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Victoria Espinel is CEO of the Business Software Alliance, advancing enterprise software companies' leadership on artificial intelligence, privacy, cybersecurity, quantum computing, and digital trade. A recognized global expert on tech policy, Victoria has grown the organization’s worldwide presence in over 30 countries, she frequently testifies before Congress, and is a leading voice in media, including the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Financial Times, and Bloomberg News.

Posts by Victoria Espinel

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) … Read More >>

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.

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 … Read More >>

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 … Read More >>

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 … Read More >>