GASP v6.5, From Attest Systems, Inc., Now Exposes the Illegal Distribution and Storage of Copyrighted Music!Business Editors/High-Tech Writers NOVATO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 10, 2002 MP3 File Scanning and Reports, New Software Suite License Management and Improved Operating System operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. Reporting Available in GASP v6.5 Attest Systems, Inc., a leader in providing IT asset and software discovery tools, has released GASP v6.5. GASP is now able to collect and report on MP3 files and P2P See peer-to-peer and point-to-point. file sharing Copying files from one computer to another. See peer-to-peer network, file sharing protocol and file and printer sharing. programs on audited systems. These modifications and enhancements were made in response to the October 24th letter sent by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA MPAA abbr. Motion Picture Association of America ), the National Music Publishers' Association The Music Publishers' Association of the United States (MPA) is the arm of the music industry responsible for the production and distribution of sheet music, and is the oldest music trade organization in the United States, founded in 1895. (NMPA NMPA National Music Publishers' Association NMPA National Motorsports Press Association NMPA Northern Municipal Power Agency NMPA National Marine Propeller Association (Grand Rapids, MI) NMPA New Mexico Psychological Association ), Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America, Washington, DC, www.riaa.com) A membership association of music recording companies. Its goal is to promote the record label industry and protect the rights of copyright owners. It was a major contributor to the SDMI digital distribution system. ), and the Songwriters Guild of America (SGA SGA abbr. small for gestational age Small-for-gestational-age (SGA) A term used to describe newborns who are below the 10th percentile in height or weight for their estimated gestational age. ) to the Fortune 1,000 U.S. corporations urging them to take whatever steps necessary to ensure that their networks are not being used to infringe copyrighted works. The letter points out that piracy of music, movies and other creative works is taking place at a surprisingly large number of companies. It strongly states that allowing employees to use corporate networks to illegally distribute or store copyrighted music is no different from software piracy. "GASP now makes it easy to manage these files and activities. The basic functions were already in GASP, we added the bundled reports that allow our users to quickly disclose suspect systems. Other tools on the market just don't have these functions or reports. Our customers can now disclose these infringing activities on their systems, save on broadband fees and enhance the security of their networks," stated Herbert M.Gottlieb, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and Founder of Attest. New features in GASP v6.5 include reports that show a complete listing of MP3 files on audited systems as well as identifying the "P2P file sharing" programs used to illegally distribute these files and open corporate networks to outside access. In addition GASP v6.5 has improved software suite recognition and license tracking. The use of corporate networks to distribute or store pirated music and other copyrighted works subjects companies and their employees to significant legal liability under Federal copyright law. "We're very excited about branching the use of GASP out beyond software compliance. The preliminary response from our user base and worldwide network of Partners, System Integrators and Service Providers indicates that our development team has yet again come through with a superior product," said Gottlieb at a recent Attest Partner Training Session in London. About Attest Systems, Inc. Attest Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of PC asset and software discovery products and services delivered to organizations worldwide. Founded in 1993, their flagship product GASP sets the standard for accuracy, ease of use and comprehensive reporting for PC software and hardware discovery and management. For more information or a free download, visit the Web site at www.attest.com or call 800-471-4277. |
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