E-Business Presentation

Sendspace Consultancy Report

Current Situation

Competitors Review

In the last decade there has definitely been an increasing trend of online file sharing (Cisco, 2011). While in the beginning users mostly downloaded files from basic P2P systems, over the years these systems have evolved in response to user requirements, faster internet connections, and mounting legal pressures to curb illegal copyright infringement. BitTorrent files became a popular alternative after direct P2P sharing systems began being systematically shut down by litigation. However, more recently, systems known as Cyberlockers have effective replaced BitTorrent sharing systems (TorrentFreak, 2011) (Lee, R., 2007).

In a Cyberlockers system, the illegal distribution of copyrighted material occurs by the users themselves and the webhosting service technically has no liability (Envisional, 2011). However, Megaupload, the industry leader, has been inundated with an overwhelming array of criminal charges and their site has been shut down. This creates an interesting position...
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