New software audit and management tool makes "keeping IT legal" a more affordable option for smaller organisations; ICS Software Licences enables SMBs to deal simply and cost effectively with the critical tasks of software asset management and licence compliance.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-5 May 2003-ICS: New software audit and management tool makes "keeping IT legal" a more affordable option for smaller organisations; ICS Software Licences enables SMBs to deal simply and cost effectively with the critical tasks of software asset management and licence compliance(C)1994-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:05022003 LONDON -- Unlicensed software is a continuing headache for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and other organisations that don't enjoy ready access to expensive technical resources.

Today, it is all too easy for employees to obtain illicit copies of shrink-wrapped software over the Internet. Peer-to-peer networks, newsgroups, FTP and auction sites, and friends using email or CD/DVD are all common sources of illegal...