African governments are cracking down on software piracy through strong laws to safeguard intellectual property. At the same time, more and more African businesses are opening their eyes to the benefits of legally licensed software and how it can help them run more efficient businesses.

Sage Pastel Accounting has invested heavily in building a partner network through Africa – including Nigeria and Ghana – to sell and support legitimate Sage Evolution ERP licenses. Companies that buy through this legal channel will benefit from world-class implementation and support services.

So what is software piracy?

Software piracy affects the software industry around the world. It is defined as the failure to comply with software licensing agreements. Piracy can take many forms:

SOURCE: ventures-africa.com