Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # BSA TechPost BSA's official blog, a forum on important issues facing the software industry. ## Posts - [Supporting Choice in the AI Model Ecosystem](https://techpost.bsa.org/2026/08/05/supporting-choice-in-the-ai-model-ecosystem/) - Open-weight models — AI models whose parameters can be downloaded, run, and customized on an organization's own infrastructure — have become foundational to improving and expanding access to AI across the economy. Read More >> - [AB 412 Asks Every Company That Uses AI to Answer an Impossible Question](https://techpost.bsa.org/2026/08/04/ab-412-asks-every-company-that-uses-ai-to-answer-an-impossible-question/) - As California lawmakers return to session in August, companies using artificial intelligence (AI) to support ordinary business functions should pay close attention to California Assembly Bill 412 (AB 412). As drafted, it would require companies to answer questions that, in many cases, they simply cannot. - [Happy Anniversary? Where the EU AI Act Actually Stands on August 2](https://techpost.bsa.org/2026/08/03/happy-anniversary-where-the-eu-ai-act-actually-stands-on-august-2/) - Two years ago, the EU AI Act entered into force as the first comprehensive, risk-based framework for regulating AI. Read More >> - [APAC Tech Policy Enters Complex Phase](https://techpost.bsa.org/2026/07/29/apac-tech-policy-enters-complex-phase/) - The first half of 2026 has been an active stretch for technology policy across the Asia-Pacific, and the pace shows no sign of slowing. Five markets — Japan, Korea, India, Vietnam, and Australia — are each moving through a distinct phase of artificial intelligence (AI), data, and cybersecurity rulemaking, often on multiple fronts simultaneously. Read More >> - [Briefing Highlights How AI Is Transforming Government Services](https://techpost.bsa.org/2026/07/17/briefing-highlights-how-ai-is-transforming-government-services/) - Enterprise software leaders spoke to how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming and improving the delivery of government services during a Capitol Hill briefing this week hosted by the Business Software Alliance (BSA) and BSA's Digital Transformation Network (DTN). Read More >> - [Close, but Not Quite: Vietnam's Data Security Law](https://techpost.bsa.org/2026/06/22/close-but-not-quite-vietnams-data-security-law/) - It is no secret that Vietnam has emerged as one of Southeast Asia's most dynamic digital economies. From e-commerce to cloud services to AI adoption, the country's digital transformation has been impressive, and it's still accelerating. Now, with a new Data Security Law on the horizon, policymakers have a real chance to lock in that progress. How they handle a few key details will matter more than most people realize. Read More >> - [What It Feels Like When AI Actually Knows Your Job: Asana’s AI Teammates at Work](https://techpost.bsa.org/2026/06/23/what-it-feels-like-when-ai-actually-knows-your-job-asanas-ai-teammates-at-work/) - I've been at Asana for years. So when I moved into the General Counsel role, I thought the transition would be straightforward. Same company, same people, same mission. I know where the bathrooms are. Read More >> - [BSA's TRANSFORM: Leaders Signal a New Phase for AI Policy](https://techpost.bsa.org/2026/06/11/bsas-transform-leaders-signal-a-new-phase-for-ai-policy/) - At the Business Software Alliance’s (BSA) TRANSFORM policy forum, leaders from government and industry underscored how the conversation around artificial intelligence (AI) is entering a new phase, with greater attention to the workforce, security, and policy frameworks needed to support adoption. Read More >> - [BSA Testimony: The US Needs a National Privacy Law for the Modern Economy](https://techpost.bsa.org/2026/06/04/bsa-testimony-the-us-needs-a-national-privacy-law-for-the-modern-economy/) - BSA urged Congress to move forward with the SECURE Data Act to extend privacy rights from the 21 US state laws on which it is modeled to consumers nationwide. BSA Managing Director of Policy Kate Goodloe told a subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee that the SECURE Data Act takes the right approach - [Europe’s Tech Sovereignty Debate is About More Than Technology](https://techpost.bsa.org/2026/06/03/europes-tech-sovereignty-debate-is-about-more-than-technology/) - The question is no longer whether Europe should pursue technological sovereignty, because it should. The more important question is what kind of sovereignty Europe wants to build. Read More >> - [Giving Cyber Defenders First Access to Frontier AI Security Models](https://techpost.bsa.org/2026/06/01/giving-cyber-defenders-first-access-to-frontier-ai-security-models/) - The emergence of Frontier AI Security Models like Mythos and GPT 5.5-Cyber have reignited a conversation about AI and cyber policy in world capitals. Read More >> - [What the Magnolia Decision Gets Wrong About Inter Partes Review](https://techpost.bsa.org/2026/05/27/what-the-magnolia-decision-gets-wrong-about-inter-partes-review/) - The USPTO's May 14, 2026, precedential decision in Magnolia Medical Technologies v. Kurin warrants careful scrutiny from the congressional committees with jurisdiction over patent law. - [BSA Member Roundtable: Digital Trade Policy Must Keep Pace With Innovation](https://techpost.bsa.org/2026/05/13/bsa-member-roundtable-digital-trade-policy-must-keep-pace-with-innovation/) - BSA highlights perspectives from across the enterprise software industry to provide insight into how federal and international trade policy impacts industry. - [Tech-à-Tech Featuring Autodesk’s Clémence Arto](https://techpost.bsa.org/2026/04/29/tech-a-tech-featuring-autodesks-clemence-arto/) - In this conversation with Clémence Arto, Autodesk’s Director for Government Affairs and Public Policy (EMEA), we explore how design software, data, and AI are quietly transforming the physical world. - [BSA Survey: Europeans Value Openness, Security, and Quality in Choosing Tech Services](https://techpost.bsa.org/2026/04/22/bsa-survey-europeans-value-openness-security-and-quality-in-choosing-tech-services/) - A BSA survey conducted by YouGov of over 5,300 Europeans across France, Germany, Poland, Italy, and Spain found that the public cares most about the quality and security of technology services. Read More >> - [Congress Raises Bipartisan Concerns as USPTO Limits Access to Patent Review](https://techpost.bsa.org/2026/04/17/congress-raises-bipartisan-concerns-as-uspto-limits-access-to-patent-review/) - In a recent Congressional oversight hearing, policymakers from both parties raised concerns about recent changes at the US Patent and Trademark Office that are limiting access to a critical patent review process: Inter Partes Review. - [BSA Member Roundtable: How Can Europe Accelerate AI Adoption at Scale?](https://techpost.bsa.org/2026/04/16/bsa-member-roundtable-how-can-europe-accelerate-ai-adoption-at-scale/) - The freshly-launched EU Enterprise AI Adoption Agenda sets out a framework for achieving this. To complement it, BSA is highlighting perspectives from across the enterprise software industry to provide practical insights into how adoption is playing out. Read More >> - [CEO Perspectives: Views From the Top on AI Adoption](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/09/24/ceo-perspectives-views-from-the-top-on-ai-adoption/) - When it comes to understanding the transformative benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) for governments and companies of every size, few share the same vantage point as BSA’s member company CEOs. - [Seizing the Quantum Moment: A Policy Agenda for Global Leadership](https://techpost.bsa.org/2026/04/13/seizing-the-quantum-moment/) - World Quantum Day is a moment to recognize scientific progress — but for policymakers, it should also serve as a call to action. Quantum computing is advancing quickly toward real-world deployment, with the potential to transform sectors ranging from energy and finance to health care and cybersecurity. The policy window is open now. Governments that - [BSA Brings Policy Clarity to AI and Privacy Discussions at IAPP Global Privacy Summit](https://techpost.bsa.org/2026/04/09/bsa-brings-policy-clarity-to-ai-and-privacy-discussions-at-iapp-global-privacy-summit/) - Policy leaders from the Business Software Alliance (BSA) led timely and incisive discussions on issues at the intersection of AI, privacy, and policy at this year’s IAPP Global Privacy Summit in Washington, DC. Read More >> - [Europe’s AI Omnibus: Missing the Simplification Bus?](https://techpost.bsa.org/2026/04/01/europes-ai-omnibus-missing-the-simplification-bus/) - When ambition had to translate into action — specifically in the context of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Omnibus proposal — the outcome fell far short of the promise. What was billed as "unprecedented" simplification now risks becoming little more than a symbolic gesture. Read More >> - [Briefing Highlights How AI Strengthens Cybersecurity for Financial Services](https://techpost.bsa.org/2026/03/26/briefing-highlights-how-ai-strengthens-cybersecurity-for-financial-services/) - Leaders from software and financial institutions explained how artificial intelligence (AI) is strengthening financial cybersecurity during a Capitol Hill briefing last week hosted by the Business Software Alliance (BSA). Read More >> - [Cybersecurity Industry Leaders React to National Cyber Strategy](https://techpost.bsa.org/2026/03/11/cybersecurity-industry-leaders-react-to-national-cyber-strategy/) - Following the release of President Trump's Cyber Strategy for America, BSA asked leaders from several member companies to share their reactions to the National Cyber Strategy in conversation with BSA Senior Director of Policy Henry Young. Read More >> - [In 2026, California’s AI Debate Should Focus on Adoption, Workforce Readiness, and Competitiveness](https://techpost.bsa.org/2026/03/16/in-2026-californias-ai-debate-should-focus-on-adoption-workforce-readiness-and-competitiveness/) - Artificial intelligence (AI) remains one of the most consequential issues before the California Legislature in 2026. Read More >> - [The National Cyber Strategy: An Opportunity to Harmonize Regulations, Deliver a Stronger Economy, and Strengthen the Nation](https://techpost.bsa.org/2026/03/10/the-national-cyber-strategy-an-opportunity-to-harmonize-regulations-deliver-a-stronger-economy-and-strengthen-the-nation/) - The Trump Administration’s new National Cyber Strategy makes one thing clear: cybersecurity is foundational to both economic growth and national security. By focusing on a targeted set of priorities, the Strategy elevates cybersecurity as a core strategic domain — not merely a compliance function. Read More >> - [Tech-à-Tech Featuring Cloudflare's Petra Arts](https://techpost.bsa.org/2026/02/25/tech-a-tech-featuring-cloudflares-petra-arts/) - In this episode of Tech-à-Tech, Thomas sits down with Petra Arts, Director for Public Policy Europe at Cloudflare, to explore resilience in an era of escalating cyberattacks, rapid AI deployment and increasingly ambitious EU regulation. - [Why Patent Policy Matters for Innovation and Competition](https://techpost.bsa.org/2026/02/10/why-patent-policy-matters-for-innovation-and-competition/) - There is currently a major policy challenge to America's leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) flying under the radar: patent policy. Read More >> - [Privacy Law in 2026: A Global Snapshot](https://techpost.bsa.org/2026/01/28/privacy-law-in-2026-a-global-snapshot/) - Privacy laws are now a fact of life across much of the global economy. From Europe and the United Kingdom to Asia, the Americas, and beyond, governments have put comprehensive data protection frameworks into place. What varies is how those frameworks are being put to work. - [Preemption With Precision: How Congress Can Act on AI](https://techpost.bsa.org/2026/01/21/preemption_with_precision_how_congress_can_act_on_ai/) - Artificial intelligence (AI) policy observers in the United States entered 2026 facing some big questions. Still, none are bigger than what the Federal government will do on AI policy and how it will relate to new AI laws coming from the states. - [Tech-à-Tech Featuring Elastic’s Grace Carter](https://techpost.bsa.org/2026/01/21/tech-a-tech-featuring-elastics-grace-carter/) - In the latest episode of Tech-à-Tech, we speak with Grace Carter, Government Affairs Counsel at Elastic, about how search and AI quietly power some of Europe’s most critical digital systems. - [BSA's 2025 Year in Review](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/12/17/bsas-2025-year-in-review/) - As 2025 draws to a close, here is a look back at the many ways the Business Software Alliance (BSA) advanced solutions-oriented tech policy in markets worldwide, highlighted member companies, and elevated digital diplomacy. Read More>> - [Welcome to the Cyber Harmonization Cafe](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/12/18/welcome-to-the-cyber-harmonization-cafe/) - With the release of the US National Cybersecurity Strategy expected soon, there is an opportunity for the federal government to advance regulatory harmonization through a single menu of cybersecurity requirements across government. Cybersecurity regulations are supposed to make us more secure. Instead, dozens of regulators across all sectors of the economy have promulgated their own - [How Shared Responsibilities Keep AI Accountability Aligned With Innovation](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/12/16/how-shared-responsibilities-keep-ai-accountability-aligned-with-innovation/) - Policymakers and the artificial intelligence (AI) industry share a common goal: Ensuring AI is developed and used responsibly. The best way to achieve that is by setting clear expectations for responsible behavior, through clear obligations that hold companies accountable for what they can control. Read More>> - [Tech-à-Tech Featuring Workday's Jens-Henrik Jeppesen](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/07/09/tech-a-tech-featuring-workdays-jens-henrik-jeppesen/) - In this Tech-à-Tech episode, Jens-Henrik Jeppesen, Senior Director, Corporate Affairs at Workday, joins us for a candid conversation about AI adoption, digital transformation, and the human side of innovation. - [Tech-à-Tech Featuring Amadeus' Benjamin Ledwon](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/12/15/tech-a-tech-featuring-amadeus-benjamin-ledwon/) - In this episode of Tech-à-Tech, Benjamin Ledwon of Amadeus reflects on the digital systems that sit beneath global travel, from airline and airport IT to data sharing, cloud infrastructure, and emerging digital identities. - [Progress in NDAA on IT Modernization and Government AI Adoption](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/12/11/progress-in-ndaa-on-it-modernization-and-government-ai-adoption/) - The FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) reflects a constructive step forward in how Congress is approaching technology, modernization, and national security. For the enterprise software industry, the final bill includes several concrete policy measures that strengthen security and help government adopt technology solutions more quickly and effectively. Read More>> - [Industry Leaders Brief Capitol Hill Staff on AI Benefits for Manufacturing](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/12/09/industry-leaders-brief-capitol-hill-staff-on-ai-benefits-for-manufacturing/) - Leaders from software and manufacturing companies brought to life the ways in which software and AI are benefiting manufacturers during a Capitol Hill briefing this week hosted by the Business Software Alliance. Read More>> - [How USMCA Enables Digital Innovation Across Industries](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/12/08/how-usmca-enables-digital-innovation-across-industries/) - As the United States undertakes the six-year review of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), it is important to remember what the agreement delivers for the broader economy. Read More>> - [Protecting the Patent Review Process Secures Our Software-Driven Economy](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/12/05/protecting-the-patent-review-process-secures-our-software-driven-economy/) - The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is proposing major changes to how companies challenge low-quality patents. For software providers, and for industries increasingly built on software, from manufacturing and logistics to healthcare, aerospace, and financial services, the stakes are significant. The new rules would make it harder to fix errors in the patent system, easier for abusive plaintiffs to extract settlements, and risk giving foreign competitors and patent trolls a strategic advantage. Read More >> - [Big Answers to Big Questions: Brussels Simplifies the Digital Rulebook](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/11/26/big-answers-to-big-questions-brussels-simplifies-the-digital-rulebook/) - Brussels loves a framework. It builds them the way gardeners build hedges: carefully, with pride, and in great quantity. But last week, the European Commission decided it had too many. - [AI Adoption and Digital Diplomacy Feature at BSA's TRANSFORM 2025](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/10/30/ai-adoption-and-digital-diplomacy-feature-at-bsas-transform-2025/) - The Business Software Alliance’s (BSA) TRANSFORM forum took place this week in Washington, DC. Panels featuring members of the US Congress, past and present administration officials, and leaders from across the enterprise software industry outlined policy solutions to further artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and innovation in the United States and around the world. Read More >> - [India’s AI Moment: Shaping Safe and Trusted AI Innovation](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/11/24/indias-ai-moment-shaping-safe-and-trusted-ai-innovation/) - The Business Software Alliance (BSA) welcomed the Government of India’s objective of “enabling safe and trusted AI innovation.” The seven guiding principles in the guidelines closely mirror BSA’s longstanding vision for policy solutions in building responsible AI. - [Tech-à-Tech Featuring Cisco’s Chris Gow](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/11/10/tech-a-tech-featuring-ciscos-chris-gow/) - In this episode of Tech-à-Tech, Chris Gow, Senior Director for EU Public Policy and Head of Cisco’s Brussels Office, explains how that founding spirit has evolved into a mission to strengthen the digital foundations on which Europe increasingly depends. - [Joe Whitlock - BSA Staff Spotlight Series](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/11/06/joe-whitlock-bsa-staff-spotlight-series/) - Joe Whitlock has done a bit of everything: farmhand, newspaper reporter, running coach, and international trade attorney. He now leads BSA’s digital trade and intellectual property (IP) portfolio as Senior Director, Policy, and Executive Director of the Global Data Alliance. - [BSA Study: European Consumers Trust Themselves — and the Subscription Model](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/10/24/bsa-study-european-consumers-trust-themselves-and-the-subscription-model/) - European consumers view existing subscription-based models as providing flexible and convenient ongoing access to content and services, according to new survey research released by the Business Software Alliance (BSA).Read More >> - [BSA Member CEOs Speak Out on Resilience Through Recovery](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/10/22/bsa-member-ceos-speak-out-on-resilience-through-recovery/) - In new CEO Perspectives videos shared with BSA, Cohesity CEO Sanjay Poonen and Veeam CEO Eswaran, both leaders in this space, offer their thoughts on cyber resilience. Read More >> - [Alice Stradi - BSA Staff Spotlight Series](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/10/16/alice-stradi-bsa-staff-spotlight-series/) - As Senior Manager, Policy - EMEA, Alice joins us with deep experience in EU digital policy, trade, and geopolitics, backed by degrees from Sciences Po Lyon and the College of Europe. - [EU: Master of Frameworks](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/10/14/eu-master-of-frameworks/) - Less than a year after the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act entered into force, the European Commission outlined two strategies on the same day — the Apply AI Strategy and the AI in Science Strategy. Read More>> - [Henry Young - BSA Staff Spotlight Series](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/10/02/henry-young-bsa-staff-spotlight-series/) - As Senior Director of Policy at BSA since 2021, Henry draws on years of experience at the United States Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology, and Capitol Hill to help shape smart, forward-looking tech policy. - [Tech-à-Tech Featuring Atlassian's Aaron Kleiner](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/10/01/tech-a-tech-featuring-atlassians-aaron-kleiner/) - In our latest episode of Tech-à-Tech, Aaron Kleiner, Head of Public Policy and Government Affairs at Atlassian, joins us to discuss how the company grew from an Australian start-up into a global leader in team collaboration software. - [Laura Vingan - BSA Staff Spotlight Series](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/09/18/laura-vingan-bsa-staff-spotlight-series/) - With a background in membership organizations and degrees in communications and management, Laura brings both clarity and momentum to her work at BSA’s Brussels office, where she leads on communications strategy and member engagement. - [Industry Leaders Brief Capitol Hill Staff on Quantum Computing’s Next Frontier](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/09/15/industry-leaders-brief-capitol-hill-staff-on-quantum-computings-next-frontier/) - Quantum computing is moving swiftly from concept to practical reality and challenging policymakers to stay ahead of the curve, industry leaders told a Capitol Hill audience on Friday convened by the Business Software Alliance. - [Aaron Cooper - BSA Staff Spotlight Series](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/09/04/aaron-cooper-bsa-staff-spotlight-series/) - As Senior Vice President for Global Policy, Aaron draws on experience from Capitol Hill, and from private practice at Covington & Burling. He joined BSA in 2016 — having collaborated from the outside for years — and knew it was where he wanted to be. - [Tech-à-Tech Featuring Kyndryl's Antoine Larpin](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/09/03/tech-a-tech-featuring-kyndryls-antoine-larpin/) - Antoine Larpin, Vice President for Government Affairs and Policy Europe at Kyndryl, joins us on Tech-à-Tech to discuss the paradox facing today’s business leaders: while many are confident in their digital infrastructure, far fewer feel prepared for what’s next. - [Alignment Between BSA's AI Adoption Agenda and the White House AI Action Plan to Win the AI Race](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/08/15/alignment-between-bsas-ai-adoption-agenda-and-the-white-house-ai-action-plan-to-win-the-ai-race/) - Those who want to win the global AI race need to think about the talent, infrastructure, data, and governance policies that will enable adoption. Both BSA's US AI Adoption Agenda and the White House AI Action Plan cover these priorities and offer significant areas of shared focus. - [And So It Begins: GPAI Rules Enter Into Force Across Europe](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/08/14/and-so-it-begins-gpai-rules-enter-into-force-across-europe/) - Aug. 2 marks the beginning of Europe’s AI Act proving itself in practice. The next year will test how well ambition translates into workable solutions, how quickly rules can adapt to changing technology, and how effectively regulators and providers can collaborate. - [Reverse Course on AB 1018: Why California Needs a Smarter Approach to AI Regulation](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/08/07/reverse-course-on-ab-1018-why-california-needs-a-smarter-approach-to-ai-regulation/) - California, the world’s seventh-largest economy and a tech powerhouse, is too influential on tech policy to get artificial intelligence (AI) regulation wrong. Unfortunately, Assembly Bill 1018, which is pending before the state legislature, risks doing just that. - [Enterprise AI Agents: The Next Phase of Digital Business Transformation](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/08/05/enterprise-ai-agents-the-next-phase-of-digital-business-transformation/) - Artificial intelligence (AI) agents represent the next frontier of AI’s rapid evolution, amplifying its benefits. Tech leaders and commentators have described 2025 as the “year of AI agents,” and it’s clear the next frontier is well underway. - [BSA Testimony: Congress Can Craft Worthy Privacy Law by Drawing From Foundational Portions of State Laws](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/07/31/bsa-testimony-congress-can-craft-worthy-privacy-law-by-drawing-from-foundational-portions-of-state-laws/) - Congress should pursue a comprehensive federal privacy law worthy of preempting different states' own privacy laws, BSA Managing Director of Policy Kate Goodloe said during a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing. - [Anne Riser - BSA Staff Spotlight Series](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/07/24/anne-riser-bsa-staff-spotlight-series/) - Anne Riser, Department Coordinator for Policy and Public Affairs, joined BSA in 2008, just two years after surviving a stroke. Encouraged by two friends (and backed by grit and grace), she became an indispensable part of the team. - [AI@Work: Box's Chief Legal Officer on Successful AI Adoption With Clear Governance](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/07/23/aiwork-boxs-chief-legal-officer-on-successful-ai-adoption-with-clear-governance/) - In this submission, BSA Board Member and Box Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary David Leeb writes about how Box is encouraging its teams to use AI and how to access the far reaches of your company's data to increase efficiency and improve workflows. - [FedRAMP 20x: Addressing Industry Concerns While Increasing Speed and Industry Outreach](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/04/08/fedramp-20x-addressing-industry-concerns-while-increasing-speed-and-industry-outreach/) - In the ever-evolving landscape of government cloud security, speed and simplification are needed to make cloud useful. BSA previously cautioned against complex cloud authorizations that took too long while inhibiting government adoption. Read More >> - [Brian Silverman - BSA Staff Spotlight Series](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/07/10/brian-silverman-bsa-staff-spotlight-series/) - As Senior Program Manager, Compliance Solutions, Brian collaborates with teams and members around the world, keeping complex programs moving and people connected. - [Tina Furuki - BSA Staff Spotlight Series](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/06/26/tina-furuki-bsa-staff-spotlight-series/) - Tina Furuki, BSA’s VP of Global Marketing, Creative & Digital Communications, has been shaping our brand and digital presence since 2008. - [AI@Work: Microsoft's Corporate Vice President on How AI Can Unlock Scale for Organizations](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/06/25/aiwork-microsofts-corporate-vice-president-on-how-ai-can-unlock-scale-for-organizations/) - In this BSA series – “AI@Work” – enterprise software leaders explain in their own words how artificial intelligence (AI) is having a positive impact on people's jobs and the workforce. In this submission, Microsoft Corporate Vice President of Business Applications & Agents Bryan Goode writes about how leaders can help employees