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AI, Cloud Computing, and Federal IT Modernization

APR 30, 2026 | US

Congressional leadership can ensure the federal government modernizes securely, strengthens resilience, and maintains US technological leadership by focusing on smart IT modernization, risk-based security, and policies that enable trusted cloud adoption.

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US: What Is Multi-Cloud?

FEB 14, 2024 | GLOBAL

Multi-cloud technology is the leading practice in the private sector, and the federal government has the opportunity to move to this commercial practice to achieve its artificial intelligence and IT modernization goals.

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BSA Procurement Agenda

OCT 19, 2023 | US

The federal government must update how agencies purchase Information Technology (IT) to use the latest in digital technology. Enterprise business-to business systems have helped the private sector advance, and it is time to move those modern and industry-proven systems to the US government through improved procurement rules.

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US: BSA 2023 State Legislative Summary – Procurement

SEP 21, 2023 | US

In 2023, about 300 new procurement bills were introduced, compared to 154 new bills in 2022—a 100% increase from 2022. States enacted 45 bills and another 52 were passed by at least one state legislative chamber. An additional 55 were heard or passed by a committee or subcommittee.

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US: BSA Comments on Section 889 Interim Rule

SEP 10, 2020 | NORTH AMERICA

BSA | The Software Alliance appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the Interim Rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 (P. L. 115-232).

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US: BSA Letter to Congress on COVID Relief and Recovery Priorities

MAY 13, 2020 | US

Thank you for the work you have done and continue to do to help the country respond to the effects of the global pandemic. As you develop the next version of COVID-19 relief legislation, BSA | The Software Alliance strongly encourages you to include the suggestions below to address urgent needs and help the economy recover.

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Japan: BSA Comments on the Draft of Cloud Security Assessment (ISMAP) Standards

APR 24, 2020 | ASIA PACIFIC

BSA | The Software Alliance (BSA) appreciates the opportunity to submit the following opinions to the National Center for Incident Readiness and Strategy for Cybersecurity (NISC), National Strategy Office of IT, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), and Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) regarding the Draft of Various Standards for Information System Security Management and Assessment Program (ISMAP).

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BSA Comments on White House IT Modernization Plan

US: BSA Comments on White House IT Modernization Plan

SEP 19, 2017 | GLOBAL

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THE LATEST POLICY NEWS

APR 14, 2026 | GLOBAL | US | ASIA PACIFIC | EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA

WASHINGTON – The Business Software Alliance (BSA) honored eight policymakers from around the world with its 2026 “Digital Diplomacy Champions” award in recognition of their excellence in advancing constructive tech policies and working internationally on digital policy. Read more

MAR 04, 2026 | EUROPEAN UNION | EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA

With the Industrial Accelerator Act advancing today and a broader technology sovereignty package expected in April, Europe is entering a new phase of industrial policy. The Business Software Alliance (BSA) is urging policymakers to ensure that this next chapter strengthens Europe’s capabilities without weakening the digital foundations on which modern industry depends. Read more

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