Cybersecurity

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 … Read More >>

Industry, Intellectual Property, Open Data, Privacy

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 … Read More >>

Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Data, Industry, Workforce

Fostering a Resilient Economy – Software’s Role in COVID-19 Response and Recovery

COVID-19 has created a massive disruption in the workplaces and homes of millions of people around the world. In the past few months, many aspects of people’s personal and professional lives have moved online, driving the rapid expansion of remote working and online collaboration. To meet the needs of our rapidly evolving economy, policymakers must … Read More >>

Data, Global Markets, Privacy

BSA’s 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. These issues not only affect software companies, but also every industry across America that relies on software to succeed. BSA’s delegation included representatives from Autodesk, Bentley Systems, Box, … Read More >>