Over the past five years, a lot has changed, but one thing that’s remained constant since we last wrote about it in 2017 is that there’s really no such thing as a “tech industry.” The exact contours or label of a given industry may sound trivial. But the assumption that [...]
Members of ACT | The App Association are innovative small businesses changing the way we live, work, and play through apps and connected technology. Our members are leading the next generation of trailblazers working to solve problems and fill gaps across industries—from healthcare and education to public safety and agriculture—and [...]
Negotiators in Congress are within striking distance—but momentum is slowing—on a federal privacy law, which means now is the perfect time to address a burning question: how well do the major provisions of the bill match up with small app companies’ interests? For this, we analyze how the bill that [...]
For our State Legislator Spotlight series, ACT | The App Association highlights state legislators who promote technological innovation, support small businesses, invest government resources in the digital economy, and narrow the digital divide. These lawmakers envision a role for state governments to support and enable App Association members to revolutionize [...]
ACT | The App Association recognizes the gap in representation in the tech community, and we want to change that. Our Amplify series lifts the voices of those in the tech community who are working to close those gaps in representation. We’re highlighting the problem solvers, elevating those who are [...]