July 19, 2018
“To Lead in Tech, Focus on Diversity, Atlanta”
Atlanta Inno, July 19, 2018. From Chris Hopfensperger and Anne Cooney: It has never been more important for Atlanta leaders to stay focused on creating an inclusive working environment and removing barriers to participation in the burgeoning tech industry. As every city competes to lead...
June 28, 2018
“New Report, Detroit Event Highlight Software’s Role in Manufacturing”
Microsoft, June 28, 2018. As part of an ongoing Software.org series around the country, the foundation hosted an event featuring U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D-Michigan) to draw attention to the fact that software is now an integral part of every industry, not just the software...
June 01, 2018
“US Sen. Ron Johnson Talks Big Data Privacy, Making Wisconsin a Tech Hub (Video)”
Milwaukee Business Journal, June 1, 2018. "U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson answered questions about the state's computer software skills pipeline and the importance of adding more jobs in cybersecurity at an event held at Milwaukee event venue South Second on Thursday....
June 01, 2018
“Experts: Bridging Skills Gap Will Boost Old, New Economies”
Real Clear Politics, June 1, 2018. “When people say the word ‘software,’ they might not think of the Midwest. But … this is the place where software is booming,” Chris Hopfensperger, executive director of Software.org, told those gathered Thursday at a RealClearPolitics-sponsored event in Milwaukee....
June 01, 2018
“Experts: Bridging Skills Gap Will Boost Old, New Economies”
RealClearPolitics, June 1, 2018. “When people say the word ‘software,’ they might not think of the Midwest. But … this is the place where software is booming,” Chris Hopfensperger, executive director of Software.org, told those gathered Thursday at a RealClearPolitics-sponsored event in Milwaukee....
May 14, 2018
“Future Of Artificial Intelligence Is Improving Decision Making”
Bloomberg Radio, May 14, 2018. Victoria Espinel, President of Software.org: The BSA Foundation, discusses intellectual property issues between the US and China, and the future of artificial intelligence. Read More >>> Posting: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/audio/2018-05-14/future-of-artificial-intelligence-is-improving-decision-making...
April 06, 2018
“How Well Does Indy Rate on Amazon’s Scorecard for HQ2?”
Indianapolis Business Journal, April 6, 2018. Indiana added 8,787 software jobs from 2014 to 2016, according to Software.org: the BSA Foundation. That’s a 32 percent increase, marking the second-fastest growth clip in the nation. Read More >>> Posting: https://www.ibj.com/articles/68265-how-well-does-indy-rate-on-amazons-scorecard-for-hq2...
March 05, 2018
“Executives from Microsoft, IBM take part in ‘The Washington Post’’s Transformers: AI event”
The Washington Post, March 5, 2018. “On Tuesday, March 20, The Washington Post will bring together pioneering researchers, technology innovators and business leaders for Transformers: Artificial Intelligence, a live news event focused on technological advances that are poised to reshape the way we live and...
March 20, 2018
“Victoria Espinel, BSA CEO, On Maximizing the Benefits of AI”
White House Correspondents Insider, March 20, 2018. “Tammy Haddad interviewed Victoria Espinel, Chief Executive of BSA The Software Alliance, on the opportunities and challenges in Artificial Intelligence as part of the Washington Post’s Transformers Summit on Tuesday, March 20th.”...
March 16, 2018
“Amazon HQ2 Fever? Make It For STEM Education in Pittsburgh”
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, March 16, 2018. We need a change. In the words of Chris Hopfensperger of Software.org, “What if we could replicate the frenzy over Amazon’s HQ2 into a frenzy over STEM education, workforce development and technical training, and broadband access?” Read More >>> Posting:...