Ensuring that your software is correctly licensed and legal is essential to ensure the security of your company data and continued smooth running of your IT infrastructure.
The reasons for running legitimate software as opposed to pirated or counterfeit versions go well beyond principles of morality and integrity.
Whilst trying to save money you may not realise the security risks and impact to your productivity, not to mention the risk of large fines if discovered.
Hackers commonly inject code into counterfeit software infecting it with viruses or malware, potentially damaging your critical data and even crippling your network or servers. Can you afford the cost of downtime or the embarrassment of losing your clients' data?
Frustrations and lost productivity are common problems with unregistered pirated software as you are left with a product that's buggy and crashes, losing all your hard work. If you have legally purchased a license and registered the software then you will usually be eligible for upgrades and service packs to fix bugs or enhance the products features. You may also qualify for free technical support with the software vendor and access to exclusive online content.
Don't you believe it! Software audits from copyright investigator agencies are becoming more commonplace and has happened in Shropshire. Companies whose employees are found to be using illegal software can be liable for damages, fines (tens of thousands) and even prison.
Buying genuine software from authorised distributors makes smart business sense. For confidential advice on licensing contact our trained advisors today.
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