We always hear that Asia must be heaven if you are into software,videos and consoles. On every streetcorner you can buy them for a lot less then in Europe and the US. But of course because it's illegal.
The IRMA (International Recording Media Association) is working hard to stop this by giving CD plants the Anti-Piracy Compliant status.
Both Zetetic and U-Tech come highly recommended and are familiar with anti-piracy efforts and the replication industry in Asia, noted Tony Perez, director of the IRMA anti-piracy compliance program. He added that Ritek has made a significant commitment to the program through the U-Tech facility, which is on its way to becoming the first Asian plant to be certified in the program. Ritek's Ontario, CA plant is also enrolled in the program. |
Stephen Payne, a partner in Zetetic, will serve as the primary contact person for IRMA in Asia. "We have been working towards stopping copyright infringements for over 20 years," said Payne, who has been in Asia since 1976 while serving in the British Army Intelligence Corps. U-Tech president Wayne Chou commented, "We will continue to perfect the intellectual rights protection program and manufacturing process so we can make the best quality discs, as well as provide the highest protection of customers' content."
Well it isn't that bad, it is pretty honest that the world should suffer from the high prices and not only Europe and the US But having that said, I know that not everyone over there has the money for it...
Source: Medialinenews.com
