September 26, 2017
“Where the software industry is growing outside Silicon Valley”
Recode, September 26, 2017. “All industries, not just those centered on technology, are looking for software talent.”...
September 26, 2017
“STEM education and broadband access are key to software job growth.”
The Hill, September 26, 2017. “Software.org’s report shows software is a powerful job creator that drives growth in all 50 states. Let’s keep the momentum going by getting people the skills and access they need.”...
September 26, 2017
“Software jobs grow at fast clip”
The Hill, September 26, 2017. “The software industry is growing as new technologies like artificial technology, self-driving cars, augmented reality and the internet of things — all of which rely heavily on software — continue to advance.”...
September 26, 2017
With Software, Every State’s a Tech Hub
Across the US, software empowers countless people and businesses, improving our lives each day in ways big and small. In Michigan, it’s reducing medical conflicts so Americans can live longer, healthier lives. In South Carolina, it’s improving transparency in police departments. In California, it’s helping...
September 26, 2017
Software Industry Growth Far Outpaces US Economy, Hits $1.14 Trillion
Amid discussions about the slow pace of growth in the US economy, software’s economic impact is surging – adding $1.14 trillion overall, supporting more than 10 million jobs, and propelling the economy in all 50 states. These are among the key findings in “The Growing...
September 26, 2017
Reception to Celebrate the Economic Impact of Software – A State-by-State Comparison
On Tuesday, September 26, we celebrated the release of the 2017 Economic Impact of Software report and how software contributes to our nation’s economy. Our guest speakers included Congresswoman Susan Brooks (R-IN-5) and Representative G.K. Butterfield (D-NC-1)....
July 11, 2017
Connecting to New Opportunities Through Connected Devices
Technology has reached a point of convergence. Sensors, data, connectivity, encryption, the cloud, and the software that makes linking them all possible are poised to exponentially increase the opportunities that can be delivered by connecting the “things” in the physical world around us. By 2020,...
May 16, 2017
“Digital Life: Software group says coders can save money, improve bridges, roads, airports”
The Kansas City Star, May 16, 2017. “If we are to meet our infrastructure challenges, we need to seize upon what may be software’s greatest untapped potential — its ability to fundamentally expand what our infrastructure can achieve,” the report [from Software.org] said....
May 16, 2017
Software Can Close America’s Infrastructure Opportunity Gap
New report from Software.org: the BSA Foundation shows how software can help create a 21st century infrastructure system...
May 16, 2017
Software Paves the Way to Increased Economic Growth
The concerns with our aging infrastructure are well-documented. The highways, bridges, and airports that paved the way for our world-leading economy today are crumbling and, even worse, undermining growth. Rather than boosting business, our infrastructure costs the nation roughly $1 trillion a year in lost...