Issues

Skills for the 21st Century Economy
We support policies that expand life-long education in the computer sciences and basic IT skills. These skill sets are an imperative for the U.S. economy and its ability to spur job growth and innovation to compete globally.

SMB Tech Entrepreneurs
Small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are the lifeblood of the national economy. SMBs employ more than 50 percent of the country’s private sector workforce and hire 40 percent of high-tech workers, such as scientists, engineers and computer workers. Yet, too often, when national policy is debated, the interests of SMBs are ignored or misunderstood. The voice of the tech SMB must be heard in Washington, D.C.

Secure and Smart IT Solutions
Economic expansion will rest increasingly on business models that can successfully move data in ways that are efficient, secure and ensure privacy. Advancements in cloud computing, wireless capacities, and smart technologies all create greater business potential while raising many public policy questions.

We support public policies that balance the need to secure the national technology infrastructure, protect the user and promote market driven solutions that advance enterprise, innovation and competition. Public policies should not pick technological winners and losers but rather foster environments whereby the best technological solution prevails in the market place. Public policies should aim to promote best practices and industry self-regulation.