integrate AI agents into - [AI Refill: What's on the EU's Policy Radar](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/06/18/ai-refill-whats-on-the-eus-policy-radar/) - Nearly a year after the AI Act was adopted, Brussels remains focused on artificial intelligence (AI) policy. Multiple strategies, consultations, and guidelines are shaping how the European Union will regulate AI, with real implications for enterprise software companies worldwide. - [Industry Experts Brief Capitol Hill Staff on AI Transformation in Energy and Utilities](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/06/09/industry-experts-brief-capitol-hill-staff-on-ai-transformation-in-energy-and-utilities/) - More than 100 Capitol Hill staff joined artificial intelligence (AI) experts from the Business Software Alliance for a briefing on the transformative impact of AI across energy generation, distribution, and consumption. - [Shaundra Watson - BSA Staff Spotlight Series](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/06/05/shaundra-watson-bsa-staff-spotlight-series/) - Shaundra Watson, BSA’s Senior Director of Policy, brings decades of legal and policy expertise to the global conversation on AI and privacy. From advising FTC Commissioners to shaping cross-border data rules, her work sits at the intersection of law, tech, and international impact. - [Tech-à-Tech Featuring Palo Alto Networks’ Irina Michalowitz](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/06/04/tech-a-tech-featuring-palo-alto-networks-irina-michalowitz/) - In this Tech-à-Tech episode, Irina Michalowitz, Senior Director, Policy and Government Affairs at Palo Alto Networks, lays out what it takes to secure AI systems in an increasingly complex threat landscape. - [Tech-à-Tech Featuring IBM's Jean-Marc Leclerc](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/12/11/tech-a-tech-featuring-ibms-jean-marc-leclerc/) - In the first episode of a new video series, Jean-Marc reflects on IBM’s century-long roots in Europe, their commitment to trustworthy AI, and how they are driving advancements in areas like quantum computing and data governance. - [Tech-à-Tech Featuring Microsoft's Jeremy Rollison](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/02/12/tech-a-tech-featuring-microsofts-jeremy-rollison/) - Jeremy Rollison, Microsoft’s Senior Director and Head of EU Policy, joined Business Software Alliance (BSA) for its second Tech-à-Tech episode to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technology are shaping Europe’s future. - [Tech-à-Tech Featuring Salesforce's Rachele Ciavarella](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/03/26/tech-a-tech-featuring-salesforces-rachele-ciavarella/) - BSA welcomed Rachele Ciavarella, Salesforce’s Director of EU Government Affairs, for the third episode of Tech-à-Tech to discuss Europe's AI landscape. Rachele delved into the innovative potential of AI agents, shared Salesforce’s principles for the ethical deployment of AI, and provided insights for organizations navigating complex regulatory frameworks. - [Tech-à-Tech Featuring Akamai's Christian Borggreen](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/04/23/tech-a-tech-featuring-akamais-christian-borggreen/) - In this episode of Tech-à-Tech, Christian Borggreen, Head of Public Policy for EMEA and LATAM at Akamai Technologies, lifts the lid on the internet’s hidden scaffolding. - [Balancing Innovation and Competition in Effective Patent Review](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/06/02/balancing-innovation-and-competition-in-effective-patent-review/) - The Senate Judiciary Committee recently held a hearing on the nominee for the next Director of the US Patent and Trademark Office (PTO). The hearing comes at a time of increased focus on the process for having the PTO review patent claims to determine their validity, particularly through the inter partes review (IPR) process. The - [What to Watch on Tech in Congress' Tax Bill](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/05/27/what-to-watch-on-tech-in-congress-tax-bill/) - What is likely the most significant legislative item of 2025 is on the move through the US Congress, after the House of Representatives narrowly passed HR 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” There are important technology policy issues within HR 1 that BSA is actively following as the legislation progresses. - [Rachel Korycan - BSA Staff Spotlight Series](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/05/22/rachel-korycan-bsa-staff-spotlight-series/) - Rachel leads with empathy and adaptability, supporting teams across regions and shaping a culture that prioritizes people. From onboarding and organizational planning to day-to-day support, she is a trusted partner across BSA. - [Ready for AI: A Framework for AI Skills](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/05/12/ready-for-ai-a-framework-for-ai-skills/) - President Trump's recent executive order covering artificial intelligence (AI) in education set in motion a new US government effort to build an AI-ready workforce and implement a strategy to promote the widespread adoption of AI across the US economy. - [Michael O'Brien - BSA Staff Spotlight Series](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/05/08/michael-obrien-bsa-staff-spotlight-series/) - As Vice President, Global Public Affairs at BSA, Michael ensures enterprise software companies have a voice in the policies defining artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and the digital economy. - [AI@Work: EY Americas AI Transformation Leader on AI Education](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/05/07/aiwork-ey-americas-ai-transformation-leader-on-ai-education/) - In this submission, Ernest & Young LLP Americas AI Transformation Leader Vignesh Veerasamy on how leaders can maximize the potential of AI through comprehensive AI learning programs for employees to gain confidence in these robust tools. - [Unpacking the AI Stack: AI Integrators in Focus](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/04/29/unpacking-the-ai-stack-ai-integrators-in-focus/) - The distinctions among developers, integrators, and deployers in the AI chain are critical. Companies take different steps in each phase of the AI lifecycle, and it affects both the information they have access to and their ability to fix issues when they arise. - [Adam J. Coates - BSA Staff Spotlight Series](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/04/17/adam-j-coates-bsa-staff-spotlight-series/) - Adam believes success in tech isn’t just about regulations and data, but about trust, relationships, and bringing people together to solve problems. - [How BSA Members Are Rewriting the Playbook on Sports With AI](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/04/11/how-bsa-members-are-rewriting-the-playbook-on-sports-with-ai/) - The world of sports is moving at a groundbreaking pace thanks to the innovative insights from artificial intelligence. Experts from Business Software Alliance member companies hosted congressional staff this week on Capitol Hill to discuss how their AI tools are affecting athlete injury prevention, stadium design and fan engagement. - [Seven Years of the CLOUD Act: How It’s Modernizing Access to Digital Evidence](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/04/04/seven-years-of-the-cloud-act-how-its-modernizing-access-to-digital-evidence/) - As digital data continues to grow at an unprecedented rate, the laws governing storage, privacy, and law enforcement agencies’ ability to access digital information have become more critical than ever. The end of March marked the seventh anniversary of the Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data (CLOUD) Act, which tackles these issues on a global - [Hadrien Valembois - BSA Staff Spotlight Series](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/04/03/hadrien-valembois-bsa-staff-spotlight-series/) - In our latest Staff Spotlight, Hadrien shares his professional journey through law, international relations, and a decade of work at the intersection of lobbying, intellectual property, and global tech policy. - [How Policy Can Help Harness Quantum’s Full Potential](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/04/01/how-policy-can-help-harness-quantums-full-potential/) - Quantum computing is on the brink of becoming a reality that can transform industries and improve our lives in numerous ways. BSA highlights the critical need for strategic leadership to maximize the benefits of quantum. - [Gideon Lett - BSA Staff Spotlight Series](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/03/20/gideon-lett-bsa-staff-spotlight-series/) - Gideon Lett joined BSA in 2021 as Chief Growth Officer, bringing extensive experience in government affairs, advocacy, and strategic communications. He values BSA’s global reach and the opportunity to work with a smart, collaborative team. - [BSA Highlights Importance of AI Implementation to SMEs](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/02/21/bsa-highlights-importance-of-ai-implementation-to-smes/) - As part of BSA’s Digital Transformation Network (DTN), dozens of staff joined a briefing on AI adoption and how it can improve and optimize small businesses. The briefing followed the publication of DTN’s latest report on the cross-sector impact of AI, “Small Companies, Big Difference: AI Adoption Transforms SMEs.” Read More >> - [AI@Work: Palo Alto Networks General Counsel on Building Enterprises’ Cybersecurity Toolkits](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/03/12/aiwork-palo-alto-networks-general-counsel-on-building-enterprises-cybersecurity-toolkits/) - In this submission, Palo Alto Network's Executive Vice President and General Counsel Bruce Byrd talks about how AI tools can improve cybersecurity outcomes and increase employee morale. - [A Clearer Path to Cyber Resilience: Policy Priorities for the Administration](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/03/10/a-clearer-path-to-cyber-resilience-policy-priorities-for-the-administration/) - The Business Software Alliance (BSA) identified a series of available executive actions the Trump Administration can take to improve cybersecurity at the outset of the new Administration. - [Lindsay Emery - BSA Staff Spotlight Series](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/03/06/lindsay-emery-bsa-staff-spotlight-series/) - With a background in journalism and political science, Lindsay began working in government contracting before moving into technology policy. Now, as Communications Manager at BSA, she follows the rapid developments in artificial intelligence and digital policy on a global scale. - [AI@Work: Docusign's Deputy GC on How AI Can Solve Business Problems](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/02/26/aiwork-docusigns-deputy-gc-on-how-ai-can-solve-business-problems/) - In this BSA series – “AI@Work” – enterprise software leaders explain in their own words how artificial intelligence (AI) is having a positive impact on people's jobs and the workforce. In this submission, Docusign's Deputy General Counsel, AI Innovation and Trust Jessica Nguyen talks about how AI can relieve employees from repetitive work with secure tools that can garner intelligent insights. Read More >> - [Jared Ragland - BSA Staff Spotlight Series](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/02/20/jared-ragland-bsa-staff-spotlight-series/) - Jared’s journey through biochemistry, anthropology, international trade, and IP policy shows that careers are shaped by curiosity, not rigid plans. He believes in taking opportunities as they come and seeing where they lead. - [Germany’s Digital Future: Will It Lead or Lag?](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/02/19/germanys-digital-future-will-it-lead-or-lag/) - BSA has published a digital modernization manifesto, which acts as a roadmap for how the next government can drive efficiency, security, and innovation. The stakes are high: will Germany seize the opportunity, or get left behind? Read More >> - [Antonio Eduardo Mendes da Silva - BSA Staff Spotlight Series](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/02/06/antonio-eduardo-mendes-da-silva-bsa-staff-spotlight-series/) - Pitanga has led BSA Brazil since 2016, bringing over 34 years of experience in the software industry, with roles at Microsoft, Autodesk, and as a board member of ABES. At BSA, Pitanga thrives on representing the software industry and collaborating with global colleagues. - [How to Strengthen US Global Leadership in Tech Policy](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/01/31/how-to-strengthen-us-global-leadership-in-tech-policy/) - We are at a critical time in the development of the policies that will determine how emerging technologies are developed and deployed; where those technologies will create the most jobs; and who will set the rules of the road. Enter the second Trump Administration, which is keenly aware of the importance of the moment and has a track record on which it can build. Read More >> - [From Today to 2030: A Vision for Data Privacy](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/01/27/from-today-to-2030-a-vision-for-data-privacy/) - What will data privacy look like by 2030? This article explores the path to simpler rules, global cooperation, and a digital economy that works for everyone. Read More >> - [Shen Hong Tham - BSA Staff Spotlight Series](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/01/23/shen-hong-tham-bsa-staff-spotlight-series/) - With a background as a trade negotiator for Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry, Shen Hong played a key role in developing Singapore’s first Digital Economy Agreement. At BSA, he continues to shape the future of the digital economy by focusing on data privacy, cybersecurity, and AI. - [Beverly Chang - BSA Staff Spotlight Series](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/01/09/beverly-chang-bsa-staff-spotlight-series/) - Since 2016, Beverly has combined her passion for technology and law to tackle key issues in the software industry. Her advice? Stay curious and adaptable — the tech world moves fast, and learning is part of the journey. - [AI@Work: PagerDuty CLO on Incorporating AI Into Workstreams](https://techpost.bsa.org/2025/01/08/aiwork-pagerduty-clo-on-incorporating-ai-into-workstreams/) - In this submission, BSA Board Member and PagerDuty's Chief Legal Officer Shelley Webb talks about how employees are using AI in their jobs and how leaders should approach incorporating AI into their own workstreams. a href=https://wp.me/p31W1G-4Ox"> Read More >> - [A Legitimate Interest in AI Training](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/12/13/a-legitimate-interest-in-ai-training/) - Privacy regulators worldwide are examining how existing privacy laws apply to companies that create and use AI systems. One key question regulators confront is why companies process personal data for AI-related activities — and if they do so for a reason recognized in their country's privacy law, such as if it is based on consent, necessary to perform a contract or if the company has a legitimate interest in the activity. - [Harrison Beiser - BSA Staff Spotlight Series](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/12/12/harrison-beiser-bsa-staff-spotlight-series/) - Harrison joined BSA in 2022, bringing experience in tech and international affairs. He’s a fan of BSA’s innovative culture and focus on well-being, including our beloved Mental Health Days. - [BSA’s 2024 Year-in-Review](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/12/11/bsas-2024-year-in-review/) - In 2024, BSA | The Software Alliance continued its work with policymakers worldwide with a focus on driving responsible artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, data privacy, government procurement, and international data policy. Check out some of the highlights from our exciting year as we prepare for 2025. - [The New European Commission Takes Office: What’s Next?](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/12/04/the-new-european-commission-takes-office-whats-next/) - From implementing ambitious digital legislation to implementing the European Union Green Deal and proposing a new green industrial policy, this Commission has a full agenda for the term ahead in an era of shifting global dynamics. - [AI@Work: Atlassian's GC on Harnessing the Potential of Every Team With AI](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/12/03/aiwork-atlassians-gc-on-harnessing-the-potential-of-every-team-with-ai/) - In this submission, Atlassian's General Counsel Stan Shepard writes about how he is encouraging members of his team to use AI to improve efficiency and how Atlassian products are helping customers free up teams to work on more creative work. - [Joca Teixeira - BSA Staff Spotlight Series](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/11/27/joca-teixeira-bsa-staff-spotlight-series/) - For Joca, it’s all about aiming for excellence, tackling challenges head-on, and staying true to where you come from. He believes in learning from mistakes, evolving with each step, and always pushing forward. - [State Privacy: Prioritizing Interoperability and Implementation](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/11/20/state-privacy-prioritizing-interoperability-and-implementation/) - In its “2024 Models of State Privacy Legislation” document, BSA | The Software Alliance breaks down these laws based on the consumer rights they establish and the requirements they impose on businesses. This blog post recaps some of the key trends in state privacy from the past year and previews what lies ahead in 2025. - [Philip Ahearn - BSA Staff Spotlight Series](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/11/14/philip-ahearn-bsa-staff-spotlight-series/) - “We’re all in it together” vibes: For Philip, BSA | The Software Alliance is all about teamwork and learning alongside the best in the field. Starting as an intern, he quickly found his place here, blending his love for tech and policy with BSA’s collaborative spirit. - [AI@Work: HubSpot's CLO on Democratizing AI for Employees and Customers](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/11/12/aiwork-hubspots-clo-on-democratizing-ai-for-employees-and-customers/) - In this submission, HubSpot's Chief Legal Officer Alyssa Harvey Dawson writes about how HubSpot uses its AI ethics principles to ensure that a proper framework is in place to guide AI product development with a focus on effectively developing and implementing enterprise solutions. - [Wai San Wong - BSA Staff Spotlight Series](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/10/31/wai-san-wong-bsa-staff-spotlight-series/) - Wai San joined BSA in 2022 after a career in the Singapore government. With expertise in privacy, cybersecurity, and AI policy, Wai San is passionate about the ever-evolving tech landscape. - [EU AI Update: New Rules for General-Purpose Models](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/10/30/eu-ai-update-new-rules-for-general-purpose-models/) - As the European Union begins to implement its landmark Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, it has initiated a process to develop a tailored, voluntary Code of Practice (CoP) for General-Purpose Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) models that can be adapted for a wide variety of uses. - [AI@Work: Rubrik's Chief Product Officer on Increasing Efficiency With AI](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/10/29/aiwork-rubriks-chief-product-officer-on-increasing-efficiency-with-ai/) - In this submission, Rubrik's Chief Product Officer Anneka Gupta writes about Rubrik Ruby, an AI-powered assistant for data security and the importance of reskilling and upskilling the workforce. - [2024 State Summary on AI](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/10/22/2024-state-summary-on-ai/) - As state lawmakers develop, pass, and ultimately enforce technology policy in the absence of federal action, a recognizable pattern has emerged. While Congress has struggled to pass legislation on some major tech issues, state policymakers from coast to coast have moved to enact statutes addressing a range of technology policy concerns. - [AI@Work: Kyndryl’s Digital Workplace Solutions CTO Discusses Embracing AI](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/10/16/aiwork-kyndryls-cto-discusses-embracing-ai/) - In this submission, Kyndryl's Chief Technology Officer and Vice President for Kyndryl Global Digital Workplace Services Practice Dennis Perpetua writes about how Kyndryl's employees are using AI in their jobs and how leaders should approach incorporating AI into their own workstreams. - [Bruce Miller - BSA Staff Spotlight Series](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/10/17/bruce-miller-bsa-staff-spotlight-series/) - Bruce Miller has been shaping legislative strategy in Washington, DC, since 2003, spending nearly two decades on Capitol Hill before transitioning to tech policy at BSA | The Software Alliance in 2022. Now, he’s helping educate policymakers on the unique role of software in the tech sector. - [Enhancing AI Accountability: Effective Policies for Assessing Responsible AI](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/10/16/enhancing-ai-accountability-effective-policies-for-assessing-responsible-ai/) - As companies across industry sectors seek to leverage the benefits of AI, they are also exploring how best to manage its risks. To help identify and manage AI-related risks, companies are building internal AI governance or risk management programs that leverage important new resources. - [AI Standards Development: Why It Matters](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/10/16/ai-standards-development-why-it-matters/) - Artificial intelligence has not just transformed businesses in every industry sector, provided new ways to solve intractable societal challenges, and created popular new tools to generate text and images. It has also ignited interest in an issue that usually doesn’t get much attention: global standards. - [TRANSFORM Dialogue: Harmonizing Global Perspectives With EU Ambassador and Special Assistant to the President](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/09/25/transform-dialogue-harmonizing-global-perspectives-with-eu-ambassador-and-special-assistant-to-the-president/) - During a culminating panel at BSA | The Software Alliance’s TRANSFORM Dialogue, global leaders in artificial intelligence (AI) policy discussed the many ways in which the European Union and the United States can further transatlantic cooperation. - [Kate Goodloe - BSA Staff Spotlight Series](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/10/03/kate-goodloe-bsa-staff-spotlight-series/) - Kate is passionate about getting laws right from the start and tackling big issues like privacy and artificial intelligence. Find out what drew her to BSA by clicking the link below: - [How the G7 Can Enhance Cloud Security and Build Digital Solidarity](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/10/01/how-the-g7-can-enhance-cloud-security-and-build-digital-solidarity/) - As businesses, consumers, and governments take increasing advantage of the benefits of cloud security, the G7 can and should take this concept a step further in the context of cloud security. - [TRANSFORM Dialogue: Building Trust in the AI Era](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/09/25/transform-dialogue-building-trust-in-the-ai-era/) - During a featured panel at BSA’s TRANSFORM Dialogue, leaders in AI policy described how they are helping to build trust in this technology through business practices, partnerships, and regulations. - [TRANSFORM Recap: Cohere CEO Speaks to Role of Regulation in Spurring AI Adoption](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/09/25/transform-recap-cohere-ceo-speaks-to-role-of-regulation-in-spurring-ai-adoption/) - Cohere Cofounder and CEO Aidan Gomez emphasized how a combination of smart regulation and the company’s own development work can spur wider adoption of generative AI for enterprises during a featured discussion at BSA's TRANSFORM Dialogue in Washington, DC. - [Craig Albright - BSA Staff Spotlight Series](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/09/18/craig-albright-bsa-staff-spotlight-series/) - Craig's passion for public service began with his love for C-SPAN, which inspired him to dive headfirst into politics and hold key roles at the World Bank and the White House. At BSA, Craig leads with a collaborative spirit, valuing the unique culture that encourages excellence and teamwork even under pressure. - [BSA Voices Concerns as California Governor Considers Action on AI](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/09/17/bsa-voices-concerns-as-california-governor-considers-action-on-ai/) - Among the AI bills on California Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk are several that could have unintended consequences and present practical challenges for both consumers and companies. Read More >> - [Momentum Builds in Congress for Using NIST AI RMF in Procurement to Set Rules for Responsible AI](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/07/27/momentum-builds-in-congress-for-using-nist-ai-rmf-in-procurement-to-set-rules-for-responsible-ai/) - As policymakers grapple with how best to promote the responsible development and use of AI, the RMF published by NIST is emerging as an important tool to manage AI risks. Read More >> - [BSA Urges Coordinated Action on AI Risks in Testimony Before US Congress](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/12/07/bsa-urges-coordinated-action-on-ai-risks-in-testimony-before-us-congress/) - BSA urged Congress to build on the recent Executive Order on AI, telling lawmakers that they have an important role in creating a United States policy on AI. Read More >> - [Industry Leaders Showcase the Benefits of AI in Government at Capitol Hill Briefing](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/03/20/industry-leaders-showcase-the-benefits-of-ai-in-government-at-capitol-hill-briefing/) - Artificial intelligence is poised to improve various public services, speakers from BSA member companies told a crowd of Capitol Hill staff during a briefing this week. Read More >> - [Expert Q&A: BSA's Tech Priorities for NDAA](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/09/16/expert-qa-bsas-tech-priorities-for-ndaa/) - As the US Congress takes up consideration of the NDAA, BSA is weighing in with lawmakers about tech policy priorities up for Senate consideration. In the expert Q&A below, BSA Senior Director of IT Modernization and Procurement Jessica Salmoiraghi talks about the latest on the NDAA and BSA's priorities. Read More >> - [Tarun Sawney - BSA Staff Spotlight Series](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/09/05/tarun-sawney-bsa-staff-spotlight-series/) - A devoted “Tintin” fan, Tarun brings an adventurous spirit to everything he does. Unplugging is not an option for him; he thrives on keeping things dynamic and staying fully engaged with the fast-paced world around him. Read More >> - [Olga Medina - BSA Staff Spotlight Series](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/08/22/olga-medina-bsa-staff-spotlight-series/) - What drew Olga to become a Director of Policy at BSA? A passion for advocating for the enterprise software sector and a commitment to a collaborative and supportive work culture. Read More >> - [Silvia Borges - BSA Staff Spotlight Series](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/08/08/silvia-borges-bsa-staff-spotlight-series/) - With 20 years of experience in marketing (nine of which were spent at Microsoft), Silvia is now leading the services area for Latin America at BSA | The Software Alliance. Read More >> - [Workday Chief Legal Officer on How the Partnership Between AI Developers and Deployers Advances AI