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. … Read More >>
Category: Industry
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. The private sector’s role in advancing these objectives … Read More >>
A New 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 … Read More >>
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 … Read More >>
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 … Read More >>