In an initiative to propagate the use of original software, Autodesk Middle East, is offering a rebate on one of its premier software packages for the government sector in Bahrain. The move is aimed to boost the use of original software within the government sector and also aid Bahrain's efforts to effectively combat software piracy.
Autodesk Middle East, a member of the Business Software Alliance (BSA) is offering this software at 45 percent of the cost for a period of one month, starting March 10 until April 10, according to a company press release.
Bahraini government departments and ministries can avail of a special price on Autodesk Map 6, a package with powerful features for professionals who need to create, maintain and produce design drawings and precision mapping.
The Business Software Alliance (BSA) is an international organization representing leading software and e-commerce developers in 65 countries around the world. Established in 1988, BSA has offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. As the voice of the software industry, BSA helps governments and consumers understand how software strengthens the economy, worker productivity and global development and how its further expansion hinges on the successful fight against software piracy and Internet theft.
BSA's efforts include educating computer users about software copyrights; advocating public policy that fosters innovation and expands trade opportunities; and fighting software piracy. — (menareport.com)
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