Four out of 10 software packages ‘illegally’ used

MORE than four out of 10 software packages in use here is illegal, a rate that is costing the economy and undermining our software industry according to ICT Ireland.

ICT Ireland, established by employers’ body IBEC in 2001 as a representative and lobby group for the ICT sector, said the rate of software piracy here, at 42%, is a national disgrace.

The body said the figures, published by international consultants IDC, were particularly worrying given that Ireland is the largest