Governance](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/07/31/workday-chief-legal-officer-partnership-ai-developers-deployers-advances-ai-governance/) - Responsible AI is a team activity, and at Workday, we’re committed to doing our part. We’ve invested in the principles, practices, and people behind our Responsible AI program, and we collaborate with government officials in the US and around the world to advance meaningful and workable safeguards on high-risk AI. Read more >> - [Docusign on AI Governance and Earning User Trust](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/07/31/docusign-on-ai-governance-and-earning-user-trust/) - At Docusign, our customers trust us to support their most important transactions, so we understand how important it is to demonstrate trustworthiness every day. And we know that the success of AI, like most innovations, will depend on trust. Read More >> - [BSA AI Solutions: Reducing Risk Through AI Governance](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/07/31/bsa-ai-solutions-reducing-risk-through-ai-governance/) - BSA | The Software Alliance’s “AI Policy Solutions” document details how companies can develop their corporate governance practices to mitigate risks and biases in AI systems and technologies. Read More >> - [Tomoko Naoe - BSA Staff Spotlight Series](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/07/24/tomoko-naoe-bsa-staff-spotlight-series/) - Tomoko joined BSA | The Software Alliance after studying English literature and gaining experience in the music industry. Her favorite part about BSA is engaging with various stakeholders, from member company representatives to government officials. Read More >> - [AI Policy Readiness: 2024 Outlook](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/07/22/ai-policy-readiness-2024-outlook/) - Governments are moving steadily toward better AI policy readiness, as a new BSA analysis of nine different jurisdictions recently indicated. But with 2024 as the year for elections, it raises the question of whether the direction and consistency of policy will remain on course. Read More >> - [Javier Cervantes - BSA Staff Spotlight Series](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/07/11/javier-cervantes-bsa-staff-spotlight-series/) - Meet Javier Cervantes, Director of Analytics and Internet Enforcement in our Washington, D.C. office. His journey spans diverse areas like microfinance, tax debt collection, anti-money laundering, and software license compliance. Read More >> - [Harmonizing Cybersecurity Regulations Is a Win-Win](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/07/10/harmonizing-cybersecurity-regulations-is-a-win-win/) - Harmonizing cybersecurity requirements is an ideal issue for the US Government, like-minded allies, and industry to work together to achieve because it is a win-win-win. It’s time start singing from the same song sheet. Read More >> - [Thomas Boué – BSA Staff Spotlight Series](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/05/23/thomas-boue-bsa-staff-spotlight-series/) - Thomas Boué joined BSA's Brussels office in 2009 -- he feels like he had "six or seven" different careers since then. One thing is clear: Thomas has been instrumental into building and strengthening BSA's EMEA hub. Read More >> - [Danielle Brown - BSA Staff Spotlight Series](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/06/13/danielle-brown-bsa-staff-spotlight-series/) - Danielle joined BSA | The Software Alliance in October 2022, after 20 years on Capitol Hill. She believes that we learn by asking the hard questions and some of the best ideas come out of someone pushing to better understand an issue. Read More >> - [Venkatesh Krishnamoorthy - BSA Staff Spotlight Series](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/06/27/venkatesh-krishnamoorthy-bsa-staff-spotlight-series/) - “Global, process-oriented, and digital-first” is how Venkatesh describes BSA | The Software Alliance, but we believe this description fits him just as well! As Country Manager in India, he works on various files and is well-connected with colleagues worldwide. Read More >> - [Industry Experts Brief Capitol Hill Staff on AI Transformation in Agriculture](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/06/26/industry-experts-brief-capitol-hill-staff-on-ai-transformation-in-agriculture/) - More than 100 Capitol Hill staff joined AI experts from BSA and its signature initiative, the Digital Transformation Network (DTN), for a briefing focused on the impact of AI on agriculture. Read More >> - [Rubrik on Using AI to Analyze Code and Detect Vulnerabilities](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/06/25/rubrik-on-using-ai-to-analyze-code-and-detect-vulnerabilities/) - In the future, I believe AI will better analyze code to help detect exploitable vulnerabilities that traverse an ever-growing code base for most applications. Read More >> - [Q&A: Cisco on Enhancing Privacy and Cybersecurity With AI Tools](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/06/25/qa-cisco-on-enhancing-privacy-and-cybersecurity-with-ai-tools/) - Cisco Executive Vice President and General Manager, Security and Collaboration Business Units Jeetu Patel answers questions from BSA's SVP of Global Policy Aaron Cooper about how AI tools and systems can help companies like Cisco, develop products for its customers that put privacy protection first and enhance cybersecurity abilities. Read More >> - [Palo Alto Networks on Leveraging AI Discovery and Analysis for Cyber Defense](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/06/25/palo-alto-networks-on-leverage-ai-discovery-and-analysis-for-cyber-defense/) - At Palo Alto Networks, we have doubled down on this posture because we firmly believe that AI-powered cybersecurity is vital to protecting privacy, enhancing national security, and safeguarding our digital way of life. Read More >> - [BSA AI Solutions: Protecting Privacy and Advancing Cybersecurity](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/06/25/bsa-ai-solutions-protecting-privacy-and-advancing-cybersecurity/) - BSA | The Software Alliance’s “AI Policy Solutions” outlines how policymakers worldwide can advance privacy and cybersecurity in tandem. Read More >> - [“Best Practices” Improve Cybersecurity by Producing Results for Users, Not Policymakers](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/06/24/best-practices-improve-cybersecurity-by-producing-results-for-users-not-policymakers/) - Government officials, industry leaders, and advocates often appeal to “best practices” to guide policy or set requirements. But, too often, they use the term “best practices” imprecisely to cover a variety of meanings. That hurts effective policy, because “best practice” has a definition – and it is one that isn’t aligned with how policymakers frequently misuse it. Read More >> - [Change in Continuity: the 2024 EU Elections Results & Roadmap](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/06/20/change-in-continuity-the-2024-eu-elections-results-roadmap/) - In this TechPost, we explore the major takeaways from the 2024 EU elections: the key political shifts, how numbers were impacted and the upcoming appointments to top EU roles. We also outline the (quite busy) roadmap through the end of this year. Read More >> - [India in Focus: What Modi's Re-Election Means for Tech Policy](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/06/11/india-in-focus-what-modis-re-election-means-for-tech-policy/) - BSA has developed six policy recommendations to help the Modi administration realize these goals in the term ahead. Read More >> - [BSA EMEA Member Roundtable: What Do We Expect From the EU Commission’s New Term?](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/06/04/bsa-emea-member-roundtable-what-do-we-expect-from-the-eu-commissions-new-term/) - What are the top opportunities we expect for tech policy during the European Commission’s upcoming term? The consensus among industry leaders and experts is clear: there are significant opportunities ahead for shaping impactful tech policy in Europe. Read More >> - [Protecting What Matters: European Economic Growth](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/06/04/protecting-what-matters-european-economic-growth/) - Some advocate for more robust rules for the EU Digital Single Market, while others worry these measures could potentially lead to protectionism. Amidst these discussions, it is imperative to prioritize the safeguarding of European economic growth. Read More >> - [Leading the Way: Europe’s Role in Shaping the Global Digital Future](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/06/04/leading-the-way-europes-role-in-shaping-the-global-digital-future/) - To ensure Europe continues leading the way in digital trade, BSA has put together a few recommendations. Read More >> - [The Key to a Successful European Digital Single Market](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/06/04/the-key-to-a-successful-european-digital-single-market/) - As these new rules are implemented, businesses will need significant support to enable compliance and better ascertain how the rules applying to the Digital Single Market interact and overlap. Read More >> - [BSA's Guide to Europe's Digital Transformation](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/06/04/bsas-guide-to-europes-digital-transformation/) - As we prepare for a new political cycle in the European Union, BSA | The Software Alliance has compiled a series of recommendations, which focus on enterprise software and other digital technologies, and aim to ensure the EU’s continued economic competitiveness and growth. Read More >> - [View From the Ground: AI Policy Moves Forward in EU and UK](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/05/29/view-from-the-ground-ai-policy-moves-forward-in-eu-and-uk/) - I had the opportunity to see how much work is ongoing in the EU and UK during my travels to meet with the BSA | The Software Alliance team and our members last week. Read More >> - [BSA AI Solutions: Investing in Research and the AI Workforce](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/05/22/bsa-ai-solutions-investing-in-research-and-the-ai-workforce/) - To prepare the global workforce for the new jobs and opportunities created by artificial intelligence, BSA is recommending a series of policies to prepare the broader workforce with digital skills for a future in which virtually every job will involve an increased interaction with AI and other technologies. Read More >> - [Autodesk on AI and the Future of Work](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/05/22/autodesk-on-ai-and-the-future-of-work/) - At Autodesk, we’re dedicated to enhancing the AI tools we offer engineers, architects, filmmakers, and other creative professionals. Read More >> - [Cisco on AI R&D Investment and the Cultivation of Digital Skills](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/05/22/cisco-on-ai-rd-investment-and-the-cultivation-of-digital-skills/) - As governments explore the impact of AI, they are thinking about how to prevent an AI wild west where anything goes, while still enabling an AI gold rush that keeps their economy competitive. Read More >> - [Capitol Hill Prioritizes Integration of AI in Cybersecurity Frameworks](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/05/09/capitol-hill-prioritizes-integration-of-ai-in-cybersecurity-frameworks/) - Cybersecurity and policy experts convened on the sidelines of RSA for a lunchtime discussion hosted by BSA featuring staff leaders from Capitol Hill on the intersection of AI and cybersecurity. Read More >> - [BSA AI Solutions: Promoting AI Transparency and Trusted Content](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/04/24/bsa-ai-solutions-promoting-ai-transparency-and-trusted-content/) - As AI innovation continues, BSA and enterprise software companies are offering a series of solutions for policymakers around the world to build trust, promote AI transparency, and help combat deceptive information. Read More >> - [Adobe on Fighting To Restore Trust Online](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/04/24/adobe-on-fighting-to-restore-trust-online/) - At Adobe, we deeply understand how impactful an image can be — and how this power can be used for bad as well as good. Read More >> - [IBM's AI Ethics Governance Approach to Deepfakes](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/04/24/ibms-ai-ethics-governance-approach-to-deepfakes/) - It is essential for both policymakers and technology companies to pursue solutions that address deepfakes. That’s why IBM has developed and implemented an AI ethics governance approach to ensure AI that we develop, use, and deploy is trustworthy. Read More >> - [US Monitoring and Enforcement Against Foreign Digital Trade Barriers Benefit All Americans](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/04/16/us-monitoring-and-enforcement-against-foreign-digital-trade-barriers-benefit-all-americans/) - Congress has an important role to play in ensuring that the United States responds to foreign digital trade barriers and that the United States continues to lead a coalition of like-minded democracies on cross-border data policy. Read More >> - [Why AI? SAP's Etosha Thurman on How AI Helps Companies Focus on High-Value Work](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/04/15/why-ai-saps-etosha-thurman-on-how-ai-helps-companies-focus-on-high-value-work/) - In this submission, SAP Chief Marketing & Solutions Officer, Intelligent Spend and Business Network Etosha Thurman writes about how SAP is integrating AI solutions into every aspect of their business. Read More >> - [BSA Publishes New Solutions for Responsible AI Policy](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/04/10/bsa-publishes-new-solutions-for-responsible-ai-policy/) - BSA is now publishing our 2024 “AI Policy Solutions,” a comprehensive set of recommendations for policymakers on new and emerging artificial intelligence issues. Read More >> - [Why AI? PagerDuty's Shelley Webb on Using Generative AI to Synthesize Data and Improve Customer Experience](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/04/08/why-ai-pagerdutys-shelley-webb-on-using-generative-ai-to-synthesize-data-and-improve-customer-experience/) - In this submission, PagerDuty Senior Vice President & Chief Legal Officer Shelley Webb writes about how new generative AI capabilities allow PagerDuty to deliver the best service for its customers by saving time and resources. Read More >> - [Harmonizing Cybersecurity Laws and Policies: An Opportunity for Governments, Businesses, Citizens, and Customers](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/03/21/harmonizing-cybersecurity-laws-and-policies-an-opportunity-for-governments-businesses-citizens-and-customers/) - The opportunity to harmonize cybersecurity policy is in focus after the US DHS and the European Commission announced an initiative to collaborate on aligning cyber incident reporting requirements. Read More >> - [Why AI? Asana's Eleanor Lacey on Balancing the Speed of AI Development with Responsibility](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/03/18/why-ai-asanas-eleanor-lacey-on-balancing-the-speed-of-ai-development-with-responsibility/) - In this submission, Asana's General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Eleanor Lacey writes about how Asana Intelligence yields higher quality outcomes across the workforce. Read More >> - [Why AI? HubSpot's Alyssa Harvey Dawson on HubSpot AI's Impact on Customers](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/03/11/why-ai-hubspots-alyssa-harvey-dawson-on-hubspot-ais-impact-on-customers/) - In this submission, HubSpot's Chief Legal Officer Alyssa Harvey Dawson writes about how HubSpot AI can be leveraged to improve efficiency and save time for teams of all sizes. Read More >> - [BSA Member Roundtable: How To Elevate Cybersecurity for Your Organization](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/03/06/bsa-member-roundtable-how-to-elevate-cybersecurity-for-your-organization/) - BSA asked leading cybersecurity professionals at its member companies for their 2024 predictions on how to elevate cybersecurity for their organization. Read More >> - [BSA Working to Shape AI and Cyber Policies Worldwide](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/02/28/bsa-working-to-shape-ai-and-cyber-policies-worldwide/) - While much attention has been paid to policymaking in the European Union and the United States, here is a quick roundup of where – and how – BSA is engaging on tech policies worldwide. Read More >> - [Why AI? Microsoft's Sarah Bird on AI's Positive Impact on Communities Around the World](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/02/27/why-ai-microsofts-sarah-bird-on-ais-positive-impact-on-communities-around-the-world/) - In this submission, Microsoft Partner Group Product Manager, Responsible AI Leader for Azure AI, and OpenAI Technologies Sarah Bird writes about bringing the power of next-generation AI to work. Read More >> - [Ambition Is the Word: Understanding the EU AI Act](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/02/14/ambition-is-the-word-understanding-the-eu-ai-act/) - Given the significance of this legislation, it is important to take a closer look at how the AI Act will regulate AI, its approach to risk, and what kind of AI systems the Act covers. Read More >> - [Why AI? Kyndryl’s Nicolas Sekkaki on Company’s Newly Launched AI-Readiness Program](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/02/12/why-ai-kyndryls-nicolas-sekkaki-on-companys-newly-launched-ai-readiness-program/) - In this submission, Nicolas Sekkaki, Kyndryl’s Global Applications, Data and AI Practice Leader discusses Kyndryl’s AI-readiness program and comprehensive services. Read More >> - [BSA Member Roundtable: What Do We Expect From Congress on Tech Policy in 2024?](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/02/06/bsa-member-roundtable-what-do-we-expect-from-congress-on-tech-policy-in-2024/) - BSA asked leading advocacy professionals at its member companies for their 2024 predictions on what to expect on Capitol Hill in the coming year. Read More >> - [Why AI? Splunk’s Jason Lee on Digital Resilience With AI](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/02/05/why-ai-splunks-jason-lee-on-digital-resilience-with-ai/) - In this submission, Splunk Chief Information Security Officer Jason Lee writes about integrating AI to unlock insights in security and observability domains. Read More >> - [Year of Action: BSA 2024 US Agenda Focused on AI, Government IT, and Privacy](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/02/05/year-of-action-bsa-2024-us-agenda-focused-on-ai-government-it-and-privacy/) - BSA is urging lawmakers to spread the benefits of responsible AI and other enterprise technology across the economy. What does that look like? Here’s a quick breakdown. Read More >> - [What to Expect on Privacy in 2024](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/01/29/what-to-expect-on-privacy-in-2024/) - To help mark the occasion of Data Privacy Day 2024, BSA’s global policy experts around the world share their perspectives on what privacy developments to watch for this year. Read More >> - [Why AI? Dropbox's Bart Volkmer on Reimagining the Way We Work](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/01/29/why-ai-dropboxs-bart-volkmer-on-reimagining-the-way-we-work/) - In this submission, Dropbox CLO Bart Volkmer writes about Dropbox Dash, a new AI-powered universal search engine that connects across popular workplace apps to improve customer efficiency. Read More >> - [Implementation of Executive Order to Set Pace for US Policy on AI](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/01/24/implementation-of-executive-order-to-set-pace-for-us-policy-on-ai/) - The pace of policymaking on artificial intelligence in the US will tick up sharply in the coming weeks, as more of the deadlines in President Joe Biden’s executive order on AI come due. Read More >> - [Why AI? Box's Leah Perry on How Box AI Can Transform Enterprise Content Management](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/01/22/why-ai-boxs-leah-perry-on-how-box-ai-can-transform-enterprise-content-management/) - In this submission, Box VP, Legal, CPO & Global Head of Public Policy Leah Perry writes about how AI can help enterprises create a centralized hub for business content for users. Read More >> - [2024 Trends to Watch in US Privacy Laws](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/01/17/2024-trends-to-watch-in-us-privacy-laws/) - In the absence of a national privacy law in the US, state legislatures are poised to continue advancing issues like consumer privacy and AI. Read More >> - [Why AI? Cisco's Jeetu Patel on How AI Helps Improve Security Resilience](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/01/16/why-ai-ciscos-jeetu-patel-on-how-ai-helps-improve-security-resilience/) - In this submission, Cisco Executive Vice President and General Manager of Security and Collaboration Jeetu Patel writes about how AI can help companies defend against malicious actors. Read More >> - [Why AI? Zoom's Mahesh Ram on Increased Productivity with Zoom's AI Companion](https://techpost.bsa.org/2024/01/08/why-ai-zooms-mahesh-ram-on-increased-productivity-with-zooms-ai-companion/) - In this submission, Zoom Head of AI Applications Mahesh Ram writes about how Zoom AI Companion helps individuals work smarter and better collaborate with teammates. Read More >> - [BSA’s 2023 Year-In-Review](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/12/27/bsas-2023-year-in-review/) - BSA | The Software Alliance and our member companies have thoughtfully shaped top tech policy issues worldwide in 2023. Check out some of BSA's highlights from this year. Read More >> - [Why AI? DocuSign's Jim Shaughnessy on How AI Can Help Verify Identity for Smarter, More Trusted Agreements](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/12/04/why-ai-docusigns-jim-shaughnessy-on-using-ai-to-make-documents-smarter-and-more-trusted/) - In this submission, DocuSign Chief Legal Officer Jim Shaughnessy writes about a new AI-powered system that detects whether an applicant is a "live" person - not a pre-recording or a deep fake. Read More >> - [AI Strengthens Supply Chains, Industry Leaders Tell US Congress](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/12/12/ai-strengthens-supply-chains-industry-leaders-tell-us-congress/) - Artificial intelligence is helping to make supply chains more reliable and resilient, a series of industry-leading experts told US congressional staff during a briefing on Capitol Hill. Read More >> - [Why AI? Juniper Network's Bob Friday on How AI Automation Can Help Troubleshooting](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/12/11/why-ai-juniper-networks-bob-friday-on-how-ai-automation-can-help-troubleshooting/) - In this submission, Juniper Networks GVP and Chief AI Officer Bob Friday writes about how automation can accurately predict outcomes, such as a user's Zoom call performance. Read More >> - [Why AI? Bentley Systems' Julien Moutte on Generative AI for Design](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/11/27/why-ai-bentley-systems-julien-moutte-on-generative-ai-for-design/) - In this submission, Bentley Systems CTO Julien Moutte writes about generative AI for design will assist engineers with the implementation of technology like digital twins. Read More >> - [Why AI? Autodesk's Amy Bunszel on How Machine Learning Improves Outcomes](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/11/13/why-ai-autodesks-amy-bunszel-on-how-machine-learning-improves-outcomes/) - Autodesk EVP Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Design Amy Bunszel writes about how Autodesk products use machine learning to help customers increase productivity and improve outcomes. Read More >> - [Why AI? Shopify’s Miqdad Jaffer on AI Accessibility for All Entrepreneurs](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/11/06/why-ai-shopifys-miqdad-jaffer-on-ai-accessibility-for-all-entrepreneurs/) - In this submission, Shopify Director of Product Miqdad Jaffer writes about how Shopify’s AI suite can help business owners navigate the complexities of starting and scaling a business. Read More >> - [BSA Panel: Multi-Cloud Solutions Can Spur Innovation Across Government](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/11/02/bsa-panel-multi-cloud-solutions-can-spur-innovation-across-government/) - BSA released its first-ever US procurement agenda this week and hosted a briefing on multi-cloud with industry experts on Capitol Hill. Read More >> - [Why AI? IBM's Christina Montgomery on How Generative AI Makes AI Value Creators](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/10/30/why-ai-ibms-christina-montgomery-on-how-generative-ai-makes-ai-value-creators/) - In this submission, IBM Vice President and Chief Privacy & Trust Officer Christina Montgomery writes about how IBM's watsonx makes customers not just AI users, but AI value creators. Read More >> - [Capitol Hill Panel Details AI Benefits in Health Care](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/10/25/capitol-hill-panel-details-ai-benefits-in-healthcare/) - Artificial intelligence is already having a profound, positive effect on health care, speakers from software and health science companies told a large audience on Capitol Hill. Read More >> - [Why AI? Databricks' Joel Minnick on How AI Can Improve Health Outcomes](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/10/23/why-ai-databricks-joel-minnick-on-how-ai-can-improve-health-outcomes/) - In this submission, Databricks Vice President of Product Marketing Joel Minnick writes about how every sector can be improved by AI, especially in healthcare. Read More >> - [BSA CEO Encourages Congress to Act on Both AI and Privacy](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/10/19/bsa-ceo-encourages-congress-to-act-on-both-ai-and-privacy/) - Congress should take up legislation on both privacy and AI, BSA CEO Victoria Espinel told House lawmakers during the first in a planned series of hearings focused on AI. Read More >> - [Why AI? Elastic's Carolyn Herzog on How AI Creates Intelligent Tools](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/10/16/why-ai-elastics-carolyn-herzog-on-how-ai-creates-intelligent-tools/) - In this submission, Elastic Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary Carolyn Herzog writes about how generative AI is creating intelligent tools that can index information to improve efficiency. Read More >> - [Why AI? Okta's David Bradbury on How AI Delivers More Secure Identity Solutions](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/10/10/why-ai-oktas-david-bradbury-on-how-ai-delivers-more-secure-identity-solutions/) - In this submission, Okta Chief Security Officer David Bradbury discusses how Okta is using AI to provide stronger security solutions. Read More >> - [Why AI? Salesforce’s Wendy Batchelder Talks About Using AI to Reimagine the Customer Experience](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/09/25/why-ai-salesforces-wendy-batchelder-talks-about-using-ai-to-reimagine-the-customer-experience/) - Salesforce SVP, Chief Data Officer, Global Data Governance Wendy Batchelder discusses how Salesforce’s AI cloud and Einstein GPT can help customers. Read More >> - [Why AI? Alteryx's CPO Suresh Vittal on Empowering Non-Technical Users With AI](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/09/11/why-ai-alteryx-cpo-suresh-vital-on-empowering-non-technical-users-with-ai/) - Alteryx CPO Suresh Vittal writes about the launch of AiDIN and the importance of empowering non-technical users to build and automate processes without needing to write code. Read More >> - [Why AI? TriNet's CTO on How AI Powers Success for Small and Medium-Size Businesses](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/09/05/why-ai-trinet-cto-on-how-ai-powers-success-for-small-and-medium-size-businesses/) - TriNet