Protect Your Business - Identify and Avoid Counterfeit Software
Still not sure how much impact software piracy is having on your business?
Take a look into the impact of software piracy on the Microsoft Partner ecosystems through an IDC Research study co-sponsored by Microsoft and the IAMCP (International Association of Microsoft Certified Sponsors), and a video of the facts presented by Senior Vice President John Gantz.
Learn how to spot the difference between genuine and non-genuine software. Visit our How to Tell website and protect your business from software piracy.
The Impact of Software Piracy on the Channel
Detailed interviews with Microsoft Certified Partners revealed that for every US$1 Microsoft was losing to software piracy, the Partner ecosystem was impacted by US$5.50 from both loss in revenue and higher operating costs.
Review the study on the impact of software piracy and see for yourself 
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Buying Genuine
Make sure the Microsoft software you’re reselling is genuine. When you buy from offshore distributors; there is often a risk of not knowing what you’re getting. To ensure you’re buying genuine and doing the right thing by your customers, support local business and get your software from Microsoft’s local Authorised OEM Distributors:
Get the facts from IAMCP Senior Vice President John Gantz on the impact of software piracy.
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