BSA in software settlement

Firm caught using illegal software settles out of court

The Business Software Alliance (BSA) has reiterated its asset management message, after settling out of court with another firm caught using illegal software.

Architectural firm Caroe & Partners paid the BSA for using unlicensed Adobe, Autodesk and Microsoft products.

BSA chairman Mark Floisand said: "Taking legal action is a last resort on our part. There is a huge role for resellers in encouraging their customers to take responsibility for software by deploying an asset management system. It is also a chargeable service and an opportunity for the channel to generate business."

Caroe & Partners declined to comment.