Washington – November 30, 2016 – BSA | The Software Alliance, along with a number of technology trade associations, offered our commitment to work with President-elect Donald Trump to leverage America’s leadership in technology to help move the country forward.

The joint letter includes recommendations to invest in jobs and a more inclusive economy, and to use technology to grow productivity and work across silos.

Technology can play a significant role in fostering growth and innovation across the nation. The success of the tech industry is also critical to the US economy. A recent report from BSA shows the software industry contributes more than $1 trillion to the US GDP, nearly 10 million jobs, and $52 billion in R&D, with significant impact in each of the 50 states.

The letter was signed by the leaders of the following associations (listed in alphabetical order):

• 1776
• ACT | The App Association
• Allied for Startups
• BSA | The Software Alliance
• Computer and Communications Industry Association
• Computing Technology Industry Association
• Consumer Technology Association
• Engine
• Entertainment Software Association
• Information Technology Industry Council
• Internet Association
• Semiconductor Industry Association
• Software & Information Industry Association
• Silicon Valley Leadership Group
• TechNet
• Telecommunications Industry Association
• Technology CEO Council

The letter can be found here.