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CCIA was founded in 1972 to promote open markets, open systems, and open networks in the computer and telecommunications industry. Today, the association continues to evangelize these principles across these increasingly diverse and economically important sectors of the global economy.

How an EU-US trade deal can boost Europe’s digital economy

Blog, EU, Taxes & TradeFebruary 3, 2015

Brussels — In case you missed the good news; Europe’s digital economy is thriving. Consider a few facts: – The EU Internet economy is projected to grow 7 times faster than the overall EU GDP, with an impressive €179 billion in annual revenues. – European firms are net-exporters of digitally delivered services to the world.…

CCIA Releases Digital Trade Recommendations As Fresh Start Of TTIP Talks Begin

EU, Taxes & Trade, White Papers & ReportsFebruary 2, 2015

Brussels – As EU and U.S. negotiators meet in Brussels for a “fresh start” on trade talks this week, they have an historic opportunity — to eliminate outdated barriers to digital trade. This is crucial since the EU digital economy is projected to grow seven times faster than the overall EU GDP, according to a…

Internet Policy in the EU: An Outlook for 2015

Blog, EUJanuary 23, 2015

The year 2015 promises to be a busy year for EU policymakers. The President of the new European Commission has made digital policy a priority. In EU-parlance, the aim is to create a fully integrated Digital Single Market which the Commission estimates could generate up to EUR 250 billion additional growth. However, what sounds like…

Victories for Balanced Copyright in Fox v. DISH and Rosen v. eBay

Blog, Patent Reform & CopyrightJanuary 22, 2015

Washington — The technology industry continues to benefit from balanced copyright policies, which help support and incentivize new technology and disruptive business models. Courts recently affirmed the legality of these policies in two new copyright opinions that addressed fair use and other limitations and exceptions to copyright: Fox v. DISH and Rosen v. eBay. For…

President Obama Highlights Policies For Innovation Economy in SOTU Address

News & EventsJanuary 20, 2015

Washington – We are pleased that President Obama, as part of his proposals to grow the economy, highlighted pro-innovation priorities like trade and open Internet access and fast networks. The following can be attributed to Computer & Communications Industry Association President & CEO Ed Black: “We believe the President has identified several areas where action…

How would Hercule Poirot Approach a State Aid Investigation?

Blog, EU, Taxes & TradeJanuary 16, 2015

The debate of the last couple of years about corporation tax in Europe resembles a popular ‘whodunnit’: point at an obvious suspect before realising that things are not as they seem. The storyline is still being written, but it risks taking a shortcut by identifying some politically convenient suspects, without uncovering whether any wrongdoing has…

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