CTO Jeff Hayward writes about the responsible development of AI and how the development of generative AI can be used in many ways. Read More >> - [Why AI? Rubrik’s Anneka Gupta on How AI Can Address Cyber Incidents](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/10/02/why-ai-rubriks-anneka-gupta-on-how-ai-can-address-cyber-incidents/) - In this submission, Rubrik Chief Product Officer Anneka Gupta writes about how AI can help companies achieve maximum output from their current workforce with automation. Read More >> - [BSA Members Brief Congressional Staff on AI Risk Management](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/09/27/bsa-members-brief-congressional-staff-on-ai-risk-management/) - BSA held a Capitol Hill briefing on how current frameworks are helping companies manage risks to ensure the responsible development of AI. Read More >> - [Why AI? Adobe’s Dana Rao on Responsible Training of AI Systems and Empowering Creators](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/09/19/why-ai-adobes-dana-rao-on-responsible-training-of-ai-systems-and-empowering-creators/) - Adobe Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Trust Officer Dana Rao writes about empowering creators through responsible training and deployment of AI systems. Read More >> - [States Leverage Existing Models of Privacy Legislation](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/09/19/states-leverage-existing-models-of-privacy-legislation/) - Comprehensive consumer privacy continues to dominate state legislatures. Following the 2023 legislative session, check out BSA's key takeaways and models of state privacy that protect consumer privacy. Read More >> - [BSA CEO Urges Swift Action on Legislation to Promote AI Trust and Adoption](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/09/12/bsa-ceo-urges-swift-action-on-legislation-to-promote-ai-trust-and-adoption/) - BSA CEO Victoria Espinel made the case for Congress to pursue AI legislation that establishes clear obligations for both deployers and developers of AI during her testimony. Read More >> - [Why AI? BSA Brings Together Industry Leaders on AI Benefits](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/09/05/why-ai-bsa-brings-together-industry-leaders-on-ai-benefits/) - A new series – “Why AI?” – launched by BSA, gives leaders at enterprise software companies a chance to describe, in their own words, how artificial intelligence is having a positive impact. Read More >> - [BSA Member Companies Discuss Addressing AI Responsibility and Accountability in Legislation](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/07/28/bsa-member-companies-discuss-addressing-ai-responsibility-and-accountability-in-legislation/) - BSA held a panel discussion on how companies are managing AI risks and why tools like the NIST risk management framework (RMF) are important elements in AI legislation. Read More >> - [Rules of the Road? The Unique Considerations of Cybersecurity](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/06/26/rules-of-the-road-the-unique-considerations-of-cybersecurity/) - While analogies can be helpful to understand cybersecurity, some policymakers’ use of an analogy between software and car safety features overly simplifies the challenge of cybersecurity. Read More >> - [DTN Report Shows Digital Benefits in Financial Services](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/05/03/dtn-report-shows-digital-benefits-in-financial-services/) - A new report from BSA’s Digital Transformation Network explores how the digitalization of finance has impacted every part of its sector. Read More >> - [Experts Discuss AI in Financial Services at Congressional Hill Briefing](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/06/23/experts-discuss-ai-in-financial-services-at-congressional-hill-briefing/) - Dozens of Capitol Hill staff joined AI experts from BSA members and partners for a briefing on artificial intelligence in financial services with opening remarks from Rep. Bill Foster (D-Ill.) Read More >> - [Hiroshima AI Process: The G7's New Effort to Harmonize AI Rules](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/05/24/hiroshima-ai-process-the-g7s-new-effort-to-harmonize-ai-rules/) - The enterprise software industry applauds G7 leaders for their commitment to establishing common rules for governance of artificial intelligence with the launch of the “Hiroshima AI Process." Read More >> - [BSA Brings Together Industry, Government, and Policy Leaders for TRANSFORM Summit](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/05/15/bsa-brings-together-industry-government-and-policy-leaders-for-transform-summit/) - BSA | The Software Alliance brought together government officials, industry executives, and researchers to discuss tech issues at TRANSFORM, BSA’s inaugural policy summit, in Washington last week. Read More >> - [BSA at RSA: Building Partnerships Toward a Secure Digital Ecosystem](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/05/01/bsa-at-rsa-building-partnerships-toward-a-secure-digital-ecosystem/) - BSA | The Software Alliance brought together leaders from industry and government at the RSA Security Conference to discuss how to build a more secure and prosperous digital ecosystem. Read More >> - [Managing AI Risks: How NIST’s AI Risk Management Framework Aligns With BSA’s AI Risk Management Framework](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/04/28/managing-ai-risks-how-nists-ai-risk-management-framework-aligns-with-bsas-ai-risk-management-framework/) - A new “crosswalk” analysis showcases the significant common ground between BSA’s 2021 Framework to Build Trust in AI and the new NIST RMF. Read More >> - [How Salesforce Is Helping Lead Tech Toward a More Sustainable Future](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/04/20/how-salesforce-is-helping-lead-tech-toward-a-more-sustainable-future/) - Salesforce discusses how bold climate action is imperative for a sustainable future, and how every organization has a role to play, including the technology industry. Read More >> - [GDA Report Showcases Role of Data Transfers in Climate Change Mitigation](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/04/19/gda-report-showcases-role-of-data-transfers-in-climate-change-mitigation/) - The trusted and responsible ability to manage and transfer data across borders can catalyze efforts to advance sustainability, a new Global Data Alliance paper shows. Read More >> - [Data Flows Critical to Economic and Everyday Activity, Commerce Official Says at BSA Event](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/04/05/data-flows-critical-to-economic-and-everyday-activity-commerce-trade-leader-says-at-bsa-event/) - Data flows support trillions in economic activity and are the foundation for how people interact with one another, a top US trade official said this week at an event hosted by BSA and GDA. Read More >> - [Answering These Questions Will Advance a Jobs-Centric US Digital Trade Agenda](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/03/31/answering-these-questions-will-advance-a-jobs-centric-us-digital-trade-agenda/) - BSA and the Global Data Alliance laid out a series of key questions following USTR's 2023 agenda to help the Administration bring greater focus to its digital trade goals. Read More >> - [BSA: More Clarity Needed in EU Data Act](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/03/29/bsa-more-clarity-needed-in-eu-data-act/) - BSA is urging European officials to address several lingering concerns on the EU Data Act during upcoming inter-institutional negotiations before agreeing on a final text. Read More >> - [BSA Brings Digital Transformation in Construction to Capitol Hill](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/03/03/bsa-brings-digital-transformation-in-construction-to-capitol-hill/) - BSA joined House T&I Committee Chairman Sam Graves on Capitol Hill to lead a conversation on “Digital Tools for the Construction Sector” before a room full of congressional staff. Read More >> - [ Industry Guidance Needed to Implement Cyberstrategy, Officials Say at BSA Event](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/03/23/industry-guidance-needed-to-implement-cyberstrategy-officials-say-at-bsa-event/) - Enterprise software companies will help shape the implementation of the National Cyber Strategy, leaders from BSA, ONCD, and the Federal CIO said at an event hosted on March 22. Read More >> - [BSA and Industry Leaders Talk Cybersecurity at Construction’s Biggest Gathering](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/03/15/bsa-and-industry-leaders-talk-cybersecurity-at-constructions-biggest-gathering/) - BSA | The Software Alliance led a conversation about the importance of cybersecurity in construction at the industry’s largest trade show this week in Las Vegas. Read More >> - [DTN Construction Report: Digital Tools Help Build a Better Future](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/02/23/dtn-construction-report-digital-tools-help-build-a-better-future/) - The DTN construction report shows how digital tools put into practice by architects, engineers, and contractors have made building industries safer, more efficient, and more sustainable. Read More >> - [Harmonization, Digital Identity and Cloud: Opportunities to Advance the National Cyber Strategy](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/03/02/harmonization-digital-identity-and-cloud-opportunities-to-advance-the-national-cyber-strategy/) - The National Cyber Strategy contains multiple ideas that will advance the security of US Government agencies, some of which BSA has been advocating for and working on for years. Read More >> - [Future of Responsible AI Builds on Long History of Breakthroughs](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/02/15/future-of-responsible-ai-builds-on-long-history-of-breakthroughs/) - Victoria Espinel offers some historical context for ChatGPT as well as some of BSA’s thoughts on developments in responsible AI following her National AI Advisory Committee (NAIAC) meeting in North Carolina.Read More >> - [A Functioning, Funded FedRAMP: A Step Toward Digital Transformation of Government](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/02/09/a-functioning-funded-fedramp-a-step-toward-digital-transformation-of-government/) - The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) was established in 2011 to help facilitate the US government’s digital transformation by authorizing companies to sell cloud services across government agencies. Thanks to a bipartisan effort led by longtime champion Rep. Gerald Connolly, Congress took an important step toward realizing the vision of the program when - [NSTAC Report Offers Path to Improved Cybersecurity Through Harmonization](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/02/06/nstac-report-offers-path-to-improved-cybersecurity-through-harmonization/) - The federal government could take an important step toward bolstering US cybersecurity if it heeds the new, draft recommendations from a presidential advisory committee published late this week. Read More >> - [BSA Makes Jobs Case for Digital Trade at IPEF](https://techpost.bsa.org/2022/12/21/bsa-makes-jobs-case-for-digital-trade-at-ipef/) - BSA led a group of member companies and partners to participate in the first round of in-person negotiations of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) this month. Read More >> - [Celebrating One Year of the Digital Transformation Network](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/01/30/celebrating-one-year-of-the-digital-transformation-network/) - In the first year of the Digital Transformation Network, the topic of digital transformation continues to remain atop policy priorities for many industries and governments across the globe. As direct digital transformation investments climb to almost $7 trillion between 2020 and 2023, staying abreast of the fast-changing policy landscape for artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, privacy, cross-border - [Beyond Privacy: What Tech Policies to Watch Around the World in 2023](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/01/25/beyond-privacy-what-tech-policies-to-watch-around-the-world-in-2023/) - For Data Privacy Week, BSA’s global policy team looks at the top policy issues outside of privacy that could impact privacy professionals around the world and throughout the year. Read More >> - [Global Data Alliance: 3 Years of Leading on Digital Trust Across Borders](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/01/23/global-data-alliance-3-years-of-leading-on-digital-trust-across-borders/) - In the past three years, the Global Data Alliance (GDA) has assembled a broad coalition of companies to support high standards of digital responsibility, along with the policies that promote economic opportunity enabled by cross-border access to information and technology. The GDA and its members have been at the leading edge of shaping policies to - [Digital Transformation on Display in the Auto Sector](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/01/20/digital-transformation-on-display-in-the-auto-sector/) - The Washington Auto Show showcases data and digital transformation considerations effecting the auto sector. DTN's auto report illustrates how digital transformation is improving the auto industry. Read More >> - [BSA's 2023 National Agenda for Digital Transformation](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/01/18/bsas-2023-national-agenda-for-digital-transformation/) - BSA | The Software Alliance wrote House and Senate leaders urging them to advance the first-ever National Agenda for Digital Transformation in conjunction with the release of BSA’s 2023 US Policy Agenda. Read More >> - [CNBC Survey: Enterprise Software Investments 'Critically Important in 2023'](https://techpost.bsa.org/2023/01/04/investing-in-software-and-services-furthers-digital-transformation-according-to-cnbc-survey/) - A report from the CNBC Technology Executive Council indicates that chief information and chief technology officials at leading public and private organizations expect to continue investing in software and services that further their digital transformation.Read More >> - [Accelerating Digital Transformation in State Capitols Through Investments in Modernizing Government IT](https://techpost.bsa.org/2022/12/19/accelerating-digital-transformation-in-state-capitols-through-investments-in-modernizing-government-it/) - As new state legislatures are seated in January, a new survey shows that cybersecurity continues to be the top priority for state Chief Information Officers (CIOs). Read More >> - [What the Global Data Alliance is Working Toward at IPEF](https://techpost.bsa.org/2022/12/13/what-the-global-data-alliance-is-working-toward-at-ipef/) - The Global Data Alliance led a multi-industry delegation in Brisbane during the first round of in-person negotiations on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) to make the case for a digital trade framework that supports jobs and economic opportunity by promoting pro-growth cross-border data policies that enable digital transformation in all sectors of the economy. Read More >> - [How Digital Transformation Can Accelerate Sustainability](https://techpost.bsa.org/2022/12/06/how-digital-transformation-can-accelerate-sustainability/) - The ways in which enterprise software companies operationalize sustainability practices and help organizations set and achieve their climate action goals are at the heart of a new report, “BSA’s Global Sustainability Principles,” issued this month by BSA | The Software Alliance. Read More >> - [Data Transfer Restrictions and Localization Requirements Increase Cyber Risk](https://techpost.bsa.org/2022/11/30/data-transfer-restrictions-and-localization-requirements-increase-cyber-risk/) - As governments and businesses in all sectors continue their digital transformation, they increasingly rely on the ability to access data to effectively serve their customers and citizens. But proposed data transfer restrictions and data localization requirements will impede digital transformation and increase cybersecurity risks for organizations and the digital ecosystem more broadly. Read More >> - [CIO Study Showcases Strength of BSA Cyber Policy](https://techpost.bsa.org/2022/11/17/cio-study-showcases-strength-of-bsa-cyber-policy/) - Cybersecurity isn’t just a top priority for BSA | The Software Alliance and policymakers in Washington. As a new annual survey by the research firm Gartner makes clear, cybersecurity is also the top investment priority for corporate Chief Information Officers (CIOs) across a variety of sectors. Read More >> - [Why the Controller-Processor Distinction Matters to Privacy](https://techpost.bsa.org/2022/11/08/why-the-controller-processor-distinction-matters-to-privacy/) - Comprehensive privacy legislation relies on creating strong obligations for all companies that handle consumers’ personal data. Read More >> - [Five Ways to Bolster the Digital India Act](https://techpost.bsa.org/2022/10/26/five-ways-to-bolster-the-digital-india-act/) - India plans to foster an open, safe, trusted, and accountable internet through the DIA. To contribute to this exercise, BSA has outlined five key principles to consider while developing the new law.Read More >> - [Event Recap: Leveraging Software for a Sustainable Future](https://techpost.bsa.org/2022/10/06/event-recap-leveraging-software-for-a-sustainable-future/) - BSA | The Software Alliance brought together stakeholders for a dinner discussion in Washington, DC, last week around “Leveraging Software for a Sustainable Future” in partnership with the Meridian International Center. Read More >> - [SBOMs: Considerable Progress, But Not Yet Ready for Codification](https://techpost.bsa.org/2022/08/31/sboms-considerable-progress-but-not-yet-ready-for-codification/) - Several recent, high-profile cyber incidents have heightened organizations’ awareness of cybersecurity risks. Experts’ careful examination indicate that increased transparency into software components could help mitigate these risks, including using a software bill of materials, or SBOM. Read More >> - [Software Ushers in a New Era of Digital Tools for a Sustainable Future](https://techpost.bsa.org/2022/04/28/software-ushers-in-a-new-era-of-digital-tools-for-a-sustainable-future/) - The Digital Transformation Network has issued a new report, Sustainability: Digital Tools for a Sustainable Future, that highlights the promise of digital technologies to help the world achieve its key energy and sustainability goals.Read More >> - [A New Age of Manufacturing: Software-Enabled Digital Transformation](https://techpost.bsa.org/2022/04/06/a-new-age-of-manufacturing-software-enabled-digital-transformation/) - DTN recently convened a virtual event featuring congressional leaders and digital transformation experts to discuss the findings from DTN’s latest report: “Manufacturing: Digital Tools Transform How Things Get Made.” Read More >> - [“Tech” Policy Isn’t Just for Tech Anymore](https://techpost.bsa.org/2022/02/17/tech-policy-isnt-just-for-tech-anymore/) - Digital transformation – through software, cloud computing, and connected devices – is significantly changing how companies in every sector operate. Read More >> - [Privacy Policy: What to Expect Around the World in 2022](https://techpost.bsa.org/2022/01/27/privacy-policy-what-to-expect-around-the-world-in-2022/) - BSA experts in Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Americas share their regional insights on the most impactful policy developments to follow in 2022 and why governments should place data protection rules at the top of their digital agendas. Read More >> - [BSA’s 2022 US Policy Agenda Enables Digital Transformation](https://techpost.bsa.org/2022/01/25/bsas-2022-us-policy-agenda-enables-digital-transformation/) - To aid policymakers as they create laws for the digital economy, BSA released our 2022 US Policy Agenda, highlighting 10 priorities for the enterprise technology industry in the year to come. Read More >> - [BSA Celebrates Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Charts Path for Secure Digital Transformation](https://techpost.bsa.org/2021/10/19/bsa-celebrates-cybersecurity-awareness-month-charts-path-for-secure-digital-transformation/) - October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a global effort to promote the importance of secure technologies. Each year, technology plays a larger role in our lives, helping people keep in touch with friends and family, businesses operate securely and efficiently, and the global economy grow in an inclusive manner. Read More >> - [How Europe Is Strengthening Its E-Evidence Rules](https://techpost.bsa.org/2021/10/12/how-europe-is-strengthening-its-e-evidence-rules/) - As digitalization speeds up and the number of daily digital interactions continues to rise, law enforcement agencies are increasingly relying on digital evidence to investigate crimes. Read More >> - [Confronting AI Bias: A Transatlantic Approach to AI Policy](https://techpost.bsa.org/2021/06/30/confronting-ai-bias-a-transatlantic-approach-to-ai-policy/) - BSA brought together leaders from both sides of the Atlantic to discuss the vital issues surrounding AI at our event, “Confronting Bias: A Path Toward Transatlantic Cooperation on AI Policy.” Read More >> - [Introducing BSA’s AI Bias Risk Management Framework](https://techpost.bsa.org/2021/06/08/introducing-bsas-ai-bias-risk-management-framework/) - The Framework is a playbook that organizations can use to enhance trust in their AI systems through risk management processes that promote fairness, transparency, and accountability. Read More >> - [The BSA Framework for Secure Software: Two Years Later](https://techpost.bsa.org/2021/04/19/the-bsa-framework-for-secure-software-two-years-later/) - Two years ago, BSA | The Software Alliance launched a first-of-its-kind tool to describe, evaluate, and encourage security throughout the software lifecycle. Read More >> - [GDA Cross-Border Data Policy Principles: The International Economic Rule of Law and Data Transfer Policy](https://techpost.bsa.org/2021/03/03/gda-cross-border-data-policy-principles-the-international-economic-rule-of-law-and-data-transfer-policy/) - The Global Data Alliance has issued its Cross-Border Data Policy Principles. These Principles are intended to inform international negotiations regarding the movement of data in international commerce. Read More >> - [Creating Jobs and Expanding Opportunity: BSA’s 2021 Policy Agenda](https://techpost.bsa.org/2021/02/03/creating-jobs-and-expanding-opportunity-bsas-2021-policy-agenda/) - BSA calls for responsible tech policies to promote inclusive economic opportunity. Read More >> - [Privacy-Enhancing Technologies: Opening Data, Powering AI](https://techpost.bsa.org/2021/02/01/privacy-enhancing-technologies-opening-data-powering-ai/) - With the market for artificial intelligence (AI) projected to reach 190 billion dollars by 2025, AI is quickly becoming a cornerstone technology of the global economy. Read More >> - [Across the Globe, Governments Must Prohibit Data-Related Trade Barriers](https://techpost.bsa.org/2021/01/26/across-the-globe-governments-must-prohibit-data-related-trade-barriers/) - Today, 78 industry associations active across six continents issued a Multi-Industry Statement on Cross-Border Data Transfers and Data Localization Disciplines in the WTO Negotiations on E-Commerce. Read More >> - [The EU Can Set the Pace Worldwide With a Forward-Thinking Digital Trade Strategy](https://techpost.bsa.org/2020/10/13/the-eu-can-set-the-pace-worldwide-with-a-forward-thinking-digital-trade-strategy/) - Over the past decade, the European Union’s dynamic trade policy has emerged as one of the bloc’s most successful foreign policy tools. Read More >> - [Strengthening Trust and Securing Digital Transformation: States’ Essential Role in Cybersecurity](https://techpost.bsa.org/2021/12/15/strengthening-trust-and-securing-digital-transformation-states-essential-role-in-cybersecurity/) - By Tom Foulkes and Henry Young In October 2021, in conjunction with Cybersecurity Awareness Month, BSA published Strengthening Trust, Safeguarding Digital Transformation: BSA's Cybersecurity Agenda, which identifies BSA’s priorities and offers policy recommendations to improve cybersecurity. BSA’s Cybersecurity Agenda addresses many cybersecurity issues that confront leaders in state capitols across the US. The numbers illustrate - [Open Data Unlocks Opportunities, Collaboration, and Growth](https://techpost.bsa.org/2020/06/16/open-data-unlocks-opportunities-collaboration-and-growth/) - As an organization that represents companies that help their customers do great things with data, BSA has long viewed unnecessary barriers to the exchange of data as lost opportunities that impede collaboration and growth. Our advocacy across the globe has focused heavily on the need for sensible policies to ensure enterprises can transfer data to - [BSA Goes A-Volunteering](https://techpost.bsa.org/2018/06/29/bsa-goes-a-volunteering/) - Every year, BSA hosts a Global Day of Service, where we encourage our team members around the world to give back to their communities. This year, seven BSA offices participated, and I’ve enjoyed seeing all of their creative volunteer activities. BSA headquarters in Washington, DC spent the morning helping the National Park Service pick up - [A Cybersecurity Agenda for the Connected Age: One Year Later](https://techpost.bsa.org/2018/10/03/a-cybersecurity-agenda-for-the-connected-age-one-year-later/) - One year ago today, BSA | The Software Alliance released a new policy agenda for cybersecurity. A few months before this release, organizations around the world were shook by NotPetya, a malware attack that crippled government, critical infrastructure, and business entities. The incident resulted in more than $10 billion in total losses to the global - [US-UK Consultations Must Not Neglect Digital Trade](https://techpost.bsa.org/2019/01/29/us-uk-consultations-must-not-neglect-digital-trade/) - At the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) today, I testified on the need to include strong digital trade provisions in a United States-United Kingdom agreement. - [BSA’s 2019 Fly-In Renews the Push for Federal Privacy Legislation](https://techpost.bsa.org/2019/05/28/bsas-2019-fly-in-renews-the-push-for-federal-privacy-legislation/) - Last week, BSA’s Board of Directors came to Washington, DC and met with Members of Congress to talk about policy priorities of importance to the software industry. - [Accessing Electronic Evidence in the Digital Age – Global Best Practices for Law Enforcement and Technology Providers](https://techpost.bsa.org/2019/09/24/accessing-electronic-evidence-in-the-digital-age-global-best-practices-for-law-enforcement-and-technology-providers/) - This morning, BSA | The Software Alliance released Global Best Practices for Law Enforcement Access to Digital Evidence – a set of guidelines for law enforcement agencies and governments, as well as for technology providers, that address policies and procedures relating to law enforcement access to digital evidence. BSA’s best practices encourage stakeholders to protect - [A Practical Solution to Law Enforcement Access Challenges](https://techpost.bsa.org/2019/11/22/a-practical-solution-to-law-enforcement-access-challenges/) - In today’s data-driven, interconnected world, digital evidence is the cornerstone of criminal investigations. Stakeholders throughout the criminal justice system – from first responders at the scene to judges presiding over criminal prosecutions – require specialized knowledge and resources to effectively leverage digital evidence in lawful criminal investigations. However, law enforcement agencies often lack the sufficient - [Promoting Trust Across Borders](https://techpost.bsa.org/2020/01/22/promoting-trust-across-borders/) - The