Merge tackles software piracy with eFilm amnesty program
Merge Healthcare has launched Authentic eFilm, a software amnesty program to help organizations comply with license agreements for eFilm Workstation and to address unauthorized software use.
Clinicians use eFilm Workstation to view digital MRI, CT, x-ray and other images to diagnose and recommend patient treatment.
Under the Authentic eFilm program, Merge will require eFilm users with license validity concerns to complete a software audit form by Dec. 31. Participation in the process will enable organizations to validate compliance with end-user licenses, including verification that they are not using pirated versions, shared software, multiple installations or expired licenses, the company said. Users who discover they are non-compliant have the opportunity to purchase a license without penalty during the amnesty period, which expires on Dec. 31.
Merge said that on Jan. 1, 2009, the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) will begin auditing organizations that are reported to the SIIA as being non-compliant with eFilm licenses and will seek damages against organizations with illegal copies of eFilm Workstation or copies exceeding those allowed by license.
Clinicians use eFilm Workstation to view digital MRI, CT, x-ray and other images to diagnose and recommend patient treatment.
Under the Authentic eFilm program, Merge will require eFilm users with license validity concerns to complete a software audit form by Dec. 31. Participation in the process will enable organizations to validate compliance with end-user licenses, including verification that they are not using pirated versions, shared software, multiple installations or expired licenses, the company said. Users who discover they are non-compliant have the opportunity to purchase a license without penalty during the amnesty period, which expires on Dec. 31.
Merge said that on Jan. 1, 2009, the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) will begin auditing organizations that are reported to the SIIA as being non-compliant with eFilm licenses and will seek damages against organizations with illegal copies of eFilm Workstation or copies exceeding those allowed by license.