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BSA TechPost blog, 30th November 2012 - Today, Mexico is the 12th largest economy in the world. As it continues to diversify and solidify its place as a global economic powerhouse, Mexico has clearly seen the benefits of protecting IP through software asset management. Just last week, BSA announced that the Ministry of Economy in Mexico has become the first government body in the world to earn BSA’s “CSS(O)” certification for standards-based software asset management for organizations. CSS(O) is the first and only enterprise-level certification program that affirms an organization is compliant with all of its license agreements and that its management controls and procedures reflect the International Organization for Standardization standard. By becoming the first national government agency to become CSS(O)-certified, Mexico’s Ministry of Economy is demonstrating by example that SAM is not only smart, but also achievable.

To maintain the integrity of the CSS(O) audit, BSA will select few reputed and skilled firms to carry out the CSS(O) audit on its behalf. BSA will designate these firms as CSS(A)s. CSS(A)s will perform CSS(O) audits in accordance with BSA's ISO-aligned specifications.

BSA will award CSS(A) certification only to auditors with relevant knowledge and expertise. The selection criteria will include depth and breadth of licensing knowledge, expert knowledge in the ISO 19770-1 standard, experience in conducting software licensing audits, market reputation, and ability to staff to adequate levels. The CSS(A) is a limited term certification and auditors will be re-assessed at time of renewal.

BSA is in the process of evaluating suitable auditors and their names will be published on this page once they have been awarded the CSS(A).

End-user Organizations seeking to apply for CSS(O) certification will be able to select a CSS(A) of their choice provided there is no conflict of interest.

All information gathered by the CSS(A) in connection with CSS(O) audit activities will be considered confidential and shall not be shared with other parties other than as needed to assess the Organization's eligibility for the CSS(O).

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