Problem

Monopolization of information about software development

Other Names:
Protecting copyright of computer programme code
Combatting open-source software
Competing against free software
Nature:
A company's withholding of information about software and copyright can make customers dependent on that company, but this can result in dissatisfied customers if the software does not perform well, and invite unpaid competition which is very difficult for a company to combat.
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
GOAL 1: No PovertyGOAL 2: Zero HungerGOAL 3: Good Health and Well-beingGOAL 4: Quality EducationGOAL 5: Gender EqualityGOAL 6: Clean Water and SanitationGOAL 7: Affordable and Clean EnergyGOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic GrowthGOAL 9: Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureGOAL 10: Reduced InequalityGOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesGOAL 12: Responsible Consumption and ProductionGOAL 13: Climate ActionGOAL 14: Life Below WaterGOAL 15: Life on LandGOAL 16: Peace and Justice Strong InstitutionsGOAL 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal
Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems
Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST