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About the European Software Association
The European Software Association is an industry body set up by some of best know companies in Europe whose business is to develop and market software. These businesses are usually known as ISVs or Independent Software Vendors (in other countries, referred to as Software Developers, Software Editors or similar phrase). The principle aim of the association is to represent the European software industry to policy makers and legislators in the European institutions. It was launched in October 2005 by 25 ISVs in recognition of a serious under-representation of the software industry at a European level, and an increased emphasis on ICT policy drives coming from the European Commission. Around Europe there are many other industry and trade associations for the IT industry – some even specifically for the software industry. However, these are almost universally focused on influencing national policy and legislation, or other specific goals such as standards setting or implementation. As the software industry becomes increasingly global, policy making is increasing led by the European Union in response. The association aims to provide effective representation at that European level. The European Software Association also exists to provide a forum for development of common policies and best practice across Europe, and for networking between CEOs that will lead to better cooperation and partnerships between businesses. Ultimately, the association exists to help keep this successful industry healthy and therefore contributing to the economic and social wealth of the European Union well into the future. The association is predominantly representing European ISVs and will discuss issues that the European industry faces. However it does not exclude ISVs that are based outside of Europe. Those ISVs are invited to join through their European HQ organizations. The core membership of the Association is made up of companies that share a business model based on replicable, packaged software. Other members such as System Integrators, whose business model primarily focuses on system integration and other consulting services, may be represented by software divisions that produce replicable, packaged software through the head of that division, however, the representation must focus on the ISV element of the business. Member companies are usually represented by the CEO of each company, though for very large companies an alternative individual can be a CxO/Board-level official. Member representatives must be authorized to commit, make decisions and speak on behalf of their corporation. The association also co-opts professionals from member organizations such as PR practitioners, lawyers, strategists, etc. If you would like to get involved with the way that your industry represents itself to European policy makers, and to help influence the way European legislation governs your business, then you should contact the European Software Association at:
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