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 [...]
My Life in Apps: The Well-Read Cat Lady
As I thought through the apps I use it became clear that there is a distinct difference between the apps I use in my work life versus the ones in my personal life. In my work life I rely heavily on OneNote, OneDrive, and a laundry list of banking apps. Looking at those I use in my personal life made me laugh – and for anyone that knows me it will not come as a shock that the apps I [...]
Why Pi Day Matters
March 14th is a special date that math enthusiasts and educators mark on their calendars every year. It’s Pi Day, and many celebrate the occasion by highlighting the critical importance of computer science education. Over the past decade, this enthusiasm has become a bit muted in the tech industry. It is becoming more difficult every year for us to find computer science graduates trained to fill the openings we have. It’s no secret that the tech industry is booming. Daily headlines [...]
Pi Day 2015: A day to raise awareness for STEM education
Pi Day 2015 – the one that only happens once a century: 3.14.15 – is just around the corner. You may have seen ACT | The App Association social media channels abuzz with excitement for the impending holiday. Maybe you signed our petition to make Pi an emoji or perhaps you’ve taken our quiz to find out what type of pie you are (I am apple). And hopefully you’ve watched Pi’s Greatest Hits, and may have come up with #songsaboutpi [...]