seamless movement of information across borders drives the digital economy. Companies from around the world in every sector rely on the responsible transfer of information to foster innovation and create jobs. That’s why BSA | The Software Alliance has launched the Global Data Alliance. A multi-industry coalition of companies from across Europe, Asia, and - [Software Policy Priorities Promote Trust](https://techpost.bsa.org/2020/01/28/software-policy-priorities-promote-trust/) - Software is integral to the US economy. BSA companies invest heavily in R&D, create intellectual property, and offer products and services to businesses of all sizes across the entire economy. The software industry supports 14.4 million jobs, adds $1.6 trillion to the US GDP annually, and invested $82.7 billion in research and development in 2018. - [Software’s Essential Role in Securing Tomorrow](https://techpost.bsa.org/2020/02/04/softwares-essential-role-in-securing-tomorrow/) - Technologies like 5G, the Internet of Things, and cloud computing are changing the way we live, work, and connect with the world around us. These technologies create opportunities and help grow the global digital economy. However, they also present new and increasingly complex risks. Those risks include data theft, phishing scams, privacy violations, malicious information - [Software Powers the Distance Economy](https://techpost.bsa.org/2020/05/05/software-powers-the-distance-economy/) - The world changed in 2020 and the “new normal” continues to change every day, for every aspect of the human experience. While it may be some time before society returns to recognizable personal and professional routines, the nation and world have come to rely on technology like never before. From remote learning and work to - [Strengthening Collaboration on Law Enforcement Access to Data in Australia and Around the World](https://techpost.bsa.org/2020/05/18/strengthening-collaboration-on-law-enforcement-access-to-data-in-australia-and-around-the-world/) - Last week, I testified before the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security as part of an inquiry into the International Production Orders Bill, which aims to allow Australian law enforcement agencies access to data through the US CLOUD Act. - [Fostering a Resilient Economy – Software’s Role in COVID-19 Response and Recovery](https://techpost.bsa.org/2020/05/27/fostering-a-resilient-economy-softwares-role-in-covid-response-and-recovery/) - To address the opportunities and challenges of the remote environment, BSA | The Software Alliance developed a Response & Recovery Agenda for governments. - [Black Lives Matter](https://techpost.bsa.org/2020/06/02/black-lives-matter/) - We at BSA unequivocally condemn the continued racism and inequality we grapple with in the United States, and we recognize the outrage and sadness that the vicious murder of George Floyd – one in a long history of despicable events – has brought forth. - [Why Congress Should Fund State and Local IT Modernization](https://techpost.bsa.org/2020/07/14/why-congress-should-fund-state-and-local-it-modernization/) - The COVID-19 pandemic is driving an unprecedented wave of digital transformation. Millions of public sector employees in the US and around the world have shifted to remote work overnight and the need for individuals’ digital engagement with governments has exploded. The far-reaching consequences of the pandemic mean that in order to deliver services to citizens - [Software Innovation Promotes 5G Security](https://techpost.bsa.org/2020/07/21/software-innovation-promotes-5g-security/) - Here’s a headline you don’t see every day: the internet is getting more secure. But the advent of fifth generation (5G) communications technology gives us the opportunity to make that headline a reality. The transformation of previous generations of hardware-based communications cables, switches, and carriers into a fully cloud-backed and internet-based communications ecosystem will allow - [New Software Development Guidelines Combat Growing Risks](https://techpost.bsa.org/2020/09/22/new-software-development-guidelines-combat-growing-risks/) - The first update to BSA's Framework for Secure Software brings new focus to mitigating rapidly growing risk in the software supply chain. - [Open Data in U.S. States: An Untapped Resource](https://techpost.bsa.org/2020/09/23/open-data-in-u-s-states-an-untapped-resource/) - As the past few months have demonstrated, ensuring that the public has access to trustworthy and dependable open government data can be a matter of life and death. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists and policymakers have used open data to learn more about the virus and plan effective responses to it, examining everything from mobile - [The USMCA Takes Effect Today](https://techpost.bsa.org/2020/07/01/the-usmca-takes-effect-today/) - The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) represents a significant achievement by all three countries in establishing strong, balanced rules for the 21st century North American economy. - [Elevating Computer Science Education](https://techpost.bsa.org/2019/12/20/elevating-computer-science-education/) - Computer Science Education (CSEd) Week, which wrapped up last Friday, is an important reminder that accessible, inclusive K-12 STEM education is crucial to preparing young Americans for the jobs of the future and to equipping our workforce with the skills necessary to thrive in the digital economy. - [An Advanced Digital Trade Agenda for a Changing Digital Economy](https://techpost.bsa.org/2019/05/07/an-advanced-digital-trade-agenda-for-a-changing-digital-economy/) - BSA’s 2019 digital trade agenda outlines policy priorities critical to powering digital trade in a changing global economy. Smart, forward-looking digital trade rules, including the ability to transfer data across borders, are critical to economic growth and innovation across all sectors. The 2019 agenda broadly addresses trade barriers, privacy and security, and innovation – focusing - [A New Framework for Software Security](https://techpost.bsa.org/2019/04/30/a-new-policy-framework-for-software-security/) - Today, BSA | The Software Alliance launched the BSA Framework for Secure Software. This first-of-its-kind tool will enable the software industry, its customers, and policymakers to describe, assess, and encourage security throughout the software lifecycle in a specific, meaningful way. Software-based cyber threats are on the rise – the Ponemon Institute reported that 77% of - [Three Pillars for a Strong Federal Privacy Standard](https://techpost.bsa.org/2019/02/27/three-pillars-for-a-strong-federal-privacy-standard/) - Today, I testified before the Senate Committee on Commerce Science, and Transportation on policy principles for a federal data privacy framework in the United States. The hearing examined what Congress should do to address risks to consumers and how to implement data privacy protections for all Americans. There is no denying that the American people’s - [BSA’s Special 301 Submission Highlights the Need for Improved Digital Trade and Innovation Policies in 11 Trading Partners](https://techpost.bsa.org/2019/02/14/bsas-special-301-submission-highlights-the-need-for-improved-digital-trade-and-innovation-policies-in-11-trading-partners/) - On February 7, 2019, BSA | The Software Alliance submitted comments to the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) to inform the agency’s annual Special 301 review – highlighting countries that deny adequate and effective protection of intellectual property rights (IPR) and fair and equitable market access to US companies that rely on IPR. - [Rules on Digital Trade Can Enhance the US-EU Trading Relationship](https://techpost.bsa.org/2018/12/14/rules-on-digital-trade-can-enhance-the-us-eu-trading-relationship/) - Today, I testified before the US Trade Representative (USTR) on the need to include strong digital trade provisions in a US-EU trade agreement. The hearing examined US industry priorities to help inform the objectives for the upcoming trade negotiations. The United States and the European Union share an impressive $1 trillion trading relationship and make up nearly - [US-Japan Negotiations Should Prioritize Digital Trade](https://techpost.bsa.org/2018/12/10/us-japan-negotiations-should-prioritize-digital-trade/) - At the US International Trade Commission today, I testified on the need to include strong digital trade provisions among the early achievements in a US-Japan trade agreement before the US Trade Representative (USTR). The hearing examined US industry priorities to help inform the objectives for the upcoming trade negotiations. As the first and third largest - [BSA Celebrates 30 Years and Honors 2018 Software Champions](https://techpost.bsa.org/2018/09/06/bsa-celebrates-30-years-and-honors-2018-software-champions/) - Last night, we celebrated BSA’s 30th Anniversary by honoring Sens. Todd Young and Maria Cantwell and Reps. Doug Collins and Hakeem Jeffries as BSA’s 2018 Software Champions during a reception at the US Capitol. Each of these members has worked diligently for issues that matter to the software industry, including driving a constructive discussion about - [Copyright Proposal Threatens to Undermine Europe’s AI Ambitions](https://techpost.bsa.org/2018/09/05/copyright-proposal-threatens-to-undermine-europes-ai-ambitions/) - Next week, the European Parliament plenary will vote on one of its most controversial files to date – the Copyright Directive. The new legislation touches upon a number of thorny issues that have been the subject of intense debate, yet its Article 3 – aiming to regulate Text and Data Mining (TDM) – is often - [As AI Grows, Privacy, Security, and Global Data Flows Are Key to Innovation, BSA Tells FTC](https://techpost.bsa.org/2018/08/22/as-ai-grows-privacy-security-and-global-data-flows-are-key-to-innovation-bsa-tells-ftc/) - The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) policy and enforcement priorities have a significant impact on the digital economy – and the development of cutting-edge software tools, such as artificial intelligence. The agency has a long track record of evaluating its policy and enforcement approaches, including its 1995 hearings on competition and consumer protection; its pre-centennial global - [Tech and Law Enforcement Should Deepen Cooperation to Fight Crime](https://techpost.bsa.org/2018/08/10/tech-and-law-enforcement-should-deepen-cooperation-to-fight-crime/) - Debate about law enforcement’s ability to access encrypted devices and communications remains a stalemate. Law enforcement leaders continue to insist on the need for extraordinary access to encryption in criminal investigations; technology experts note that such an approach would bring untenable risks to the security and privacy of individuals, businesses, and critical infrastructure. While this - [It’s Time to Prepare the Workforce of the Future](https://techpost.bsa.org/2018/05/21/its-time-to-prepare-the-workforce-of-the-future/) - The software industry talks a lot about the software skills gap and the need for more coders. That’s because it’s a real concern – the US Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates there will 1.4 million open computing jobs by 2020, but only 400,000 computer science graduates with the skills to fill them. Industry and government - [2018 Fly-In: BSA Talks AI, Data, and Workforce with Congressional Leaders](https://techpost.bsa.org/2018/05/11/2018-fly-in-bsa-talks-ai-data-and-workforce-with-congressional-leaders/) - On Wednesday, board members and executives from BSA’s member companies met with Members of Congress to talk about policy priorities of importance to the software industry. These issues also affect the American economy as a whole, since every sector relies on software. Our delegation included representatives from ANSYS, Autodesk, Datastax, DocuSign, IBM, Informatica, Microsoft, Okta, - [Tech Takes Security Into Its Own Hands](https://techpost.bsa.org/2018/04/17/tech-takes-security-into-its-own-hands/) - We depend on the Internet for virtually every aspect of our lives and it is the cornerstone of global society. New technologies connected through the Internet of Things (IoT) hold the promise of advancing education, healthcare, agriculture, economic growth, and job creation. Recent events, however, have put online security at risk, inflicting economic harm, threatening - [Artificial Intelligence: How Can We Better Prepare for the Future?](https://techpost.bsa.org/2017/12/13/artificial-intelligence-how-can-we-better-prepare-for-the-future/) - Whether it is securing networks, improving health, or helping American farmers save money, AI is already visible in every industry, in every state, and across the globe. - [Why the CBM Patent Program Should Expire](https://techpost.bsa.org/2018/03/20/why-the-cbm-patent-program-should-expire/) - Today I testified about the Transitional Program for Covered Business Method Patents (CBM Program) before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet. Prompted by a recent report from the US Government Accountability Office, the hearing sought to assess the effectiveness of the CBM Program ahead of its scheduled sunset in 2020. - [BSA Gives Back](https://techpost.bsa.org/2016/06/20/bsa-gives-back/) - On Friday, BSA kicked off our inaugural Global Day of Service – a day for the BSA team around the world to donate some time as a group to public service. It was gratifying on many levels, including seeing the great ideas and wonderful generosity of spirit from our global team. In DC, I joined - [Q&A: Which Tech-Advanced Countries Are Best Prepared for Economic Growth?](https://techpost.bsa.org/2018/03/06/qa-which-tech-advanced-countries-are-best-prepared-for-economic-growth/) - It’s been five years since BSA launched the first Global Cloud Computing Scorecard. - [Encryption Plays a Key Role in Securing Our Critical Infrastructure](https://techpost.bsa.org/2018/03/01/encryption-key-role-securing-critical-infrastructure/) - The efficiency, connectedness, and productivity that industrial control systems (ICS) provide place them at the forefront of our critical infrastructure. - [It’s Common Sense: Any Encryption Solution Needs to Consider All Sides](https://techpost.bsa.org/2018/02/15/its-common-sense-any-encryption-solution-needs-to-consider-all-sides/) - Encryption is increasingly at the core of modern business operations and personal communications, underpinning financial transactions, critical infrastructure - [Promoting Good Data Security Practices to Reduce the Risk of Data Breaches](https://techpost.bsa.org/2018/02/14/promoting-good-data-security-practices-to-reduce-the-risk-of-data-breaches/) - Today, I testified about data security breaches before the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit. Prompted by a rash of high-profile data breaches, the hearing examined ways to reform current federal and state data security regulations to help close gaps and reduce vulnerabilities. The hearing was also an opportunity to discuss - [Software Policy Priorities Look to the Future](https://techpost.bsa.org/2018/01/16/software-policy-priorities-look-to-the-future/) - The start of the new year gives us all a valuable opportunity to think ahead, and that includes Congress. What can be accomplished? - [The Reasons Why Michigan and Indiana Win With Software](https://techpost.bsa.org/2017/12/06/the-reasons-why-michigan-and-indiana-win-with-software/) - In late September, Software.org: the BSA Foundation released a study that quantified the economic impact of software throughout the United States. The report tracked state-by-state changes in growth, jobs, and GDP. The good news is that the study finds software is helping grow the economy of every single state, but the surging numbers in some - [Why Data Needs to Move Across Borders and Why You Should Care](https://techpost.bsa.org/2017/05/08/why-data-needs-to-move-across-borders-and-why-you-should-care/) - Cross-border data flows are essential to the global economy. This is a point that BSA always emphasizes. But what exactly are “cross-border data flows” and how do they affect you? “Cross-border data flows” refers to the movement or transfer of information between servers across country borders. Data needs to be able move freely so that - [Why We’re #ThankfulForSoftware](https://techpost.bsa.org/2017/11/21/why-were-thankfulforsoftware/) - With Thanksgiving around the corner, it’s the perfect time of year to reflect on what we’re thankful for. At BSA, our first answer is always software. We never cease to be amazed by how software improves our lives, both on a personal level and as a global community. One of the most impactful ways software - [Blockchain: Understanding a Software Technology That Will Advance New Solutions](https://techpost.bsa.org/2017/11/17/blockchain-understanding-a-software-technology-that-will-advance-new-solutions/) - The term “blockchain” – like cloud computing and IoT before it – keeps cropping up in new and different settings, yet few people still truly understand its operations or allure. - [BSA’s 2017 Software Champions](https://techpost.bsa.org/2017/10/06/bsas-2017-software-champions/) - On Wednesday, we celebrated Sens. Orrin Hatch and Mark Warner and Reps. Will Hurd and Suzan DelBene as BSA’s 2017 Software Champions during a rooftop reception. - [How Today’s Cybersecurity Practices are Like the Railroads of the Civil War](https://techpost.bsa.org/2017/10/03/how-todays-cybersecurity-practices-are-like-the-railroads-of-the-civil-war/) - ** This op-ed first appeared in Morning Consult on October 3, 2017.** Imagine you live in the Civil War-era United States and the railroad is your primary means of long-distance transportation. In those days, the railway gauge (or, the distance between the rails on the track) varied widely. There wasn’t just one accepted standard – - [With Software, Every State’s a Tech Hub](https://techpost.bsa.org/2017/09/26/with-software-every-states-a-tech-hub/) - Across the US, software empowers countless people and businesses, improving our lives each day in ways big and small. In Michigan, it’s reducing medical conflicts so Americans can live longer, healthier lives. In South Carolina, it’s improving transparency in police departments. In California, it's helping design smarter and more sustainable infrastructure. Stories like these are - [Privacy Shield: A Strong Framework for Transatlantic Digital Trade](https://techpost.bsa.org/2017/09/18/privacy-shield-a-strong-framework-for-transatlantic-digital-trade/) - The Privacy Shield agreement has already improved data protection and digital trade between the EU and the US in its first year, and that should continue, writes Victoria A. Espinel. - [Congress and the Administration Are Right: A Modernized NAFTA Must Address Digital Trade](https://techpost.bsa.org/2017/06/28/congress-and-the-administration-are-right-a-modernized-nafta-must-address-digital-trade/) - The upcoming NAFTA negotiation is a unique opportunity to enable the growing and dynamic software services sector to expand in an integrated fashion across North America. - [Closing the Gender Gap, One Girl at a Time](https://techpost.bsa.org/2017/08/11/closing-the-gender-gap-one-high-school-girl-at-a-time/) - Software.org: the BSA Foundation’s first Girls Who Code class graduated yesterday, and we are honored to have sponsored such a dedicated group of female coders. - [Connecting Devices to Connect Society](https://techpost.bsa.org/2017/07/11/connecting-devices-to-connect-society/) - IoT advances are spreading quickly, but we’ve only seen a fraction of what it has to offer. - [Software Paves the Way to Increased Economic Growth](https://techpost.bsa.org/2017/05/16/software-paves-the-way-to-increased-economic-growth/) - Software.org: the BSA Foundation released “Infrastructure 4.0: Rebuilding America with Software,” a report that details how we can help close America’s infrastructure opportunity gap. - [BSA Lends a Helping Hand](https://techpost.bsa.org/2017/06/20/bsa-lends-a-helping-hand/) - Last Friday, BSA held its second annual Global Day of Service, where we encourage BSA team members around the world to take time out of their workday to volunteer at local organizations. This year, nine of our offices participated and it has been incredibly rewarding to see their acts of service. This year, I joined - [Future of Trade Hides in Plain Sight in Vietnam Deals](https://techpost.bsa.org/2017/06/05/future-of-trade-hides-in-plain-sight-in-vietnam-deals/) - If you saw the headlines out of last week’s meeting between President Trump and Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, you’re aware of the major deals announced with US manufacturers GE and Caterpillar – deals worth an estimated $8 billion dollars for jet engines, windmills, and construction equipment. What is less apparent, though, is how - [BSA’s 2017 Fly-In Highlights Data Issues, Workforce Development, and Trade](https://techpost.bsa.org/2017/05/25/2017-fly-in/) - On Wednesday, board members and executives from BSA’s member companies met with Members of Congress and the Administration to talk about policy priorities of importance to the software industry and our digital economy. The BSA delegation included representatives from Adobe, ANSYS, Apple, Autodesk, Bentley, CA Technologies, Datastax, IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, Splunk, Symantec, Trend Micro, Workday, - [Software.org: At the Intersection of Software and Society](https://techpost.bsa.org/2017/04/04/software-org-at-the-intersection-of-software-and-society/) - When it comes to software, society faces three key challenges. We need to design policies that can stay ahead of cutting-edge technologies. We need to prepare for the workforce of the future. And we need to better support diversity, inclusion, and economic opportunity for all. Software.org: the BSA Foundation will tackle all of these challenges - [Software Meets Stethoscopes in the Fight Against Breast Cancer](https://techpost.bsa.org/2016/10/27/software-meets-stethoscopes-in-the-fight-against-breast-cancer/) - Software significantly impacts almost every part of our lives, and since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month we’d like to recognize some of the great contributions software makes to fight cancer. Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer worldwide and it’s imperative that we do all we can to improve diagnosis and - [The Voices of Girls Who Code](https://techpost.bsa.org/2015/08/21/the-voices-of-girls-who-code/) - BSA | The Software Alliance sponsored the first-ever Washington, DC Girls Who Code summer immersion program. Here, several of the students share journal entries about their experiences. Destiny “Throughout my time here at Girls Who Code we’ve learned a lot of skills that I can take into the future. I think my favorite skill, other - [Congratulations to BSA’s 2016 Girls Who Code Class!](https://techpost.bsa.org/2016/08/31/congratulations-to-bsas-2016-girls-who-code-class/) - BSA’s Girls Who Code class of 2016 graduated this month, marking the end of an intensive seven-week coding program. While most of the 19 girls in the BSA classroom began the program with no knowledge of coding, they are now proficient in several programming languages, including Python, Scratch, HTML, and CSS. They have created websites - [BSA Celebrates the Software of 2016](https://techpost.bsa.org/2016/12/20/bsa-celebrates-the-software-of-2016/) - With 2016 coming to a close, BSA's global staff took some time to look back and name the software that helped them the most this year. - [Survey Says: Tell Us Your Predictions for the Future of Software](https://techpost.bsa.org/2017/03/23/survey-says-tell-us-your-predictions-for-the-future-of-software/) - When will you be able to buy a 4D-printed coat that becomes waterproof when it starts to rain? When will the government start collecting taxes via the blockchain? When will an augmented reality movie win a Golden Globe award? When will you work for a company with a robot on its board of directors? When - [New Irish Warrant Case Decision – Again – Points to Need for Congressional Action to Update ECPA](https://techpost.bsa.org/2017/01/27/new-irish-warrant-case-decision-again-points-to-need-for-congressional-action-to-update-ecpa/) - The importance of this week’s decision by the Second Circuit to deny rehearing in Microsoft’s Irish warrant case has less to do with the action in court and more to do with what happens next. Specifically, with what happens in Congress. Last July, a panel of the Second Circuit held that a warrant issued by - [An Open Letter to Congress: Software Industry’s Priorities Create Jobs](https://techpost.bsa.org/2017/01/12/an-open-letter-to-congress-software-industrys-priorities-create-jobs/) - Dear 115th Congress, Congratulations on your election to office – we look forward to working with you. Job creation will undoubtedly be a top priority on your list in the coming year, and it’s a top priority for our industry. As our recent economic impact report shows (done in collaboration with the Economist Intelligence Unit) - [A Positive Step in the Encryption Debate](https://techpost.bsa.org/2016/12/21/a-positive-step-in-the-encryption-debate/) - The members of the House Encryption Working Group took on a seemingly impossible task this year when they set out to bridge the gap between the two sides of this noisy and difficult debate. That makes the result of their work – a series of balanced findings that summarizes their careful consideration of these issues - [It’s Time to Move the Encryption Discussion Forward](https://techpost.bsa.org/2016/11/15/its-time-to-move-the-encryption-discussion-forward/) - The encryption discussion in Washington has been locked in a polarized stalemate for months — with loud voices on distant ends deeply dug in. Encryption is a complex issue that affects a range of global stakeholders, from governments to businesses to individuals. The ideal solution needs to consider all legitimate sides of the argument and - [Building on a Constructive Conversation](https://techpost.bsa.org/2016/12/16/building-on-a-constructive-conversation/) - Wednesday’s meeting between President-elect Trump and executives from numerous software and technology companies has been reported with great fanfare. Rather than the tense exchange that many pundits predicted, the sit-down provided an opportunity for a constructive conversation. This is a welcome development, and it points to a real opportunity for government and industry to work - [Is It Santa or Software?](https://techpost.bsa.org/2016/12/15/is-it-santa-or-software/) - The holiday season is in full swing and many of us are shopping for presents. We’ve talked a lot on TechPost about how software affects almost every aspect of our daily lives, and gift-giving is no exception. From making the present to capturing the joy, software is helping us out this holiday season. Let’s say - [Update: Trade Policy Forum Meeting in India](https://techpost.bsa.org/2016/10/21/update-trade-policy-forum-meeting-in-india/) - Intellectual property protection is crucial for software innovation. It encourages research and development that creates jobs in the US and around the world. That is why BSA is so pleased that USTR prioritized trade secret and patent protection in its Trade Policy Forum (TPF) discussions with India this week. TPF is an important bilateral dialogue - [Racing to the Finish Line with Software](https://techpost.bsa.org/2016/08/08/racing-to-the-finish-line-with-software/) - The biggest sporting event of the summer has arrived, bringing together impressive elite athletes, dedicated fans, and innovative technologies. Software and data have become critical components of many athletes’ training regimens. While some of these technologies—like wearable heart rate monitors—are well known to the average sports fan, athletes use many more complex