expectations.Especially the Marketing personel has to face the Music if any doubts raising the authentic software and the permissions are concerned. After all marketing ( online or offline) shows you how responsible businessmen and further citizen you can be.
Rediff News has some more info:
Illegal and unlicensed software installations continue to be a problem and source of revenue loss for software companies worldwide.
In fact, 55 per cent of the executives interviewed estimated their firms' losses at greater than 10 per cent of the total revenue, according to a recent survey by KPMG, the audit, tax and advisory firm.
The picture is grim in India too, with 50 per cent of the software in use being pirated.
Overall, 87 per cent of the executives claimed a revenue loss due to unlicensed use.
What's more, 77 per cent of those surveyed agreed with the International Data Corporation estimate that 35 per cent of the installed software is unlicensed, leading to an estimated $34 billion in lost revenue to the industry.
The solution to S/W Piracy and pirated software is the "Cost" which most of the individuals cant afford in Non-Advanced countries. Software companies want to take out the revenues spent in development and earn profit, thats obvious; but the customer focus is lacking here.If the price-value relationship is re-considered to the requirements of small business owners, its a definite possibility that the menace can be eliminated/reduced to a larger extent.
Yes we are also forgetting about Copyrights and IPR ( Intellectual Property Rights) here!
It not only affects the performance and lowering the downtime, but also boosts confidence while dealing with overseas clients and meeting the expectations.Especially the Marketing personel has to face the Music if any doubts raising the authentic software and the permissions are concerned. After all marketing ( online or offline) shows you how responsible businessmen and further citizen you can be.
Rediff News has some more info:
Illegal and unlicensed software installations continue to be a problem and source of revenue loss for software companies worldwide.
In fact, 55 per cent of the executives interviewed estimated their firms' losses at greater than 10 per cent of the total revenue, according to a recent survey by KPMG, the audit, tax and advisory firm.
The picture is grim in India too, with 50 per cent of the software in use being pirated.
Overall, 87 per cent of the executives claimed a revenue loss due to unlicensed use.
What's more, 77 per cent of those surveyed agreed with the International Data Corporation estimate that 35 per cent of the installed software is unlicensed, leading to an estimated $34 billion in lost revenue to the industry.
The solution to S/W Piracy and pirated software is the "Cost" which most of the individuals cant afford in Non-Advanced countries. Software companies want to take out the revenues spent in development and earn profit, thats obvious; but the customer focus is lacking here.If the price-value relationship is re-considered to the requirements of small business owners, its a definite possibility that the menace can be eliminated/reduced to a larger extent.
Yes we are also forgetting about Copyrights and IPR ( Intellectual Property Rights) here!
Monday, November 19, 2007
Microsoft Office Professional 2007 Prepaid Edition
Do you always wanted a licenced copy of MS Office and cant just afford ?
Here is a Prepaid Option for those who want the autorized copy of the popular desktop software MS Office 2007.
A ChannelTimes news suggests:
Microsoft Office Professional 2007 Prepaid Edition has come to the domestic market. Compared to the original Office suite, this prepaid edition is price wise more affordable to home and small business users. Available as a 6-month subscription for Rs.1,499, the new prepaid model gives customers a flexible and affordable way to buy original the 2007 Microsoft Office. At the end of the 6-month period, 3-month renewable subscriptions will also be available. This is the first time in India that an office productivity suite will be available as a prepaid version.
Full story here
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Curbing the piracy menace, this idea is a good attempt to lure the consumers who are ready to spend something. Not sure if people still go for the same as the time frame seems less for the incurred cost and is only suitable for those who are going to earn something out of it like home based business, small - office - home office and home users.
In other way, this may be one way to fight with Google's free Online Office services.
Here is a Prepaid Option for those who want the autorized copy of the popular desktop software MS Office 2007.
A ChannelTimes news suggests:
Microsoft Office Professional 2007 Prepaid Edition has come to the domestic market. Compared to the original Office suite, this prepaid edition is price wise more affordable to home and small business users. Available as a 6-month subscription for Rs.1,499, the new prepaid model gives customers a flexible and affordable way to buy original the 2007 Microsoft Office. At the end of the 6-month period, 3-month renewable subscriptions will also be available. This is the first time in India that an office productivity suite will be available as a prepaid version.
Full story here
---------------
Curbing the piracy menace, this idea is a good attempt to lure the consumers who are ready to spend something. Not sure if people still go for the same as the time frame seems less for the incurred cost and is only suitable for those who are going to earn something out of it like home based business, small - office - home office and home users.
In other way, this may be one way to fight with Google's free Online Office services.
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Microsoft Anti-piracy Moves in India
Bad news for Pirates of the softwares .....
Microsoft has started its anti-piracy initiatives for India.
According to Channeltimes.com
After taking up cudgels against resellers and solution providers for software piracy, Microsoft has cautioned its partners and customers in India against fake software floating in the market. The move follows raids on a global counterfeiting syndicate based in southern China.
The syndicate is allegedly responsible for manufacturing and distributing more than US $2 billion worth of counterfeit Microsoft software found in 27 countries and on 5 continents, the company said. India is one of the countries where this counterfeit software was being sold, making it important for customers to ensure that the software they are purchasing is original, the software giant said in a statement.
This may be a measure to improve the revenues drastically and increase the sales while competitors are yet to make a promising alternative.
This also can be a great opportunity for open source softwares to flourish.
Microsoft has started its anti-piracy initiatives for India.
According to Channeltimes.com
After taking up cudgels against resellers and solution providers for software piracy, Microsoft has cautioned its partners and customers in India against fake software floating in the market. The move follows raids on a global counterfeiting syndicate based in southern China.
The syndicate is allegedly responsible for manufacturing and distributing more than US $2 billion worth of counterfeit Microsoft software found in 27 countries and on 5 continents, the company said. India is one of the countries where this counterfeit software was being sold, making it important for customers to ensure that the software they are purchasing is original, the software giant said in a statement.
This may be a measure to improve the revenues drastically and increase the sales while competitors are yet to make a promising alternative.
This also can be a great opportunity for open source softwares to flourish.
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