FCC’s Designated Entity Program: Ready for Reform
Spectrum is the lifeblood of the mobile revolution. And small, nimble companies are the vital organs that push limits, foster competition, and spark innovation. The significance of these contributions is clear in the booming app industry, where small companies make 78 percent of the most successful apps. But when it comes to providing the spectrum on which app makers depend, it is a challenging task for small communications companies and rural telcos to compete against large corporations for licenses. However, [...]
Encryption v. Backdoor
Today ACT | The App Association is joined by a broad coalition of trade groups, companies and cybersecurity experts urging the Administration to develop policies that promote widespread adoption of encryption technology. The letter reads: We urge you to reject any proposal that U.S. companies deliberately weaken the security of their products. We request that the White House instead focus on developing policies that will promote rather than undermine the wide adoption of strong encryption technology. Such policies will in turn [...]
My (other) Life in Apps: World’s Greatest Uncle
Recently, I’ve shared a little bit about my other life as a filmmaker and some of the apps we use when making films. I have another other life as a doting uncle and periodic babysitter. Of course, it’s not just enough to be one of the uncles, it’s important to be the favorite uncle and the key to maintaining that title is preparation. You hear celebrities talk about the need to prepare for talk shows and this is no different. [...]
Patent reform: A big deal on Capitol Hill
Patent reform is back in a big way in 2015 – and that’s a good thing. Today, App Association members and small companies are under threat from patent trolls that weaken the value of the patent system. Patent trolls are bad actors that use use vague demand letters to assert ownership over badly-written patents. They abuse the patent system by intimidating small companies into paying a licensing fee rather than going to court. And with the cost of defending against a troll typically [...]
My Life in Apps: Master Chef
I love to cook! Some of my favorite activities are finding new and interesting recipes, shopping for ingredients, and trying to put it all together into a delicious meal. I've put together a list of apps I use frequently that ensure there will be some great food (and drinks!) on the table. For those of you who share my love of food and wine, you can't go wrong with these apps. Bon appetit! Evernote Along with a number of other [...]
ACT | The App Association welcomes InterKnowlogy CEO Hersh to Board
InterKnowlogy CEO Emilie Hersh is the newest addition to ACT | The App Association’s Board of Directors. Hersh’s experience spans more than twenty years with tech startups, consulting, and extensive team leadership across a number of industry verticals. As InterKnowlogy’s Chief Executive Officer she has successfully grown the company to a highly profitable entity, more than doubling revenue while expanding internationally. The company has become a global leader developing interactive software for startups, Fortune 100 clients, global media outlets, and [...]