Armenia's software piracy rates second highest in the world

PanARMENIAN.Net - 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.