Global ACTivists for Change: An Open Letter Regarding Recent International Trends in Competition Regulation
The global members of ACT | The App Association are innovative small businesses and enterprises changing the way we live, work, and play through apps and connected technology. Our members are the next generation of [...]
Member Spotlight: Blue Maestro
What happy chimps and sixteenth century art have in common Pentworth House in West Sussex, UK is a National Trust property that houses a significant collection of artworks, including the 1592 Molyneux Globe. However, this [...]
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Navigating the EU’s AI Maze: What the AI Act, Pact, and Code of Practice Mean for Your Business
Artificial intelligence (AI) is at the centre of regulatory discussion and action in the European Union, with conversations centred around its potential risks and benefits. As a result, we have seen three separate but related [...]
Statement from Mike Sax, founder of ACT | The App Association, on Mr. Draghi’s speech and report on “Unveiling Strategies for Europe’s Future Competitiveness”
“We commend Mario Draghi for recognising the challenges European small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are facing in today’s European regulatory landscape. We sent an open letter to Mr. Draghi in June, outlining the pressing needs [...]
‘Fair Share’ or Unfair? Exploring the Hidden Impact of Network Fees on SMEs
In today’s connected world, the quick and seamless flow of data across borders and networks is critical to the success of the global digital economy. Policymakers worldwide have begun to recognise the benefits of a [...]
One Step Forward and Two Steps Back: The UK’s Approach to SEPs Dismisses SME Innovators
The recent Lenovo v. InterDigital case is the latest high-profile standard-essential patent (SEP) licensing dispute heard by the UK courts. This case highlights how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are being disproportionately abused in SEP [...]
European Accessibility Act: What Do Developers Need to Know?
In today’s interconnected world, digital accessibility is more important than ever. At ACT | The App Association, we and our small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) member companies believe that all technology users deserve a fully [...]