28 March 2004
DUBAI - Business Software Alliance (BSA), the leading non-governmental organisation that represents the interests of global and local software developers, has commended Oman Oil Industry Supplies and Services Company LLC (OOISS), a company belonging to the Zubair Corporation of Oman, for upholding the BSA Code of Ethics. OOISS was awarded a certificate by Jawad Al Redha, Co-Chairman, BSA, at an event organised on March 21, 2004.
Speaking on the occasion, Al Redha said, "OOISS has consistently provided support to the IPR campaigns launched by BSA. Through the use of original, licensed software in every aspect of their daily operations, OOISS have proven that the use of legal copies of software can enhance workflow because of its superior capabilities. What is even more commendable is that OOISS invested in legal software, when the availability of cheaper, pirated software was rampant."
"OOISS commitment to IPR is rooted in the belief if that there are no shortcuts to quality. The potential of original software is unmatched by even the most cleverly copied software. So it has never made sense to invest in cheap copies, when the original is readily available," said Robert M. Ambrose, General Manager, OOISS.
"As pioneering members of the Omani market, we also understand the importance of maintaining and encouraging the vibrancy of market activity. IPR laws violation in one sector of the market can only encourage the spread of the menace into other areas. Therefore, it is important to set market examples of IPR protection."
DUBAI - Business Software Alliance (BSA), the leading non-governmental organisation that represents the interests of global and local software developers, has commended Oman Oil Industry Supplies and Services Company LLC (OOISS), a company belonging to the Zubair Corporation of Oman, for upholding the BSA Code of Ethics. OOISS was awarded a certificate by Jawad Al Redha, Co-Chairman, BSA, at an event organised on March 21, 2004.
Speaking on the occasion, Al Redha said, "OOISS has consistently provided support to the IPR campaigns launched by BSA. Through the use of original, licensed software in every aspect of their daily operations, OOISS have proven that the use of legal copies of software can enhance workflow because of its superior capabilities. What is even more commendable is that OOISS invested in legal software, when the availability of cheaper, pirated software was rampant."
"OOISS commitment to IPR is rooted in the belief if that there are no shortcuts to quality. The potential of original software is unmatched by even the most cleverly copied software. So it has never made sense to invest in cheap copies, when the original is readily available," said Robert M. Ambrose, General Manager, OOISS.
"As pioneering members of the Omani market, we also understand the importance of maintaining and encouraging the vibrancy of market activity. IPR laws violation in one sector of the market can only encourage the spread of the menace into other areas. Therefore, it is important to set market examples of IPR protection."
BY A STAFF REPORTER
© Khaleej Times 2004
