AMA, Microsoft partner to reinforce genuine software use

MANILA, Philippines - AMA University, the first and largest ICT university in Asia, with over 200 campuses around the world, strongly advocates the use of genuine software to strengthen learning in the classroom and provide a safer computing environment for students and teachers.

The integration of technology in education is so prevalent nowadays that the number of schools adopting cloud technology continues to grow. However, many institutions have yet to realize the harmful consequences of using illegal software such as viruses and spyware, among others. These malicious threats do not just damage significant learning tools like the PC or tablet, they also make students and teachers more vulnerable to online risks such as identity theft and hacking to name a few.

“As the leader of computing technology in the country, AMA University highly encourages all schools and educational institutions to use genuine software, as our journey into the 21st century learning begins, where more tools for education are becoming more advanced than ever. It does not just power the academe to optimize the value of integrating technology into education, but it also delivers safety for students and educators,” says Dr. Amable Aguiluz IX, president of AMAES. “There is a need to strengthen the measures in ensuring that only genuine software is being used by businesses, especially schools around the country.”

“At Microsoft, we are committed to create a lasting impact in education through our innovative services and devices. In line with this, together with partners like AMA University, we promote the use of genuine software in the classroom so the academe can fully maximize the benefits of modern technology in helping students not just thrive in a safe computing environment but become more globally competitive and future-ready,” said David Tapang, Education Lead of Microsoft Philippines.

Other benefits of using genuine software include:

• Anti-malware service that provides real-time protection to address the ongoing security needs of a genuine PC, helping to protect it from viruses, spyware, and others.

• The latest product features, support, and ongoing improvements to keep your PC performing at its optimum.

• Guaranteed technical support when bought from an authorized retailer.

• Software that performs the way it was designed to, and the same high-quality guarantee as what consumers worldwide enjoy.

• The latest software offerings and updates.

Reduced risk of costly and time-consuming cleaning and fixing systems.

To learn more about the benefits of using genuine software, visit www.microsoft.com.ph. Like MicrosoftPH on Facebook and follow @MicrosoftPH on Twitter.