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BSA settles $347,000 in damages against Australian firms that used unlicensed software
Breach Prevention

BSA settles $347,000 in damages against Australian firms that used unlicensed software

BSA The Software Alliance settled over USD $347,000 in damages against 28 Australian firms using unlicensed software in 2017, double the previous year.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2018
Is the government's new data breach bill going to give your business a bad reputation?
Quantum Computing

Is the government's new data breach bill going to give your business a bad reputation?

No one likes admitting when they've made a mistake. Especially if it's a big one, like a leak that exposes customers' private & personal information.

By Gary Gan • 3 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017
1 in 5 Australians using pirated software: What ESET thinks
Malware

1 in 5 Australians using pirated software: What ESET thinks

ESET warns against pirated software as 20% of Aussies risk malware infection and hefty fines, says BSA report.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2016
Aussie company fined for using unlicensed software
Licensing

Aussie company fined for using unlicensed software

Software advocate BSA has imposed damages of $100,000 on a West Australian metal works company for using unlicensed software.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 18th May 2016

Global Stories

Inclusivity the key to bridging the tech talent gap
DevOps

Inclusivity the key to bridging the tech talent gap

Annabel Lee says the gender imbalance in data centre and IT circles will have a significant impact in the future with more jobs than graduates to fill them.

By Annabel Lee • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2019
Taking back control: Four steps to reporting unlicensed software usage
Software

Taking back control: Four steps to reporting unlicensed software usage

Despite the enormous benefits that software brings to the table for a business, many still choose to forgo paying for it.

By Gary Gan • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Sep 2018
Five reasons why we need to rethink software piracy
Software

Five reasons why we need to rethink software piracy

Businesses use software for efficiency and growth, but over a third use unlicensed versions. Here are five reasons to rethink software piracy.

By Gary Gan • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jul 2018
ANZ consumers using less unlicensed software - but those who do are at risk of a breach
Cybersecurity

ANZ consumers using less unlicensed software - but those who do are at risk of a breach

ANZ consumers are reducing their use of unlicensed software, yet those who continue are exposing themselves to severe malware risks, as per BSA's survey.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Jun 2018
BSA Report: 61% of Asia Pacific region at risk by using unlicensed software
Cybersecurity

BSA Report: 61% of Asia Pacific region at risk by using unlicensed software

BSA's 2016 Global Software report: the Asia-Pacific region has the highest rate of unlicensed software use, worth $19.1 billion in commercial value.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 26th May 2016
Australia's cloud computing game slipping
Cloud Services

Australia's cloud computing game slipping

Australia is falling behind in cloud computing policies, ranking 6th out of 24 leading IT economies, according to a study by the BSA.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Business Software Alliance: AI could add USD $500 billion to India
Digital Transformation

Business Software Alliance: AI could add USD $500 billion to India

Business Software Alliance predicts AI adoption could boost India's economy by over USD $500 billion by 2035, supporting the government's Viksit Bharat goals.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025