tech tools to - [Privacy Shield Attracts Strong Company Support](https://techpost.bsa.org/2016/08/01/privacy-shield-attracts-strong-company-support/) - BSA President & CEO Victoria Espinel penned the op-ed below that ran earlier today in The Hill. As she notes, today is the first day that companies can certify with the Commerce Department for the Privacy Shield. Why are data transfers across the Atlantic so important? Cloud computing services and data analytics increasingly depend on - [Privacy Shield Marks a Promising Step Forward – Not the End of the Road – on Privacy](https://techpost.bsa.org/2016/07/14/privacy-shield-marks-a-promising-step-forward-not-the-end-of-the-road-on-privacy/) - When you think about how the internet operates, you probably think about “how many bars” you have and making sure your device has a charge strong enough to last the day. Perhaps you think about software and data. What you might not think about are obscure agreements on paper or Congress’s everlasting arguments on privacy. - [The $1 Trillion Economic Impact of Software](https://techpost.bsa.org/2016/06/15/the-1-trillion-economic-impact-of-software/) - Today, I’ll be at New America talking about the impact software has on the economy. Software is at the forefront of American innovation — laying the groundwork for advances that promise to make businesses more efficient, jobs more plentiful, opportunities more pervasive, and the economy even more prosperous. BSA | The Software Alliance has released - [Building on Today’s Achievements, the EU Can Harness Software’s Full Potential](https://techpost.bsa.org/2016/11/22/building-on-todays-achievements-the-eu-can-harness-softwares-full-potential/) - This article originally ran on EurActiv on November 22, 2016. We live with the benefits of software every day; so much so, in fact, it easy to underestimate its contribution. Software contributes almost one trillion Euros to the EU’s GDP (including indirect and induced effects); if the software industry's total contribution in Europe were a - [More Effort Needed to Pave Way for Cloud Computing Benefits](https://techpost.bsa.org/2016/04/26/more-effort-needed-to-pave-way-for-cloud-computing-benefits/) - Much has been written about the benefits of cloud computing. It’s providing consumers, businesses, and governments quick, efficient and affordable access to technology that was previously available only to large organizations. And that access is rapidly expanding opportunities in established markets and emerging economies alike. Less attention has been paid, however, to what cloud providers - [BSA Heads to the Hill](https://techpost.bsa.org/2016/05/20/bsa-heads-to-the-hill/) - On this past Wednesday, BSA | The Software Alliance hosted its annual fly-in. Board members from BSA spent the day on Capitol Hill meeting with Members of Congress to talk about policy priorities like ECPA reform, international data flows, TPP, and computer science education. Our delegation included representatives from Bentley, CA Technologies, Datastax, IBM, SAS - [Encryption: Securing Our Data, Securing Our Lives](https://techpost.bsa.org/2016/06/01/encryption-securing-our-data-securing-our-lives/) - Encryption impacts our daily lives from the moment we get up in the morning to the moment we fall asleep. When we log into work from home, use a credit card to pay for lunch, or just text a friend, encryption is keeping our data secure. Encryption is also keeping us safe by protecting critical - [New BSA Survey: Organizations Can Combat Cyberattacks by Avoiding Unlicensed Software](https://techpost.bsa.org/2016/05/25/new-bsa-survey-organizations-can-combat-cyberattacks-by-avoiding-unlicensed-software/) - Organizations worried by the ever-increasing threat of cyberattacks should start by looking inward. One of the first, critical steps an organization needs to take is to ensure that all of the software running on its own network is legitimate and fully licensed. Doing so matters, as highlighted in Seizing Opportunity Through License Compliance, this year’s - [Is It Time to Pop the Champagne for ECPA?](https://techpost.bsa.org/2016/04/26/is-it-time-to-pop-the-champagne-for-ecpa/) - It generally isn’t a good idea to celebrate before a vote in Congress. But it also isn’t generally the case that the House is voting on a measure that is sponsored by nearly three-quarters of its Members. That is the situation this week, with a vote coming on the Email Privacy Act — a bill - [A Bipartisan, Consensus Approach to Innovation Policy](https://techpost.bsa.org/2016/03/29/a-bipartisan-consensus-approach-to-innovation-policy/) - In encouraging news given today’s climate, Congress is making progress on legislation that will promote innovation. Even more encouraging? The legislation and process involved in this progress are both bipartisan and bicameral. The Defend Trade Secrets Act, introduced in the Senate by Senators Hatch and Coons, and in the House by Representatives Collins, Nadler, and - [Progress in Building Trust in Trans-Atlantic Data Flows](https://techpost.bsa.org/2016/02/11/progress-in-building-trust-in-trans-atlantic-data-flows/) - Last night, the US House passed the Senate-amended version of the Judicial Redress Act, now headed to President Obama for signature. Progress on this front matters. This needed legislation will form a critical part of a stable and trustworthy structure for free flow of data across borders – so essential for economic growth in our - [How the Software Revolution Is Changing Our World](https://techpost.bsa.org/2016/01/19/how-the-unseen-software-revolution-is-changing-our-world/) - Software will dramatically change our lives and our society. We are in the midst of dramatic societal changes driven by software — a revolution propelled by software innovation. As chair of the World Economic Forum’s Global Agenda Council (GAC) on the Future of Software and Society, I work with experts from business, academia, and development - [A Call for Creative Solutions](https://techpost.bsa.org/2015/11/24/a-call-for-creative-solutions/) - The November 13 attacks in Paris were tragic, and our hearts and thoughts are with the people of Paris. We stand ready to work with law enforcement to prevent future such horrific incidents. Such efforts will require creative solutions that benefit public safety as well as online security. There has been a good deal of - [Software and Data Helping Overhaul Conservation](https://techpost.bsa.org/2015/11/18/software-and-data-helping-overhaul-conservation/) - Today, I gave the keynote address at the World Wildlife Fund’s 2015 Fuller Symposium. This year’s theme, “Wired in the Wild,” explores how software is helping address some of the planet's greatest challenges. Our future successes in conservation, as in many realms, depend upon scientific inquiry, and so many of the scientific history-making breakthroughs we - [Seize the Opportunity for a Sustainable Path](https://techpost.bsa.org/2015/10/22/seize-the-opportunity-for-a-sustainable-path/) - In “The collapse of the US-EU Safe Harbor: Solving the new privacy Rubik’s Cube,” Microsoft’s Brad Smith provides insight on ways to ensure European consumers and enterprises can continue using data services in the manner they chose and from the best providers of such services. In today’s world, it is a well-known policy truism that - [What’s the Big Deal With Data?](https://techpost.bsa.org/2015/10/21/whats-the-big-deal-with-data/) - Plenty, according to new report from BSA | The Software Alliance We are generating more data today than ever before – and it’s improving everything from healthcare and auto safety to education and air travel. More than 90 percent of the world’s data was created in the last two years, and we now are doubling - [PTO Should Take a Victory Lap](https://techpost.bsa.org/2015/10/02/pto-should-take-a-victory-lap/) - The United States Patent and Trade Office (PTO) just released their “Study and Report on the Implementation of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA).” They deserve a round of applause for their hard work implementing this landmark piece of legislation. Signed into law in 2011, the AIA was the first major change to the Patent - [The Web Is Worldwide — Shouldn’t Privacy Protections Be Global as Well?](https://techpost.bsa.org/2015/09/16/the-web-is-worldwide-shouldnt-privacy-protections-be-global-as-well/) - Earlier today I testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about a critical issue that affects anyone who has ever sent an email. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), designed to prevent unauthorized government access to private electronic communications, is sorely in need of an update. We are generating an enormous amount of data every day - [A Healthy Challenge to Congress: BSA’s Congressional 2015 Data Agenda](https://techpost.bsa.org/2015/09/15/a-healthy-challenge-to-congress-bsas-congressional-2015-data-agenda/) - An ever growing abundance of data, ever improving data software driven services, and the increasingly relied upon data that comes from software represent an important frontier in our lives today, and in our digital economy as a whole. The abundance of data is leading to life-saving breakthroughs in health, farmers producing crops at lower prices, - [How Software Will Transform Global Society: Lifting the Developing World](https://techpost.bsa.org/2015/09/14/how-software-will-transform-global-society-lifting-the-developing-world/) - Enormous changes enabled by software will help millions of people in the developing world live healthier lives, bring new ideas to life, and participate in the global economy. Last year, the World Economic Forum established the Global Agenda Council (GAC) on the Future of Software and Society. Our mission is to help society navigate the - [Today’s Technology, Yesterday’s Laws: U.S. Aims to Undermine Email Privacy](https://techpost.bsa.org/2015/09/09/todays-technology-yesterdays-laws-u-s-aims-to-undermine-email-privacy/) - The average email user doesn’t think a whole lot about how it is they can access their communications on a range of devices from almost anywhere on earth. They point. They click. They read. To quote the late Steve Jobs, for users, “it just works.” The simplicity of email is built on three crucial ingredients: - [3-D Software Helping Us Understand Our Past](https://techpost.bsa.org/2015/08/03/3-d-software-helping-us-understand-our-past/) - In my job, I see what software lets people accomplish every day. With software, people are transforming the present, and pushing the boundaries of current limitations further and further out. People are using software to shape the future in many ways, from using software to save the lives of more premature babies and infants in - [Effective Information Sharing Legislation Needed to Combat Cyber Attacks](https://techpost.bsa.org/2015/07/22/effective-information-sharing-legislation-needed-to-combat-cyber-attacks/) - It’s not hard today to find news accounts of how America’s digital networks are under siege. Cyber criminals are at work, hoping to extract valuable data from consumers, businesses, and government organizations and to shut down or disrupt our critical infrastructure. One way to combat these attacks is allowing businesses and the government to share - [Accepting Director Comey’s Call for a Public Debate on Encryption](https://techpost.bsa.org/2015/07/08/accepting-director-comeys-call-for-a-public-debate-on-encryption/) - FBI Director James Comey published a column on July 6, 2015, calling for a robust public debate about the benefits and costs of strong encryption that protects users’ privacy and overall network security. I join Director Comey in that call. The law enforcement community has raised legitimate concerns about their ability to access information stored - [The State of Cybersecurity in APAC](https://techpost.bsa.org/2015/06/30/the-state-of-cybersecurity-in-apac/) - News of cyber attacks dominate today’s headlines. No country is safe from malicious cyber actors. In a world where cyber threats are constant, it is important to understand both how governments are addressing cybersecurity challenges and steps they can take to do better. Today, BSA | The Software Alliance released its first Asia-Pacific (APAC) Cybersecurity - [You Can Do Amazing Things with Software](https://techpost.bsa.org/2015/06/01/you-can-do-amazing-things-with-software/) - Why does software matter? As new technological advances propel us forward, it’s easy to take for granted the growing role software is playing for all of us. Today’s software functions so consistently and seamlessly, we sometimes don’t even realize the many ways it’s improving our daily lives. Yet it is at the very heart of - [Malware Threats from Unlicensed Software: The Critical First Step for Cyberrisk Management](https://techpost.bsa.org/2015/04/23/malware-threats-from-unlicensed-software-the-critical-first-step-for-cyberrisk-management/) - Waking up to find your company on the front page news and at the center of a data breach is every CEO’s worst nightmare—and for a number of businesses, it has become reality. Today, the threats from cybercrime are real and frightening, and the risks are extraordinary. Cybersecurity is an incredibly complex issue and business - [Malware Threats from Unlicensed Software: Real or Imagined?](https://techpost.bsa.org/2015/02/18/malware-threats-from-unlicensed-software-real-or-imagined/) - It has long been assumed that there is a connection between unlicensed software and cyber security threats. In fact, BSA’s most recent Global Software Survey found that computer users cite exposure to cybersecurity threats from malware as the chief reason not to use unlicensed software. To test whether this relationship is indeed real or imagined, - [Strengthening the Patent System by Ending Patent Abuse](https://techpost.bsa.org/2015/03/19/strengthening-the-patent-system-by-ending-patent-abuse/) - Patent reform is top of mind on Capitol Hill this month as several Committees hold hearings to discuss the need for patent reform. BSA was honored to testify today at the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. My testimony underscored the need for legislative action to curb abuses in the patent system. The Small - [Time for Congress to Act on Cyber Threat Information Sharing](https://techpost.bsa.org/2015/04/21/time-for-congress-to-act-on-cyber-threat-information-sharing/) - Both public and private sector entities fall victim to cyber criminals and other malicious actors each day. Sharing information about cyber threats is critical to prevent and combat these attacks. Over the past several years, Congress and the courts have taken steps to clarify and promote information sharing. Last year, the Department of Justice and - [It’s Time to Support Software Industry Priorities](https://techpost.bsa.org/2015/03/03/its-time-to-support-software-industry-priorities/) - The global software industry – exemplified by the unparalleled success of American-born innovation – is changing the way we live. Software creates jobs. It sustains vibrant economies. And it enables us to do amazing things by connecting human ingenuity with technology to not only improve how we live our lives every day but also turn - [Closing the Gaps in EU Cybersecurity: Let’s Get It Right](https://techpost.bsa.org/2015/03/05/closing-the-gaps-in-eu-cybersecurity-lets-get-it-right/) - Bolstering cybersecurity is a challenge facing boardrooms and government officials around the world. While technology is enabling us to be smarter about how we communicate, create, and solve problems, it has also introduced new risks which must be managed. In Brussels next week, Member States will meet in Coreper as they continue to work toward - [Supreme Court Action on Patents Leaves Room for Reform](https://techpost.bsa.org/2015/02/12/supreme-court-action-on-patents-leaves-room-for-reform/) - Today, the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet held a hearing to examine recent Supreme Court cases in the patent arena. The hearing was carefully watched by opponents and supporters of the Innovation Act (HR 9), a bipartisan patent litigation reform bill introduced last week. BSA and its member companies - [Pick up the pace on a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership](https://techpost.bsa.org/2015/02/05/pick-up-the-pace-on-a-transatlantic-trade-and-investment-partnership/) - EU and US negotiators have come to the table in Brussels this week to continue discussions on a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). No one ever said negotiating trade agreements was easy. But if these two countries act now, the benefits will be far reaching. TTIP was envisioned as an ambitious opportunity for the - [Executive Survey Shows the Benefits of Data Innovation Across the Whole Economy](https://techpost.bsa.org/2014/12/10/executive-survey-the-shows-the-benefits-of-data-innovation-across-whole-economy/) - There are pervasive myths and misconceptions about how data innovation is transforming the global economy, from the idea that it’s all about so-called “Big Data” (in fact, analyzing even small data sets can produce useful insights) to the false notion that all data is personal information (when discoveries are being made from data sources such - [Pass Surveillance Reform Now](https://techpost.bsa.org/2014/11/14/pass-surveillance-reform-now/) - BSA | The Software Alliance and other leading technology groups sent the followng letter on September 8, 2014, to the US Senate calling for a swift vote on the USA Freedom Act. The bipartisan legislation would strengthen privacy protections for the public by reforming the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). Click here for the letter in pdf - [Time to Break the Logjam on ECPA Reform](https://techpost.bsa.org/2014/10/21/time-to-break-the-logjam-on-ecpa-reform/) - No one can argue convincingly that the email, photos and documents we store electronically are any less important to our personal and professional lives than the ones we keep on paper. Yet they are still held to different standards: Authorities need a warrant to search an old-fashioned file cabinet, but not your hard drive or - [Privacy Protection Is at Stake in Microsoft’s Battle with the DOJ](https://techpost.bsa.org/2014/07/28/privacy-protection-is-at-stake-in-microsofts-battle-with-the-doj/) - Technology has fundamentally changed the way we all store our information, and that has put technology companies on the front lines of the fight to ensure private data are protected as well in the digital age as in the past. This fight is now playing out in a lawsuit in New York, where the US - [BSA Global Survey Reveals Security Concerns With Unlicensed Software — and Points to the Solution](https://techpost.bsa.org/2014/06/24/bsa-global-survey-reveals-security-concerns-with-unlicensed-software-and-points-to-the-solution/) - Of all the priorities CIOs and IT managers are juggling these days — from cloud to mobility to data analytics — surveys find that cybersecurity is what keeps them up at night. And there’s good reason for that: Symantec dubbed 2013 the “Year of the Mega Breach” while the Economist Intelligence Unit found that more - [Tailoring Consumer Protections for Digital Services](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/03/29/tailoring-consumer-protections-for-digital-services/) - Europe’s consumer protection framework is currently under review, which is a good thing: strong consumer protection for Europeans is a must. This review provides an opportunity to assure consumers of a reliable standard of protection throughout the European single market and to reduce the regulatory and legal burden on companies by harmonizing the cacophony of - [Software Piracy Leaps to Record $59 Billion in 2010](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/05/12/software-leaps-to-record-59-billion-in-2010/) - The software industry is being robbed blind. That is the main conclusion I draw from the newly released 2010 BSA Global Software Piracy Study, which is available with a rich, interactive presentation of the latest data at www.bsa.org/globalstudy. Theft of software for personal computers leapt 14 percent around the world last year to a new - [From Piracy to the Cloud, Holleyman Discusses Key Issues for the Software Industry in C-SPAN Interview](https://techpost.bsa.org/2012/06/18/from-piracy-to-the-cloud-holleyman-discusses-key-issues-for-the-software-industry-in-cspan-interview/) - From promoting the growth of the global cloud computing market, to curbing piracy, to enacting balanced cybersecurity legislation, there is critically important work underway in the United States and other markets on high-priority issues for the software industry. BSA President and CEO Robert Holleyman covers several of the high points in this recent interview on - [Positive Shift in Europe’s Approach to Cloud Policy](https://techpost.bsa.org/2014/05/02/positive-shift-in-europes-approach-to-cloud-policy/) - Policy discussions about cloud computing in Europe have at times been fraught with protectionist rhetoric. Exacerbated by Edward Snowden’s revelations on government surveillance, there have been calls for data location requirements, procurement preferences for European providers, dedicated French or German cloud networks, and even a “Schengen area for data” as ways to promote deployment of - [The Real Impact of Bringing Down the Net’s Bad Actors](https://techpost.bsa.org/2012/01/30/the-real-impact-of-bringing-down-the-nets-bad-actors/) - It was hard to miss the coverage and attention devoted to the recent takedown of the illegal filesharing site megaupload.com. The sheer magnitude of copyrighted material that was being illegally shared on the site was newsworthy. There were also the added elements of the lavish lifestyle and dramatic arrest of megaupload’s founder. But the attention - [Restoring Confidence in the Digital Economy](https://techpost.bsa.org/2014/04/10/restoring-confidence-in-the-digital-economy/) - How do we restore trust and confidence in the underpinnings of the digital economy in the wake of unsettling disclosures about international surveillance practices? That question is top of mind for policymakers in the US and European Union as they ponder the possibility of a grand, new transatlantic trade and investment partnership. As I noted - [SOPA Needs Work to Address Innovation Considerations](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/11/21/sopa-needs-work-to-address-innovation-considerations/) - When House Judiciary Chairman Lamar Smith and his bipartisan cosponsors last month introduced the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), I said in a press statement that the bill would have to balance key innovation, privacy and security considerations with the need to thwart the threat rogue websites pose before BSA can give its support to - [BSA Commends Senate and House Leaders for Postponing Action on PIPA, SOPA](https://techpost.bsa.org/2012/01/20/bsa-commends-senate-and-house-leaders-for-postponing-action-on-pipa-sopa/) - The Business Software Alliance today welcomed decisions by Senate and House leaders to postpone action on the PROTECT IP Act and Stop Online Piracy Act to allow more time for substantive concerns with the proposed online piracy legislation to be carefully considered and addressed. Read the statement here. - [EU-US Summit Is an Opportunity to Re-Establish Trust in the Transatlantic Relationship](https://techpost.bsa.org/2014/03/26/eu-us-summit-is-an-opportunity-to-re-establish-trust-in-the-transatlantic-relationship/) - Today’s EU-US Summit in Brussels, at which President Obama will join his European counterparts, Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, and José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission, provides an important opportunity to reinforce EU-US economic ties. A strong transatlantic partnership will send a message to global markets that the greatest prospects - [Affirming the Patentability of Software](https://techpost.bsa.org/2014/02/27/affirming-the-patentability-of-software/) - The Supreme Court next month will hear oral arguments in CLS Bank v. Alice Corp., an important case that could go a long way toward affirming that the breathtaking software innovations transforming the world around us are patentable just like any other form of innovation as long as they meet the standard tests of being - [Dear Supercommittee, Leverage IT for Deficit Reduction](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/10/28/dear-supercommittee-leverage-it-for-deficit-reduction/) - The closely watched deliberations of the so-called “supercommittee” on deficit reduction represent an inflection point, not just for congressional efforts to rein in federal deficits and begin paying down America’s public debt, but also for the growth prospects of the US economy. The supercommittee’s assignment is no easy task, to be sure, but it offers - [Privacy and IP Top Last Week’s Tech Policy Agenda in Brussels](https://techpost.bsa.org/2010/12/10/privacy-and-ip-top-last-weeks-tech-policy-agenda-in-brussels/) - The last week was a busy one for BSA in Brussels with several high profile events taking place on data protection and intellectual property. On Tuesday, my colleague Thomas Boue joined the dais, along with BSA members Symantec, Microsoft and Intel, for the inaugural European Data Protection and Privacy Conference held in the European Parliament. The event - [Mapping the Global Policy Environment for Cloud Computing](https://techpost.bsa.org/2012/02/22/mapping-the-global-policy-environment-for-cloud-computing/) - Cloud computing is the fastest-growing and most exciting new sector in the software and computing industries. IDC estimates that by 2015 revenue from public IT cloud services will account for one out of every seven dollars spent on commercial software, server, and storage offerings. Private cloud solutions could add another 10 percent or 20 percent - [The Right Mix of Policies to Promote Cloud Computing](https://techpost.bsa.org/2012/07/25/the-right-mix-of-policies-to-promote-cloud-computing/) - With cloud computing, the opportunity is clear. Public IT cloud revenue will grow to more than $70 billion by 2015. Even more significant, innovation enabled by the cloud will generate more than a trillion dollars in revenue over the next few years according to one estimate, and will create millions of jobs around the world. - [Will 2012 Be the Year for Cybersecurity Legislation?](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/12/22/will-2012-be-the-year-for-cybersecurity-legislation/) - Could it be that after years of false starts and dashed hopes, the logjam is about to break on cybersecurity legislation? It is too soon to be sure, but one thing is abundantly clear: There is significant movement in both chambers of Congress. