Mar 11, 2008

Industry News 11th March 2008

Brothers busted for sales of pirated software

Two brothers who made nearly a million dollars in profit between them from sales of pirated software have had their punishment meted out by the United States Department of Justice. From 2002 through 2005 the brothers ran websites that sold pirated software at discount prices. The brothers were busted when the companies that held the copyright filed suit against the pair.

IT Mission logs in to a new mode

Kochi: The Kerala State Information Technology Mission (KSITM) has set a model for other government departments by becoming a 'paperless office,' through digitised flow of files and communications.

This feat was achieved with the help of a software named 'message,' (modern electronic systems and services agility and governance in enterprises) designed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC). Internet connection and a scanner is all that is needed for the smooth implementation of the system.

Under the system, all the communications received at KSITM are scanned and sent as a file to the officials concerned. Each official is provided with an id and password for accessing the system. Provisions have been made for the officials to make necessary notes and forward it as a document.


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