Pass surveillance reform now by techpost editors november 14, 2014 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. It helps us use data to make more informed decisions across a range of. Enterprise software is software used to satisfy various business needs. May 04, 2020 industry specific and extensively researched technical data partially from exclusive partnerships. Nov 14, 2014 pass surveillance reform now by techpost editors november 14, 2014 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. Software booms while us economy chugs along, report says cnet. These results, and other important details highlighting the importance of the software industry can be found in the new report, the latest from. Bsa the software alliance releases firstever report. According to forrester, in 2014 and as the economy improves, the software industry is expected to be the fastest growing industry with expected. Sep 26, 2017 a newly released report, unveiled this morning by. But the true impact of the software industry is much more difficult to measure. The growing 1 trillion impact of software bsa foundation. Hong kong 24 june 2014 computer users cite the risk of security threats from malware as the top reason not to use unlicensed software. The software industry has an enormous impact on the u.
The demand for software engineers is higher than ever, but an apparent lack of talent is impeding the success of u. Direct impact a in 2014, the software industry in the eu directly contributed 249 billion to eu gdp, employed more than 3 million people, and paid over 9. Bsa catches more businesses in the software piracy act zdnet. By 2014, this number had jumped by nearly threequarters of a million people, to 2. However, the following excerpt from the guide to advancement, 20.
In a press statement issued on thursday, 3 april 2014, the bsa said that across europe, middle east and africa emea the use of pirated software cost businesses in excess of r155 million. An overview of the software industry market realist. The forum brought together government officials, business leaders, academics and other representatives from chinas internet industry with their us counterparts to discuss complex internet business and policy issues. Sep 16, 2015 but the true impact of the software industry is much more difficult to measure. April 2014 managers claim their companies have either a written policy or an informal one. Revisiting software piracy using globe cultural practices. Siias intellectual property protection division conducts a comprehensive, industrywide campaign to protect and enforce the intellectual property rights of participating software and content companies. Annual lobbying by bsa the software alliance groups that have retained bsa the software alliance in 2020. Businesses face global competition for software talent.
Sep 26, 2017 the software industry represented just 3 percent of gross domestic product in 2016 but 7 percent of gdp growth from 2014 to 2016, according to u. Developed by bsa, the program provides a selfguided registry. A report from software trade organization bsa the software alliance shows that the software industry is driving economics gains across the country. Sep 26, 2017 software booms while us economy chugs along, report says. The bsa supported the highly controversial us stop online piracy act sopa. Software creates jobs for a wide range of professionals across the us economy. The economic impact of software, a firstofitskind study from bsa the software alliance conducted in 2016 by the economist intelligence unit eiu, captures the breadth of the software industry in the us and the sweeping economic impact it is making at state and national levels. Bsa piracy news homepage bsa the software alliance. Jul 01, 2014 according to forrester, in 2014 and as the economy improves, the software industry is expected to be the fastest growing industry with expected growth of 7.
Moreover, the us software industry controls about 43% of the global sales marketline, 2012. Bsa the software alliance has joined more than a dozen technology trade associations in developing the firstever technology sector presidential platform, designed to urge the 2016 presidential candidates to consider issues and implement policies that harness the power of technology, create jobs, grow the economy, foster innovation and continue to improve the lives of all americans. Bsa survey finds unlicensed software use in hong kong at. Sep 26, 2017 these results, and other important details highlighting the importance of the software industry can be found in the new report, the latest from. The software industry created direct valueadded gdp of 85. When including indirect and induced impacts, research shows that the software industry supports a total of 9. Boy scout advancement changes effective january 1, 2014. Bsa the software alliance lobbying profile opensecrets. Using the same employment multiplier, we estimate that software industry production is directly responsible for 3. It helps companies and businesses to accomplish their corporate goals. Where the software industry is growing outside silicon. The financial crimes enforcement network fincen is issuing guidance to clarify bank secrecy act bsa expectations for financial institutions seeking to provide services to marijuanarelated businesses.
Siias intellectual property protection division conducts a comprehensive, industry wide campaign to protect and enforce the intellectual property rights of participating software and content companies. Study shows impact of software infringement for manufacturers. When there is a conflict between two published lists of requirements, such as boy scout requirements bsa publication no. In 2004, the software industry directly employed 1. Its principal activity is trying to stop infringement of software produced by its members. Study shows impact of software infringement for manufacturers by jodie kelley february 12, 2014 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. The bsa found that companies in the architecturaldesign industry are the main. Bsa annual report a look at 2014 and the strides we took in shaping the lives of americas youth. These concerns do not involve direct employment by the software industry, which has increased steadily. We are a global research organization helping explain the impact of software on our lives, our economy, and our society. The economic impact of software bsa the software alliance. Uschina internet industry forum bsa the software alliance.
Bsa survey finds unlicensed software use in hong kong at 43. From 2002 to 2014, softwarerelated jobs increased from 1. B s a business software alliance guidestar profile. While the software industry itself directly employed 2.
Jun 17, 2016 in 2004, the software industry directly employed 1. The proactive campaign is premised on the notion that one must balance enforcement with education in order to be effective. Top 10 states for software jobs the software industry has an enormous impact on the u. Software supports nearly 10 million jobs nationwide. The united states has the most advanced software and information technology it services industry in the world. The software alliance, also known as bsa, is a trade group established by microsoft in 1988 to. According to the bsa, software piracy settlements reached an alltime high. C00416685 look up actual documents filed at the fec based on data released by the fec on may, 2020 except for independent expenditure and communication cost, contributions to. Worldwide it enterprise software spending 20092021 statista. Software booms while us economy chugs along, report says. The economic impact of software, a firstofitskind study from bsa.
Nevertheless, despite the suggested positive context, business software alliance bsa exposes that not all is good. The software industry represented just 3 percent of gross domestic product in 2016 but 7 percent of gdp growth from 2014 to 2016, according to u. Apr 15, 2020 enterprise software is software used to satisfy various business needs. Bsas global software survey underscore the benefits of implementing proven best practices for.
Bsa survey finds unlicensed software use in hong kong at 43 percent, despite security concerns. Indirect and induced impacts a when indirect impacts are considered, the. Its members are among the worlds most innovative companies, creating software solutions that spark the economy and improve modern life. Members no longer listed as members as of may 2014. Bsa settles 12 software piracy cases in australia worth. This is because software is creating entirely new opportunities for growth. When including indirect and induced impacts, research shows that. One such program, verafirm, offers industrysupported sam certification and management tools for companies of all sizes. Bsa global software survey microsoft download center. Bsa foundation study finds software industry responsible for. The paylynxs story about us were a financial technology fintech firm that operates software as a service saas platforms for credit unions, banks, casinos and other industries. Hackers, data loss the main reasons for not pirating. Bsa expectations regarding marijuanarelated businesses. The software alliance, also known as bsa, is a trade group established by microsoft corporation in 1988 and representing a number of the worlds largest software makers and is a member of the international intellectual property alliance.
Jul 01, 2014 the demand for software engineers is higher than ever, but an apparent lack of talent is impeding the success of u. The number of jobs created directly by the software industry has increased 14. Pirate software costs sa businesses millions in fines bsa. Hearing on united states senate committee on the judiciary. Our software platforms process millions of transactions per day and analyzes risk to help protect our clients. Bsa foundation study finds software industry responsible. Software creates jobs for a wide variety of professionals in todays workplaces everything from software developers and web designers to project coordinators, administrative assistants, and accountants.
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