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has informed Minority Leader Mitch McConnell that - [The Business Case for Balanced Data Privacy Regulation](https://techpost.bsa.org/2013/01/28/business-case-for-data-protection/) - Activities are taking place around the world today to commemorate Data Privacy Day as industry, policymakers, and other stakeholders promote their collective responsibilities with regard to data privacy and information security. The Boston Consulting Group projects the Internet economy will reach $4.2 trillion in G-20 markets by 2016, with the Internet contributing up to 8 - [Five Steps to a More Coherent Data Framework for Europe's Single Market](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/11/28/five-steps-to-a-more-coherent-data-framework-for-europes-single-market-2/) - For any data-driven enterprise hoping to grow its operations in Europe today, the vaunted Single Market is a chimera. Rather than a harmonized legal framework and clear rules for how companies must safeguard people’s personal information and preserve their privacy, one finds a confusing patchwork. Take the example of a cloud computing service that offers - [Principles to Guide Modernization of Europe’s Privacy Rules: Trust, Flexibility, and Shared Responsibility](https://techpost.bsa.org/2012/10/09/principles-to-guide-modernization-of-europes-privacy-rules-trust-flexibility-and-shared-responsibility/) - With their summer recess now well and truly over, European policymakers are turning their attention toward modernizing the data protection framework for the Single Market. This week in Brussels, the European Parliament’s Civil Liberties, Justice, and Home Affairs (LIBE) Committee is holding an inter-parliamentary hearing to solicit input from the Member States on the draft - [Thoughtful Solutions to Modernize the EU Privacy Framework in the Cloud Era](https://techpost.bsa.org/2012/12/17/thoughtful-solutions-to-modernize-the-eu-privacy-framework-in-the-cloud-era/) - There are encouraging signs momentum is building in the debate about reforming the EU’s Data Protection Regulation. In the past few weeks, while the European Council and Parliament have continued scrutinizing a proposal put forward earlier this year by the European Commission, stakeholders have been carrying on a robust public discourse about how best to - [Transatlantic Data Flows: Shift the Focus to How—Not If](https://techpost.bsa.org/2013/09/26/transatlantic-data-flows-shift-the-focus-to-how-not-if/) - It comes as no surprise that conversations about data protection are dominating capitals around the world. Unfortunately, those conversations are being twisted in a way that confuses the issues at hand and threatens policies like the EU-US Safe Harbor Agreement that help deliver the benefits at the core of the digital economy. This situation is - [A Forward-Looking Trade Agenda for the Digital Economy](https://techpost.bsa.org/2014/01/30/a-forward-looking-trade-agenda-for-the-digital-economy/) - The world now invests nearly $4 trillion a year on information and communications technologies. This is propelling rapid evolution in the global economy, transforming everything from the way manufacturers manage their supply chains and retailers serve their customers, to the way doctors provide healthcare and police monitor crime statistics to improve public safety. But capturing - [Study Shows Impact of Software Infringement for Manufacturers](https://techpost.bsa.org/2014/02/12/study-shows-impact-of-software-infringement-for-manufacturers/) - It has long been well understood that software is a key driver of growth and innovation because it serves as a tool of production for businesses across every sector of the global economy. It also follows that the impact of software intellectual property infringement is far reaching — and a new study quantifies that impact - [Navigating the Cloud: Why Software Asset Management Is More Important Than Ever](https://techpost.bsa.org/2013/11/05/navigating-the-cloud-why-software-asset-management-is-more-important-than-ever/) - Cloud computing offers businesses the prospect of immense benefits — lower IT costs, greater operational efficiency, and increased protection against malware to name a few. For IT managers looking to reap these benefits, a key step should be implementing effective software asset management (SAM) practices. That is the somewhat surprising conclusion of a new BSA - [Pass the Innovation Act](https://techpost.bsa.org/2013/12/03/pass-the-innovation-act/) - The US House of Representatives is set to vote this week on the Innovation Act (H.R. 3309), an important bipartisan bill that would curb abusive patent litigation by reducing the financial incentive for bad actors to engage in it. BSA urges Members of Congress to support the bill. We have laid out the case for - [Focusing the Patent Debate on What Most Needs Fixing](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/02/28/focusing-the-patent-debate-on-what-most-needs-fixing/) - A fair, balanced and effective patent system is indispensible in promoting investment in research and development, job creation, global competitiveness and economic growth — goals that lawmakers from across the ideological spectrum can support. Yet US patent law has not been comprehensively modernized in more than 50 years. Led by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick - [Global Survey Finds Strong Support for IP Rights](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/04/26/global-survey-finds-strong-support-for-ip-rights/) - Intellectual property rights — copyrights, patents and trademarks — provide the legal framework necessary for creative enterprise like commercial software development to flourish. But it is widely assumed that most people view IP rights as business and legal concepts with little relevance to their daily lives. That’s why the World Intellectual Property Organization and its - [IP: The Not-So-Secret Sauce in the US Economy](https://techpost.bsa.org/2012/04/11/ip-the-not-so-secret-sauce-in-the-us-economy/) - If there was any doubt, a new report from the Commerce Department makes it abundantly clear that intellectual property is the secret sauce in the US economy, officially contributing roughly one-third of the country’s GDP and more than a quarter of its employment. If you are keeping score, that comes to $5 trillion and 40 - [Celebrating the Power of Ideas](https://techpost.bsa.org/2012/04/25/celebrating-the-power-of-ideas/) - The English author H.G. Wells is thought to have said, “Human history is, in essence, the history of ideas.” How right he was considering the visionary innovators who have transformed the world with great ideas. Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Johann Gutenberg, plus more modern day icons such as Steve Jobs and Bill Gates — to - [Manipulating Technology Standards to Impede Competition](https://techpost.bsa.org/2012/07/05/manipulating-technology-standards-to-impede-competition/) - The point of having standards is to create a consistent set of rules, or models, for all parties to follow. That point seems to be lost, though, on governments in many emerging markets. When it comes to technology, countries like China and India are trying to create their own patchwork of unique standards — many - [Kappos Offers Fact-Driven Analysis of the Software Patent System](https://techpost.bsa.org/2012/11/20/kappos-offers-fact-driven-analysis-of-the-software-patent-system/) - Against the backdrop of an ongoing debate in industry and policy circles about the impact of software patents on innovation and the economy, US Patent and Trademark Director Dave Kappos this morning argued that the patent system works well. His remarks came in a keynote address at the Center for American Progress, which is worth - [The Power of Innovative Ideas](https://techpost.bsa.org/2013/04/25/the-power-of-innovative-ideas/) - April 26 is World Intellectual Property Day, the day the World Intellectual Property Organization sets aside every year to promote discussion of the role IP plays in driving innovation, creativity, social progress and economic growth. But in truth, robust discussions of these issues are already well underway. In industry, policy and academic circles, there are - [Four Trends to Watch in 2013](https://techpost.bsa.org/2013/01/02/four-trends-to-watch-in-2013/) - There have been a number of important inflection points in the growth and maturation of the global software industry — the extension of copyright law to cover machine-readable code, the birth of the PC, the commercialization of the Internet, and the advent of cloud computing, to name a few. As we enter 2013, the industry - [Sharing Cyber Threat Information: How It Would Work, and Why It Would Help Bolster Security](https://techpost.bsa.org/2013/04/15/sharing-cyber-threat-information-how-it-would-work-and-why-it-would-help-bolster-security/) - The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2013 (CISPA), which aims to bolster America’s ability to anticipate and defend against cyber-attacks by improving the situational awareness of front-line IT professionals and law enforcement authorities, will be on the House floor this week. So it is worth taking a close look at how the information - [Eight Ways the TTIP Can Be a Global Blueprint for Digital Trade](https://techpost.bsa.org/2013/05/15/eight-ways-the-ttip-can-be-a-global-blueprint-for-digital-trade/) - There are a number of reasons the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) holds the potential to be a significant agreement. Not least of these is the fact that the United States and European Union together account for half the world’s output and a third of all trade. But when all is said and done, - [Using Legal Software to Reduce Cyber Vulnerabilities](https://techpost.bsa.org/2013/06/26/using-legal-software-to-reduce-cyber-vulnerabilities/) - Earlier this month, BSA member Microsoft partnered with the FBI and law enforcement authorities in more than 80 countries to break up a huge cybercrime ring that had managed to steal an estimated $500 million from bank accounts in the United States, Europe and Hong Kong. The perpetrators carried out their crimes by infecting millions - [A Catalogue of Worry for US IT Companies](https://techpost.bsa.org/2012/10/17/a-catalogue-of-worry-for-us-it-companies/) - Every year, the Office of the United States Trade Representative issues a National Trade Estimate. It serves as a comprehensive catalogue of the market barriers American companies face around the world. In a public filing this week, BSA has recommended that a slew of alarming, IT-focused barriers be added to the list. As we highlighted - [BSA Unveils New Global Brand](https://techpost.bsa.org/2012/10/11/bsa-unveils-new-global-brand/) - When BSA was founded 24 years ago, the benefits of software innovation were heavily concentrated in the places people worked. Now BSA member companies are making education and health care more effective, entertainment more interactive, communication richer, and the world around us more navigable. As the industry’s leading advocate, BSA is rapidly evolving, too. Earlier - [Software Compliance, a Win-Win](https://techpost.bsa.org/2012/10/01/software-compliance-a-win-win/) - When enterprises effectively manage their software assets, everybody wins. And frequently the biggest winner is the enterprise itself. Organizations that intentionally or even inadvertently use software that is not fully licensed face a host of risks — including legal risk (which can prove exceedingly expensive), security threats, and the reputational risk associated with a lawsuit - [Competing Visions for Europe's Cloud](https://techpost.bsa.org/2013/07/30/competing-visions-for-europes-cloud/) - A quiet battle of wills has broken out among European policymakers who are pushing competing visions for how to capitalize on the most significant wave of innovation now underway in information technology: cloud computing. All agree that by creating a new, more efficient architecture for computing, the cloud offers vast economic benefits. It lets enterprises - [How to Continue Improving CISPA in the Senate](https://techpost.bsa.org/2013/05/30/how-to-continue-improving-cispa-in-the-senate/) - With last month’s House passage of the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA), the cybersecurity debate has now moved to the Senate, albeit quietly, as attention in the upper chamber has been intently focused on immigration. This lull in activity presents an opportunity for Senators to take stock of improvements that were made to - [New Economic Research Confirms the Competitive Advantage of Properly Licensed Software](https://techpost.bsa.org/2013/05/21/new-economic-research-confirms-the-competitive-advantage-of-properly-licensed-software/) - BSA has long highlighted the ways properly licensed software creates value for enterprises and economies. For example, a body of research shows that fully licensed software improves productivity and efficiency by reducing exposure to viruses and other security vulnerabilities — meaning fewer system malfunctions, downtime, and IT repair costs. It also comes with value-added services - [Securing the Benefits of Software Innovation and Growth](https://techpost.bsa.org/2013/04/30/securing-the-benefits-of-software-innovation-and-growth/) - Software today is woven through the entire fabric of modern life — and yet software innovation continues to explode in exciting new directions, driven by dynamic forces such as cloud and mobile computing. That’s why, as I step down this week as CEO of BSA, I am optimistic about the industry’s future. Looking forward, I - [TPP, ISA and the Cloud](https://techpost.bsa.org/2013/03/14/tpp-isa-and-the-cloud/) - This month negotiators from 11 countries are gathering in Singapore for an important round of negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade agreement. As it happens, Singapore provides the perfect backdrop for understanding the opportunity countries have to expand trade in digital services. Singapore has vaulted into the tier of countries with the best - [Clear Thinking on Software Patents](https://techpost.bsa.org/2013/02/22/clear-thinking-on-software-patents/) - In the vigorous, ongoing debate about the state of America’s patent system — and the state of software patents, in particular — there are some legitimate issues that call for practical solutions, and there is a great deal of peripheral noise. To sort through and identify which is which, BSA and the National Association of - [The 2013 BSA Global Cloud Computing Scorecard: A Clear Path to Progress](https://techpost.bsa.org/2013/03/07/the-2013-bsa-global-cloud-computing-scorecard-a-clear-path-to-progress/) - It’s no secret that enterprises of all types and sizes are embracing cloud computing. Worldwide, that migration will add more than $1 trillion a year in new business revenues, according to research firm IDC. Less understood, however, is the fact that governments are promulgating a mismatched patchwork of laws and regulations that effectively chop the - [World-Wide Welcome](https://techpost.bsa.org/2013/02/19/world-wide-welcome/) - Immigration reform is now firmly on the national agenda. This is good news, because hidden in the immigration debate is an immediate and pressing challenge facing the country, and lawmakers should seize the opportunity now to confront it. To remain productive, innovative and competitive, the United States needs to educate and train tens of thousands - [Inflection Points for Washington and the Software Industry](https://techpost.bsa.org/2012/11/28/inflection-points-for-washington-and-the-software-industry/) - The Obama Administration and Congress have reached an inflection point in the wake of the 2012 election: The country is facing a steep “fiscal cliff” that no one wants to go over, but steering away from it will require policymakers to make difficult budgeting choices that few people will like. The software industry meanwhile has - [Mexico’s Foresight](https://techpost.bsa.org/2012/11/30/mexicos-foresight/) - Last August I wrote about how Mexico has quietly become one of the world’s leaders in protecting and safeguarding intellectual property. In doing so, Mexico is putting the foundation in place for long-term economic growth and prosperity. And there’s a lot that every government and company can learn from Mexico’s example. Today, Mexico is the - [A New Trade Agreement for a New Era of Digital Services](https://techpost.bsa.org/2013/01/29/a-new-trade-agreement-for-a-new-era-of-digital-services/) - Last week US Trade Representative Ron Kirk announced the Administration’s intention to start talks on an International Services Agreement (ISA) with Australia, Canada, the European Union, Japan, Korea, Mexico, and more than a dozen other trading partners. This is an ambitious undertaking, and it holds the potential to break wide open a services market of - [Patents Pending](https://techpost.bsa.org/2013/02/12/patentspending/) - Recognizing the complex, rapidly evolving nature of software innovation, the US Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) has formed a partnership with the software community and is holding two “roundtable” discussions this month to solicit input on how best to improve the quality of the software-related patents it issues. I spoke for BSA today at the - [An IPR Strategy to Keep India’s Innovative Economy Moving Forward](https://techpost.bsa.org/2012/11/02/an-ipr-strategy-to-keep-indias-innovative-economy-moving-forward/) - India is well on its way to developing a world-class IT sector. For example, on the strength of its dynamic human capital and extensive investments in research and development, it leapt 10 ranking positions in the 2011 edition of the 66-nation IT Industry Competitiveness Index, created for BSA by the Economist Intelligence Unit. But India - [Three Ways the Administration and 113th Congress Can Accelerate the Digital Economy to Achieve Election Goals](https://techpost.bsa.org/2012/11/07/three-ways-the-administration-and-113th-congress-can-accelerate-the-digital-economy-to-achieve-election-goals/) - The 2012 US election was about many things, but first and foremost it was about growing the economy and creating jobs. With the campaign now over, the Obama Administration and incoming 113th Congress can accomplish both of those goals in the innovation-driven IT sector by focusing on three big priorities: safeguarding intellectual property rights and - [Europe’s New Cloud Computing Strategy](https://techpost.bsa.org/2012/09/27/europes-new-cloud-computing-strategy/) - Europe’s Commissioner for the Digital Agenda, Neelie Kroes, has released a long-awaited Communication entitled, “Unleashing the Potential of Cloud Computing in Europe.” The paper outlines a series of actions designed to drive European businesses and the public sector into the cloud. The goal is to create 2.5 million new European jobs and boost GDP in - [STEM Winding](https://techpost.bsa.org/2012/09/21/blostem-winding/) - The US economy — still the biggest in the world, by far — drives and thrives on innovation. But innovation, as we know, depends on the best minds in the world. No top talent, no next new thing. Put it this way: A + B = C. (Or maybe: E = MC2.) One way we - [TPP: The First Regional Trade Agreement of the Cloud Era](https://techpost.bsa.org/2012/09/10/tpp-the-first-regional-trade-agreement-of-the-cloud-era/) - Trade officials from the United States and eight other Pacific Rim countries are meeting this week in Leesburg, Va., for the 14th negotiating round of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), an agreement noteworthy for many reasons, not least of which is the fact that it constitutes the first one of its kind in the cloud computing - [Forward From the Conventions](https://techpost.bsa.org/2012/09/07/forward-from-the-conventions/) - For anyone who cared to notice at the Republican and Democratic National Conventions, it was abundantly clear that technology issues dovetail neatly with both parties’ views of our national interest. In their respective platforms, in the subtext of speeches, and at peripheral events in both Tampa and Charlotte, I heard general agreement that the things - [Unfinished Business](https://techpost.bsa.org/2012/08/31/unfinished-business/) - The party nominating conventions in Tampa, Fla., and Charlotte, N.C. — not to mention Hurricane Isaac — have temporarily diverted the political world’s attention from important unfinished business in Washington. But with the clock ticking on the 112th Congress, there’s urgent need for lawmakers to pass bipartisan legislation and for the Administration to take measures - [Introducing BSA TechPost](https://techpost.bsa.org/2010/09/20/introducing-bsa-techpost/) - The Business Software Alliance has long been a go-to source for information and analysis of issues critical to the software industry and its hardware partners. We produce global studies of software piracy and its economic impact. We promote a safe and secure online marketplace and digital public square by advancing comprehensive policy proposals on cybersecurity, cloud computing, and a host of other issues. We testify before the world's leading legislative bodies, meet directly with government officials, and engage in public debate on the opinion pages of national and regional newspapers. One of our goals in launching BSA TechPost is to create an ongoing forum on these and other important issues facing the technology industry. This will be BSA’s “official” blog. I will post regularly, as will other BSA staff, BSA member companies and other industry and policy leaders. Together, we’ll provide updates about BSA events, reports and activities, while also keeping an eye on things happening in the news. We have a great deal of activity taking place right now. Today, we have thirteen chief technology officers from BSA member companies, and other leading technology firms in Washington for our annual CTO Forum . We will be meeting with top administration and congressional officials about how the government can best take advantage of cloud computing solutions to optimize the federal IT infrastructure. I will be writing more about this important event in the coming days. Last week we released a new global study of the economic benefits associated with reducing software theft. These benefits are substantial — and can be compounded by slowing the piracy rate quickly. I will elaborate on those findings in a separate post. And finally, on September 21, BSA will launch an exciting new software asset management course called SAM Advantage to help organizations save money, reduce risks and better manage their technology assets and software tools. You can expect to hear more about SAM Advantage from BSA’s general counsel and vice president of anti-piracy, Jodie Kelley. For now, let me welcome you. We look forward to reading your comments on each post and hope you will use the sharing and subscription tools on the top, right-hand side of the page to call us to the attention of friends and colleagues and stay abreast of the unfolding conversation in whatever format you prefer. - [Lockout: How a New Wave of Trade Protectionism Is Spreading through the World’s Fastest-Growing IT Markets — and What to Do about It](https://techpost.bsa.org/2012/06/20/lockout-market-access-report/) - We have reached a pivotal new phase in the information technology revolution. The biggest centers of growth for IT products and services are no longer established powers like the United States and Europe, but emerging markets such as China, India, and Brazil. New personal computer sales in China already outstrip sales in the United States, - [The New Wave of IT-Focused Trade Barriers, a Case Study: Regulatory Obstacles to Cloud Computing](https://techpost.bsa.org/2012/06/22/the-new-wave-of-it-focused-trade-barriers-a-case-study-regulatory-obstacles-to-cloud-computing/) - This week BSA released “Lockout,” a report that shows how a new wave of IT-focused trade barriers threaten to keep global companies out of critical emerging markets — and how the actions of big markets like China and India signal a domino effect, with other emerging economies following suit. The report describes five distinct types - [The New Wave of IT-Focused Trade Barriers, Another Case Study: Discriminatory Procurement Policies](https://techpost.bsa.org/2012/06/29/the-new-wave-of-it-focused-trade-barriers-another-case-study-discriminatory-procurement-policies/) - Earlier this month, a bipartisan group of US lawmakers sent a letter to the Indian government, expressing alarm at “unprecedented interference” in the procurement processes of government and commercial entities in India. The letter stated, in part, that “This policy will undermine investor confidence and would be inconsistent with India’s international obligations, as well as, - [When “Security” Regulations Overreach](https://techpost.bsa.org/2012/07/09/when-security-regulations-overreach/) - Cybersecurity has justifiably become a front-burner policy concern for governments around the world. But what happens when security regulations are effectively used to bolster the prospects of local firms at the expense of foreign competitors? We are starting to find out, especially in emerging markets, where many governments have recently begun implementing security-related measures that - [Emerging Markets Ready for Cloud — Including Paid Services](https://techpost.bsa.org/2012/07/18/emerging-markets-ready-for-cloud-including-paid-services/) - If you live in a developing economy and use a computer, then, likely as not, you also use cloud computing services at least some of the time for email, word processing, document or photo storage, or other needs — although you might not understand those services to be “cloud computing.” Globally, 45 percent of us - [US IP Strategy, 2.0 — Protecting Innovation in the Cloud](https://techpost.bsa.org/2012/08/14/us-ip-strategy-2-0-protecting-innovation-in-the-cloud/) - When Congress created the Office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC) in 2008, cloud computing was unfamiliar to most people outside of the IT industry. Today, it is one of the fastest-growing segments of the information economy. In the interim, recognizing the potential to capitalize on efficiencies of scale and capture maximum benefit from - [Piracy in the Cloud: A Picture Is Starting to Emerge](https://techpost.bsa.org/2012/07/19/piracy-in-the-cloud-a-picture-is-starting-to-emerge/) - One of the most striking findings in the global survey data we are releasing this week is the fact that 42 percent of the people who use paid cloud services for business say they share their log-in credentials inside their organizations. This points to a worrisome new avenue for software license abuse, and it is - [A Tale of Two Markets](https://techpost.bsa.org/2012/05/17/a-tale-of-two-markets/) - It’s not every day that someone freely admits to criminal behavior. Traffic tickets aside, few people are brazen enough to acknowledge serious crimes. Yet in BSA’s ninth annual Global Software Piracy Study, more than half of the world’s computer users readily concede they steal software. Some users say they acquire unlicensed applications all or most - [CTOs Bring Cloud Savvy to Federal Government](https://techpost.bsa.org/2010/09/20/ctos-bring-cloud-savvy-to-federal-government/) - Today kicks off the BSA CTO Forum — an annual series of meetings between private sector chief technology officers and their counterparts in the federal government and policymakers on Capitol Hill. I view this year’s forum as the “Davos” of cloud computing. We are bringing together the best private and public sector technologists to discuss how - [The Year “Cloud” Drops Its Quotation Marks](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/01/18/the-year-cloud-drops-its-quotation-marks/) - Remember when the word Internet was entering the popular lexicon? It was the mid-1990s. The implications of the new technology were becoming clear, and the word was starting to appear frequently in the news. But it often appeared in quotation marks (as in, “the global system of interconnected computer networks known as the ‘Internet’”), because - [Finding Extra Value in an Era of Tight Budgeting](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/02/16/finding-extra-value-in-an-era-of-tight-budgeting/) - With sweeping budget proposals now on the table from President Obama and House Republicans, the debate over federal spending is gaining momentum this week in Washington. Not surprisingly, there are diverging views on many of the particulars in the budget. But all agree in principle that the fiscal situation demands belt-tightening — and all agree - [Debating Privacy and Security in the Cloud Age](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/07/29/debating-privacy-and-security-in-the-cloud-age/) - Earlier this summer in Brussels, Belgium, BSA brought together a distinguished group of industry leaders, technology experts, and government officials from both sides of the Atlantic for a daylong exploration of policy issues related to data protection and