YEREVAN. - The commercial value of the cracked software used in Armenia reached $23 million, constituting 89 percent of local market.

Armenia is ranked 110th in the lists of 'International research on software piracy' for 2010. Compared to 2009, piracy level in Armenia decreased by one percent.

The research methodology incorporated 182 separate information access units for 116 countries and regions. Research also includes a study of public opinion, its social manifestations and attitudes. The findings indicated the accessibility of technical assistance and protection from hackers are the most valuable achievements of the licensed software.