{
  "id": 12831142,
  "title": "Minitab launches campaign to combat illegal software use in Vietnam",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/minitab-launches-campaign-to-combat-illegal-software-use-in-vietnam",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-08T08:54:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Vietnam Investment Review",
    "slug": "vietnam-investment-review",
    "url": "https://vir.com.vn/minitab-launches-campaign-to-combat-illegal-software-use-in-vietnam-162459.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In May, the Vietnam Copyright Office issued a directive to businesses and individuals to stop using unlicensed software and review their adherence to copyright regulations. This initiative is part of a nationwide effort to enforce intellectual property laws. With over 52% of Vietnamese organizations reporting operational damage from cyberattacks, unauthorized software can serve as additional entry points for attackers, making software compliance an essential aspect of enterprise risk management. Minitab's campaign aims to support this broader enforcement effort, highlighting the importance of secure, properly licensed software use.\n\nTony Lee, APAC regional senior sales director at Minitab, emphasized that illegal software use exposes businesses to legal, security, and operational risks. The company is actively collaborating with its partner, JYW Vina Co., Ltd., to assist Vietnamese organizations in reviewing their licensing and transitioning to genuine Minitab software. Properly licensed customers gain access to authorized product updates, expert support, and training resources, enabling them to maximize the value of Minitab's data analytics solutions.\n\nFor businesses in Vietnam, adopting genuine software is crucial not only for meeting licensing requirements but also for establishing a foundation for secure, data-driven decision-making, operational efficiency, and long-term business resilience. Minitab, a leader in data analytics solutions for over 50 years, supports global organizations in enhancing quality, optimizing processes, reducing costs, and fostering innovation through data-driven approaches. The company's solutions aid businesses in manufacturing, research and development, supply chain management, and operational excellence.\n\nMinitab's genuine solutions provide customers with access to the latest features and authorized updates, including artificial intelligence-powered natural language tools, professional technical support, and comprehensive training. This ensures a reliable analytics environment across the organization and ongoing compliance with software licensing requirements. Minitab maintains a presence in the Asia-Pacific region through its sales operations, support services, and authorized partner network, with regional offices in Australia, Hong Kong (China), Japan, and South Korea. In Vietnam, the company works with authorized reseller partners to offer local assistance in selecting and deploying suitable Minitab solutions and training employees for effective usage.",
  "summary": "Minitab LLC a global leader in data analysis predictive analytics and continuous process improvement is stepping up efforts to combat illegal software use in Vietnam supporting the government s intensified copyright enforcement and helping businesses transition to genuine properly licensed software",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}