cybersecurity in the age of cloud computing. In a series of keynote speeches and panel discussions, participants - [Seizing the Opportunity for US Leadership in the Cloud](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/09/01/seizing-the-opportunity-for-us-leadership-in-the-cloud/) - In today’s deeply divided Washington, there is now one thing that almost everyone agrees with: The federal government could save a great deal of money and boost its performance by adopting cloud computing solutions for many of its IT needs. Through a mixture of public, private and hybrid cloud solutions, government technology can be scaled - [BSA’s 2011 CTO Forum: Harnessing Technology Innovation to Do More with Less](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/09/12/harnessing-technology-innovation-to-do-more-with-less/) - BSA kicks off its 2011 CTO Forum today — an annual series of meetings between some of the top technologists in software and computing and their counterparts in the federal government. Over two days, nine high-ranking technologists from BSA member companies will meet with 14 high-level technology decision-makers in the Obama administration to brainstorm ways - [Accelerating Cloud Deployment at Home and Abroad](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/09/13/accelerating-cloud-deployment-at-home-and-abroad/) - By fundamentally transforming the way computing power is bought, sold, and delivered, the cloud is proving itself to be truly transformative. Industry by industry, sector by sector, enterprises are reimagining their back offices and offering products and services to customers in new, highly efficient ways that create widespread benefits for the economy. How can government - [Harnessing Software as a Green-Energy Solution](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/09/15/harnessing-software-as-a-green-energy-solution/) - Information and communications technology has the potential to cut energy use and reduce greenhouse emissions by as much as 15 percent in the next decade while saving up to $750 billion, according to one estimate. That is an attractive proposition for businesses and governments looking for ways to tighten their belts in a slow economy, - [NIST’s Cloud Roadmap](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/11/10/nist-cloud-roadmap/) - In case anyone remains skeptical about the US government’s commitment to cloud computing, the unveiling last week of a draft roadmap for future cloud-related efforts should lay those doubts to rest. The roadmap effort, which reflects input from experts in government and industry, is no mere bureaucratic exercise. It shows how the Obama Administration’s vision - [Breaking Down Barriers in the Global Cloud Computing Market](https://techpost.bsa.org/2012/03/07/breaking-down-barriers-in-the-global-cloud-computing-market/) - By its very nature, cloud computing should be a global market. But if we don’t watch out, governments could chop it into little pieces by adopting competing laws and regulations that would prevent data from flowing across international borders. In a keynote address at the recent Cloud Connect conference in Santa Clara, BSA President and - [Shadow Market: BSA’s 2011 Global Software Piracy Study](https://techpost.bsa.org/2012/05/15/shadow-market-global-software-piracy-study/) - BSA today released the ninth edition of our Global Software Piracy Study — and in it, we have plowed new ground. This year’s study marks the first time anyone has directly asked a large sample of computer users around the world, “How often do you acquire pirated software?” The answers people have given to that - [More Progress toward Compromise on Information Sharing](https://techpost.bsa.org/2012/04/19/more-progress-toward-compromise-on-information-sharing/) - “If your neighbor’s house gets broken into, you’d want to know about it.” That was how John Landwehr, Vice President for Digital Government Solutions at Adobe Systems, put a fine point on the need for efficient and effective sharing of cyber threat information. He spoke at a packed briefing BSA hosted today on Capitol Hill - [The Legal Gulf Between China and the West Remains Wide](https://techpost.bsa.org/2012/03/28/legalgulfchinawestwide/) - What to do about China? It is the world's second-largest economy and our second-largest trading partner, after neighboring Canada. Yet it remains the wild, wild East of the global economy, a place arguably more dangerous than anywhere else in the world for innovative U.S. companies to do business. If likely president-to-be Xi Jinping is interested - [Time for a Final Push on Cybersecurity Legislation](https://techpost.bsa.org/2012/03/22/time-for-a-final-push-on-cybersecurity-legislation/) - In an otherwise divided Congress, there is clear, bipartisan support for upgrading America’s cybersecurity capabilities. BSA believes this is an urgent matter of national and economic security; it cannot wait to be addressed. We also believe lawmakers are making significant progress. A number of House and Senate bills are pointed in the right direction, so - [An Action Plan on Cybersecurity](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/03/09/an-action-plan-on-cybersecurity/) - The last Congress adjourned without enacting cybersecurity legislation. That certainly does not send the debate back to square one, because at least one major bill from last year has already been reintroduced in the 112th Congress — the Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 (S. 413), offered by Sens. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.), Susan Collins - [SAM Advantage Challenge: The Race Begins… ](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/03/16/sam-advantage-challenge-the-race-begins/) - We hear it all the time. IT managers tell us they want to work with local IT professionals who are certified in implementing proven software asset management (SAM) programs. They are eager to implement SAM because they know it can help them maximize the business value they capture from their companies’ software assets. But they - [Scaling the Mount Everest of Trade Barriers to Create Jobs](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/03/16/scaling-the-mount-everest-of-trade-barriers-to-create-jobs/) - It is a truism: To grow in the global economy, a country must trade. The Obama Administration and Congress clearly understand this. It’s why the President has set a goal of doubling US exports in five years — and why lawmakers are pressing hard to ensure that happens. Congress recently has been scrutinizing US trade - [Real Crimes with Real Victims](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/03/17/real-crimes-with-real-victims/) - One of the great misconceptions about intellectual property theft is that it is little more than a nuisance crime. By this faulty reasoning, there’s no real harm in using commercial products without paying for them, and it’s no big deal if someone sets up shop to sell cheap knockoffs of the real thing. But the - [Internet Piracy Portal Launch](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/04/06/internet-piracy-portal-launch/) - Unauthorized copying of software used to require physically exchanging disks or other hard media through the mail or on the streets. This unauthorized copying was ultimately overshadowed by corporate end-user piracy, a pervasive form of copyright infringement that occurs when otherwise legitimate companies install software on more computers than the licenses they have purchased permit. - [Forget Mom’s Maiden Name](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/04/15/forget-moms-maiden-name/) - OK, don’t forget it. That would make Mom sad. But don’t worry about telling it to your bank or credit card company anymore, because there will soon be better ways of authenticating who you are online. That is because the Obama Administration has unveiled the final iteration of its National Strategy for Trusted Identities in - [Software Theft on the Table at May 9–10 S&ED](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/05/09/software-theft-on-the-table/) - Four out of five software programs installed on personal computers in China are stolen at a commercial value of nearly $8 billion dollars a year. That issue will be on the table this week when President Obama’s economic team sits down in Washington with its Chinese counterparts for their annual Strategic and Economic Dialogue. The - [Piracy and Security Threats Go Hand In Hand](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/05/25/piracy-and-security-threats-go-hand-in-hand/) - Ten years ago, the main threats to security online were vandals and hackers. They chased notoriety and relished the challenge of beating security systems. Their calling cards tended to be denial-of-service attacks, which they used to bring down prominent sites such as eBay and CNN. Today, the stakes are much higher. Organized criminal enterprises are - [Securing “here, there and everywhere”](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/06/08/securing-here-there-and-everywhere/) - Securing data in cyberspace is not easy. Just ask Sony, which has seen its systems repeatedly hacked in recent weeks, with personal information stolen from more than 100 million user accounts. Or ask Google and the hundreds of high-profile Gmail users who were recently hacked. Or even ask RSA, the security technology company, which had - [The Time is Now for Breach Legislation](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/06/15/the-time-is-now-for-breach-legislation/) - Data breaches are all over the news these days — Epsilon, Sony, Citi and Lockheed Martin, to name a few of the corporations, along with a number of government agencies and organizations. One group, the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, has recorded more than 2,500 breaches since 2005, involving more than 530 million individual records. In many - [Introducing SAM Advantage 2.0](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/06/29/introducing-sam-advantage-2/) - Organizations in every sector of today’s economy depend on software applications to make products, deliver services, run their internal operations and do business in the global marketplace. It is utterly essential as a strategic asset. But managing software assets poorly — especially by allowing users to work with unlicensed programs — can expose an organization - [Pushing Data Breach Legislation over the Top](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/07/21/pushing-data-breach-legislation-over-the-top/) - Data security and breach-notification legislation, badly needed for the good of the digital economy and long sought by stakeholders of all stripes, has nonetheless proven to be a Sisyphean task in Congress. Lawmakers first took up the issue six years ago, during the 109th Congress, but to no avail. In the 111th Congress, there was - [Closing the Financial Spigot for Fake Software Peddlers](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/08/18/closing-the-financial-spigot-for-fake-software-peddlers/) - “Follow the money,” the mysterious Deep Throat famously urges Bob Woodward in All the President’s Men. “Always follow the money.” It is sage advice that investigative journalists and law enforcement authorities have been following for generations to ferret out criminal activity. And by the same token, cutting off the flow of money to a criminal - [US-China Mutual Interest in IPR](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/08/23/uschina-mutual-interest-in-ipr/) - China’s lax protection of intellectual property rights cost IP-intensive companies in the United States nearly $50 billion in 2009, according to the International Trade Commission, and it may have cost the broader US economy more than twice that amount. But it often goes unmentioned that the pain actually goes both ways — hampering prospects for - [Inside a $59 Billion Heist: The Contradictory Opinions and Behaviors of the World’s Software Pirates](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/09/07/inside-a-59-billion-heist-the-contradictory-opinions-and-behaviors-of-the-worlds-software-pirates-2/) - Earlier this year, BSA reported in its annual Global Software Piracy Study that the commercial value of PC software theft leapt 14 percent worldwide in 2010 to $59 billion. Behind all that theft, of course, were millions and millions of computer users installing unlicensed software in homes, businesses, government agencies, and other enterprises. What were - [A New Lever to Advance IP Protections](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/09/14/a-new-lever-to-advance-ip-protections/) - A recurring theme in this week’s discussions between BSA member-company technologists and their counterparts in government has been the question of how to crank up America’s innovation engine to more effectively foster new industries and create jobs that will drive a robust recovery in the near term and continue powering the US economy over the - [US Maintains Leadership in IT Industry Competitiveness](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/09/27/us-maintains-leadership-in-it-industry-competitiveness/) - For countries seeking to develop globally competitive information technology sectors, the secret to success isn’t much of a secret: You need a healthy business environment, first-rate IT infrastructure, dynamic human capital, robust research and development, a strong legal environment, and adequate public support for industry development. The United States, even while grappling with a multi-year - [ECPA’s Silver Anniversary: Time for Reform](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/10/19/ecpas-silver-anniversary-time-for-reform/) - The Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), the law that sets the standards by which authorities can access electronic communications and data, turns 25 years old this week. Yet many of the electronic technologies it covers — technologies we use day in and day out — are much younger. Just think: ECPA took effect a decade - [India, a Country on the Move](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/11/15/india-a-country-on-the-move/) - A rising tide lifts all boats, but some tides rise higher than others. BSA this week is holding its annual Global Strategy Summit in New Delhi because, in the global software and IT markets, India has the potential to be an especially powerful tide. India’s economy, now the tenth-largest in the world, has been growing - [Partnering to Strengthen India’s IT Ecosystem](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/11/16/partnering-to-strengthen-indias-it-ecosystem/) - “Technology has transformational power,” the Government of India declares in its 2011 National Policy on Information Technology. “It is a great leveler of opportunity within and across economies.” This observation is undeniably true, and India is well on its way to achieving its aspiration of harnessing technology innovation to become one of the world’s leading - [At Last, Industry-Standard SAM for Organizations](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/11/17/at-last-industry-standard-sam-for-organizations/) - In every sector of the global economy, organizations of all types rely on software tools to communicate, to make products, to offer services, and to manage their operations. But keeping track of all those software assets can be a challenge, especially for a large enterprise. More divisions, more teams, more projects mean more software — - [India’s Opportunity to Accelerate IT Growth](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/11/18/indias-opportunity-to-accelerate-it-growth/) - After a week of meetings with policymakers and business leaders in New Delhi, I leave convinced India is on the right path to achieve its goal of becoming a power center in the global IT economy. As I noted a few days ago, the country is moving rapidly up the leader board in IT industry - [Keeping Strong IPR at the Top of the Trans-Pacific Trade Agenda](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/02/18/keeping-strong-ipr-at-the-top-of-the-trans-pacific-trade-agenda/) - Want to bring down the US trade deficit? One easy way is to reduce software piracy. At last count, the packaged-software industry was contributing a surplus of nearly $37 billion to the US balance of trade — and that was with one hand tied behind its back, because another $30 billion worth of sales are - [Online Trust Takes More Than Mom’s Maiden Name](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/02/17/online-trust-takes-more-than-moms-maiden-name/) - How many websites do you shop? How many passwords do you have for your various online accounts? How many times have you used your mother’s maiden name, your place of birth or some other piece of personally identifiable information to verify your identity in a transaction? Quite a few, I would guess, and therein lies - [IPEC, One Year On](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/02/08/ipec-one-year-on/) - What a difference a year makes. In case you missed it, US Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator Victoria Espinel has released the first annual report outlining the Obama administration’s progress in implementing its strategy on intellectual property. It is just one report, but it speaks volumes. Remember that it was little more than a year ago - [Why Technology Neutrality Matters](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/01/13/why-technology-neutrality-matters/) - The US government spends nearly $80 billion a year on computers, software, networking equipment and related services, making it the world’s largest customer for information technology, by far. This gives it enormous heft in the marketplace. The choices it makes have wide ramifications. So imagine for a minute that it decided to favor certain technologies - [Software Issues Top the Agenda for US-China Trade](https://techpost.bsa.org/2010/12/17/software-issues-top-the-agenda-for-us-china-trade-2/) - If there was any doubt about the relative importance of software issues in the economic relationship between the United States and China, it was dispelled in the ministerial sessions of the Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT) that were held December 14–15 in Washington. The official statement and fact sheet that US negotiators issued - [US-China JCCT Talks Represent an Inflection Point](https://techpost.bsa.org/2010/12/06/us-china-jcct-talks-represent-an-inflection-point/) - After years of frustration with persistently high rates of software piracy in China, could it be that we are about to see actual improvement in legal software sales there? Having met recently with top officials in the US and Chinese governments, I am guardedly optimistic. One thing is abundantly clear: Both governments, at the very - [Guest Post: Key Steps Forward in Managing Cybersecurity Risks](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/12/06/guest-post-key-steps-forward-in-managing-cybersecurity-risks/) - To understand the pressing need for effective cybersecurity policies, consider first how much we rely on information technology. In 2010, there were nearly 332 million personal computers in use in the United States — one for every man, woman, and child, with 20 million or so left over. In addition to all those PCs, there - [Making Sure the EU’s Next Step on Privacy Is the Right One](https://techpost.bsa.org/2012/01/24/making-sure-the-eus-next-step-on-privacy-is-the-right-one/) - In one of the most significant steps on data privacy in recent years, the European Commission is set tomorrow to put forward a comprehensive plan to reform the EU’s data protection rules. As a starting point in this long process, the Commission should be lauded for tackling one of the most critical issues of the - [Software Prices and Piracy in the Developing World: Correlation vs. Causation](https://techpost.bsa.org/2012/02/07/software-prices-and-piracy-in-the-developing-world-correlation-vs-causation/) - Software piracy rates are highest in the developing world, where per capita incomes are lowest. For some observers, this correlation is evidence of causation. Software costs too much for people in emerging economies to afford, the argument goes; that’s why they steal it. Charge less, and the problem will take care of itself. But this - [Signs of Hope in the World’s Fastest-Growing Markets?](https://techpost.bsa.org/2010/11/29/signs-of-hope-in-the-worlds-fastest-growing-markets/) - Around the world today, policy-makers are coming to understand the role intellectual property can play in invigorating economic growth and creating jobs. I have just returned from a series of meetings in India and China, and while I saw signs of progress on intellectual property issues in both places, I was also reminded first hand - [In Federal IT Policy, It’s Now “Cloud First”](https://techpost.bsa.org/2010/11/22/in-federal-it-policy-its-now-cloud-first/) - The federal government’s effort to close the IT gap between the public and private sectors will put cloud computing first, OMB Deputy Director for Management and Chief Performance Officer Jeffrey Zients announced Friday. Zients, who revealed the broad outlines of a five-part Obama administration proposal to increase the efficiency of the federal government, said that - [Hope for Breach and Security Legislation](https://techpost.bsa.org/2010/09/22/hope-for-breach-and-security-legislation/) - Lawmakers have been working for five years — through three Congresses — to craft legislation that would help safeguard consumers’ personal data online and require that they be notified when there are breaches so they can take further steps to protect themselves. And now, the legislative finish line is in sight. The Senate Commerce Subcommittee - [A Jolt of Stimulus for Local Economies](https://techpost.bsa.org/2010/09/22/a-jolt-of-stimulus-for-local-economies/) - The software industry and trade officials who negotiate on software matters at times face incredulity when we encourage countries to step up enforcement of intellectual property rights. Some skeptical officials wonder (even if they don’t say aloud), “What’s in it for us?” They assume — falsely — that enforcing intellectual property rights boosts the profits of multinational firms that create software products but provides no significant benefit to a local economy where the software is being sold. A new study from BSA and IDC shows that couldn’t be further from the truth. Reducing software theft actually sends ripples of stimulus through local economies. The new study finds that a 10-percentage-point drop in worldwide software piracy over four years would inject more than $142 billion into the global economy, create nearly 500,000 jobs and generate $32 billion in tax revenues. What’s more, 82 percent of those benefits would accrue inside the countries that achieve the piracy reductions. - [How Will Hackers Fare in the Cloud?](https://techpost.bsa.org/2010/10/12/how-will-hackers-fare-in-the-cloud/) - If Willie Sutton had been a hacker, we know what he’d have thought about cloud computing. Sutton, of course, was the 1930s bank robber famous for his quip that he robbed banks “because that’s where the money is.” And for hackers, the cloud might be just as tempting because it’s where a great deal of - [A 10-Step Policy Plan for Cloud Computing In Europe](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/02/09/a-10-step-policy-plan-for-cloud-computing-in-europe/) - With its promise of greater efficiency, productivity and value for money, cloud computing has emerged at just the right time for businesses, governments and organizations looking to do more with less. For policy-makers, getting the balance between innovation and regulation right is a key challenge, and the debate is gaining momentum in Europe and elsewhere. - [Closing Government's IT Performance Gap](https://techpost.bsa.org/2010/09/30/closing-governments-it-performance-gap/) - Propelled by the IT revolution, productivity in the private economy has grown in the last two decades at roughly double the rate of the 1970s and 80s. But as Federal Chief Performance Officer Jeffrey Zients argues, government has for the most part missed the wave. The Department of Veterans Affairs still processes claims by hand - [Mexico’s Impressive IP Leadership](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/08/08/mexicos-impressive-ip-leadership/) - In the global race to curb intellectual property theft and capture the myriad economic benefits that come from boosting legal software sales, Mexico is setting an impressive pace by leveraging a noteworthy combination of resources from government agencies and private industry. The country’s lead copyright authority, the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (known by its - [Senate Bill Shines a Light on Global Cybercrime](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/08/05/senate-bill-shines-a-light-on-global-cybercrime/) - Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) this week made an important contribution to the unfolding cybersecurity debate in Congress when they introduced an updated version of their International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act (S. 1469), which aims to foster more effective coordination between the United States and foreign countries. As has been reported - [The European Cloud Computing Strategy: Getting It Right](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/05/19/the-european-cloud-computing-strategy/) - The benefits of cloud computing increasingly are being recognized by policymakers and regulators around the world. Organizations of all kinds can now do more with less initial investment, making use of the best online technologies the software industry can offer. The European Commission is mindful of these developments and the potential value of the cloud - [China’s Software Audits: Green Eyeshades or Rose-Colored Glasses?](https://techpost.bsa.org/2011/01/27/chinas-software-audits-green-eyeshades-or-rose-colored-glasses/) - Now that the dust has settled from Chinese President Hu Jintao’s recent visit to Washington, it is worth pausing to take stock of the latest round of developments on the thorny issue of software legalization, long a source of frustration in US-China economic relations. Recall that the issue topped the agenda in December’s ministerial sessions - [Closing the Deal on Cybersecurity Legislation](https://techpost.bsa.org/2010/11/02/closing-the-deal-on-cybersecurity-legislation/) - Well, that headline might be premature. Unless something dramatic happens in the lame duck session after today’s midterm elections — which appears unlikely — we will not have a cybersecurity bill this year. And that might not be such a bad thing, because while lawmakers have made some good headway on cybersecurity issues in the - [In Cybersecurity, It’s “Learn and Adapt”](https://techpost.bsa.org/2010/10/22/in-cybersecurity-its-learn-and-adapt/) - The US Army and Marine Corps’ official Counterinsurgency Field Manual opens with a quote that could easily serve as a motto for cybersecurity professionals: “This is a game of wits and will. You’ve got to be learning and adapting constantly to survive.” General Peter J. Schoomaker was describing how to confront asymmetric military and political - [Decoding SAM](https://techpost.bsa.org/2010/09/21/decoding-sam/) - Software is an indispensible tool in the operations of businesses and organizations of all types and sizes. But managing it can be a challenge. Companies without a systematic process in place to administer their software assets may buy too many licenses — unnecessarily draining financial resources that could be put to better use — or - [The State of Cybersecurity](https://techpost.bsa.org/2010/10/04/the-state-of-cybersecurity/) - This October is the seventh annual National Cybersecurity Awareness Month sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security. 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