Bangkok--Mar 4--PC & Associates Consulting
The Business Software Alliance (BSA) today announced that four companies, SolidWorks Corporation, Sybase, Inc., UGS PLM Solutions Inc. and VERITAS Software Corporation have joined BSA as worldwide members. Sybase has been a BSA policy council member since 1995. SolidWorks and UGS PLM Solutions were Asia Regional members in 2003.
BSA, which represents the world's leading technology companies, promotes programs and policies that foster technology innovation, copyright protection, cyber security, trade and e-commerce.
"BSA is committed to policies and programs that provide a strong business climate for the software industry and its hardware partners. Our existing members look forward to teaming with these new companies on initiatives that strengthen and build the tech industry," said Robert Holleyman, president and CEO of BSA.
According to a recent study conducted for BSA by international research firm, IDC, the greatest benefit to the economy will not come from a specific technology or application, but technology-driven productivity gains and skills training that lift the economy and Americans' standard of living. "BSA represents some of the most innovative companies, and we look forward to working with BSA members to illustrate the importance of innovation to further technological advancements," Holleyman said.
BSA currently has 23 members, including the addition of the four new worldwide members:
- SolidWorks Corporation (www.solidworks.com) develops and markets software for mechanical design, analysis, and product data management.
- Sybase, Inc. (www.sybase.com) enables the Unwired Enterprise for customers and partners by delivering enterprise and mobile software solutions for information management, development, and integration.
- UGS PLM Solutions Inc. (www.ugsplm.com) the product lifecycle management (PLM) subsidiary of EDS, provides product data management, collaboration and product design software and services.
- VERITAS Software Corporation (www.veritas.com) is the leading storage software provider, focusing on helping IT departments align service levels and costs with business needs.
About BSA
The Business Software Alliance (www.bsa.org) is the foremost organization dedicated to promoting a safe and legal digital world. The BSA is the voice of the world's software and Internet industry before governments and with consumers in the international marketplace. Its members represent one of the fastest growing industries in the world. BSA educates computer users on software copyrights and cyber security; advocates public policy that fosters innovation and expands trade opportunities; and fights software piracy. BSA members include Adobe, Apple, Autodesk, Avid, Bentley Systems, Borland, Cisco Systems, CNC Software/Mastercam, HP, IBM, Intel, Internet Security Systems, Intuit, Macromedia, Microsoft, Network Associates, PeopleSoft, RSA Security, SolidWorks, Sybase, Symantec, UGS PLM Solutions Inc. and VERITAS Software.
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