Reasonable tax rates, access to data, and the ability to raise capital are all necessary conditions for the creation and growth of small companies in the app economy. These companies, in turn, provide both the foundations for and novel adaptations of the artificial intelligence (AI)-driven tools of the future. What [...]
Decades of standard-essential patent (SEP) licensing abuse led a cross-section of technology standards participants and their representatives, including the ACT | The App Association, to draft the CEN/CENLEC 95000 Workshop Agreement: Core Principles and Approaches for Licensing of Standard Essential Patents (CWA 95000). This detailed guide is a foundational document [...]
As the digital landscape continues to evolve, it’s increasingly vital for app developers and tech companies to stay ahead of regulatory changes. The recent approval of the Digital Markets, Competition, and Consumer Act (DMCCA) by the United Kingdom (UK) Parliament just before heading into national elections underscores the urgency and [...]
For many, this time of year ushers in the era where we all seem to find ourselves decluttering our homes, scrubbing baseboards, or changing the batteries on our smoke detectors! This year, as a part of your annual refresh, it’s an opportune time for app and software companies to dust [...]
Imagine a world that is not only smarter but greener—where rural and urban landscapes alike are seamlessly integrated with technology to optimise energy consumption, reduce carbon footprints, and enhance residents' quality of life. This vision of a green, tech-driven smart world is becoming a reality through the convergence of the [...]
