Free, the manual provides instructions for the effective management of software assets, thus reducing risks of non-compliance and unnecessary costs
Like any other valuable resource within a company, the software is an asset that requires effective management to avoid waste of investments or even future expenses. To guide IT executives and other managers, the Brazilian Association of Software Companies (ABES) has just released the Manual ABES Asset Management Software.
Available for free on the entity’s website, the interactive manual shows how a company can maintain compliance of licensing policies, legislation and also the most common mistakes made by companies.
“Our goal is to alert and help companies implement a procedural methodology that follows best practices in the market, helping companies improve processes and make conscious investments, “said Jorge Sukarie, president of ABES
Efficient management:. reduced costs
” The process of asset management software is a way to mitigate the financial, regulatory, image risks by avoiding future expenses and maximizing the return on these assets, “says Jorge Sukarie.
The manual highlights the importance of designating 3% to 5% of the software budget on a program asset management software. “Companies must understand that the process management is an effective way to reduce costs,” warns Sukarie
The document lists four steps to start a process of asset management software, divided into:. Inventory ; Proof of ownership of the license; Continuous verification of compliance; Inventory management software asset. The first step identifies the unauthorized software installations and licenses which have not been used. The second step is to prove the ownership of licenses purchased. The third step aims to ensure the use of the assets within the company. The fourth and final stage manage search through the data collected, the amount of active software.
Who is responsible for the illegal use of software in business
Using a counterfeit copy of a program computer or use improperly unauthorized license are some of the practices that constitute software piracy. Therefore, it is crucial that businesses make a control of the assets acquired to check if the licenses are being used properly and not suffer civil and legal penalties. This is because software piracy and theft are crimes and the IT organization will be exposed to damages, which can reach up to three thousand times the value of counterfeit software program, and the penalties of prisons, arriving four years.
“It is common in companies, employees install software without proper licensing. However, what few know is that the person responsible for maintaining legalized technology park is the business owner. Brazilian law provides that it is the entrepreneur answer any error within the companha, including those committed by employees. Therefore, the best way to avoid damage is to invest in an internal audit and make awareness programs about the risks of piracy, “says Sukarie.
Financial Losses and Risks of Cyber Crime
Besides the financial loss and negative brand exposure, piracy exposes the company to cybercrime, caused by infection of malware, viruses and data theft. Another important factor is related to the financial impact. Besides practicing unfair competition for a false competitive advantage, the damage of piracy in number of contracts in Brazil reaches 20 000 positions annually, Financial of $ 2.848 billion.
“The piracy rate in Brazil is 50%, according to the Study of The BSA Software Alliance. If there was a 10% reduction in this percentage, more than 13 000 new jobs would be created and more than $ 5 billion would be added in the Brazilian economy, “concludes George Sukarie.
About the ABES
The ABES, the Brazilian Association of Software Companies, is the most representative body of the industry with approximately 1580 associates or companies associated, distributed in 21 Brazilian states, responsible for generating more than 120,000 direct jobs and an annual turnover of order of USD 20 billion per year.
Associates to ABES represent 85% of revenues from the development and marketing of software industry in Brazil and 32% of total sales in the IT industry, the equivalent in 2013 US $ 61.6 billion in sales of software, hardware and IT services.
Since its founding in September 9, 1986, the entity carries out the mission of sectoral representation in the legislative and tax areas in proposition and policy guidance aimed at strengthening the value chain of the Brazilian Industry of Software and Services – IBSS, the defense of intellectual property and combating piracy of national or international software and support initiatives to promote the research, development, innovation and development of national software. ABES Access Portal or contact our Customer Service: (11) 2161-2833
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