# software.org > AI-optimized mirror of software.org containing 50 pages totalling 22,426 words of clean markdown content, structured data, and semantic HTML. Original source: https://software.org/. Last updated: 2026-06-13T22:33:04.740Z. Each page is available as HTML (with JSON-LD structured data) and Markdown (text-only, ideal for LLMs and RAG). ## Homepage - [How Open RAN Technologies Will Lead to Secure, Innovative 5G Networks](/content/site-root.html): Software is an ever-changing industry that powers our world. Learn how each innovation impacts our lives and what Software.org envisions for its future., Software is an ever-changing industry that powers the world around us. Learn how each innovation impacts our lives and what Software.org envisions for its future. (396 words) ## Articles & Blog Posts - [initiatives/2023-girls-who-code/index.html](/content/initiatives/2023-girls-who-code/index.html) (1 words) - [blog/giving_policy_leaders_an_inside_look_at_secure_ai_and_quantum_development.html](/content/blog/giving_policy_leaders_an_inside_look_at_secure_ai_and_quantum_development.html) (1 words) - [Initiatives](/content/initiatives/index.html): Software.org focuses its efforts on three pillars of work: Think Deeply, Give Back, and Look forward., Software.org focuses its efforts on three pillars of work: Think Deeply, Give Back, and Look forward. (601 words) - [privacy-policy/index.html](/content/privacy-policy/index.html) (1 words) - [reports/artificial-intelligence/index.html](/content/reports/artificial-intelligence/index.html) (1 words) - [reports/2018-eu-software-impact/index.html](/content/reports/2018-eu-software-impact/index.html) (1 words) - [reports/software-growing-us-jobs-and-the-gdp/index.html](/content/reports/software-growing-us-jobs-and-the-gdp/index.html) (1 words) - [reports/software-supporting-us-through-covid-2021/index.html](/content/reports/software-supporting-us-through-covid-2021/index.html) (1 words) - [2021 Girls Who Code](/content/initiatives/2021-girls-who-code/index.html): Software.org: the BSA Foundation is excited to work with Girls Who Code to help close the tech gender gap. (1,048 words) - [Connecting the Dots](/content/blog/gwc-summer-immersion-2025-applications-open/index.html): Software.org is proud to announce the launch of its 11th annual partnership with Girls Who Code for the 2025 Summer Immersion Program —a dynamic, two-week experience designed to equip high school students with the technical skills, confidence, and mentorship needed to thrive in the tech industry. (532 words) - [Connecting the Dots](/content/blog/connecting-the-dots-exploring-ai-agentic-systems-and-emerging-technologies-in-san-francisco.html): Software.org: the BSA Foundation welcomed a bipartisan, bicameral delegation of congressional staff to San Francisco for an immersive, three-day program exploring how AI, agentic systems, and other emerging technologies are shaping the future of the global economy. (897 words) - [Connecting the Dots](/content/connecting-the-dots/index.html): Connecting the Dots (658 words) - [Connecting the Dots](/content/blog/girls-who-code-partner-11th-annual-summer-immersion-program.html): Software.org partnered with Girls Who Code for the 11th Annual Summer Immersion Program (SIP). More than 60 students from across the United States participated, most of them girls and nonbinary students from historically underrepresented backgrounds. (940 words) - [Infrastructure 4.0](/content/reports/infrastructure-4-0/index.html): New report from Software.org: the BSA Foundation shows how software can help create a 21st century infrastructure system., For decades, our nation’s infrastructure has been the operating system that helped run our economy. Smoothly paved highways bridged the gaps between urban and rural areas; gleaming jets streamed in and out of modern airports to connect far-flung regions; and, amid it all, a network of wired links e (912 words) - [2022 Girls Who Code](/content/initiatives/2022-girls-who-code/index.html): Software.org: the BSA Foundation is excited to work with Girls Who Code to help close the tech gender gap. (855 words) - [The Growing $1 Trillion Economic Impact of Software](/content/reports/2017-us-software-impact/index.html): The first-ever report to track the growth of software’s impact on the US economy. (2,685 words) - [Connecting the Dots](/content/blog/empowering-future-tech-leaders-software-org-and-girls-who-code-host-career-readiness-panel-at-salesforce-nyc.html): In a dynamic collaboration aimed at empowering the next generation of tech leaders, Software.org: the BSA Foundation partnered with Girls Who Code to host a panel discussion on career readiness and the future of technology. (950 words) - [2024 Girls Who Code](/content/initiatives/2024-girls-who-code/index.html): Software.org: the BSA Foundation is excited to work with Girls Who Code to help close the tech gender gap. (1,035 words) - [Presidential AI Challenge](/content/initiatives/presidential-ai-challenge/index.html): Software.org and the Presidential AI Challenge share the goal of expanding youth access to AI education. Together, we can empower students to imagine, design, and share responsible AI solutions for their communities., Software.org and the Presidential AI Challenge share the goal of expanding youth access to AI education. Together, we can empower students to imagine, design, and share responsible AI solutions for their communities. (656 words) - [Connecting the Dots](/content/blog/software-org-launches-toolkits-to-support-presidential-ai-challenge.html): Fostering an AI-ready workforce helps to ensure that workers and employers alike in every industry can take advantage of artificial intelligence (AI) and its benefits. BSA and Software.org: the BSA Foundation work to promote those goals by working on expanding access to AI education and skills de (532 words) - [Sensor Sensibility](/content/reports/sensor-sensibility/index.html): Despite enormous advances, we’ve only seen a fraction of what the Internet revolution has yet to deliver., We’ve only seen a fraction of what the Internet revolution has yet to deliver. (780 words) - [Software.org Launches Toolkits to Support Presidential AI Challenge](/content/author/lindsaye/index.html): Explore Software's Impact on the World (709 words) - [Girls Who Code](/content/initiatives/girls-who-code/index.html): Software.org: the BSA Foundation is excited to work with Girls Who Code to help close the tech gender gap., Software.org: the BSA Foundation is excited to work with Girls Who Code to help close the tech gender gap. (326 words) - [Connecting the Dots](/content/blog/software-bsa-foundation-hosts-bicameral-congressional-staff-delegation-in-new-york-city.html): The Foundation hosted a bicameral, bipartisan congressional staff delegation to New York City on May 28-30, 2025. The program provided an educational forum to explore how developments in software, artificial intelligence (AI), and quantum computing are reshaping the economy and society. (338 words) - [Preparing For The Rise of ‘New Collar’ Jobs](/content/author/ironcore/index.html): Explore Software's Impact on the World (700 words) - [In the News](/content/author/tinaf/index.html): Explore Software's Impact on the World (600 words) - [Research Intern](/content/about/careers/research-intern/index.html): Research Intern (533 words) - [Careers](/content/about/careers/index.html): Careers (316 words) - [Connecting the Dots: Exploring AI, Agentic Systems, and Emerging Technologies in San Francisco](/content/author/stefaniad/index.html): Explore Software's Impact on the World (617 words) - [Every Sector Is a Software Sector](/content/reports/every-sector-is-a-software-sector/index.html): This series of reports is intended to help policymakers and society understand that when we talk about enabling the benefits of software, we’re talking about enabling the entire US economy, This series of reports is intended to help policymakers and society understand that when we talk about enabling the benefits of software, we’re talking about enabling the entire US economy (403 words) - [Thank You](/content/thank-you/index.html): Thank You (92 words) - [2025 Girls Who Code](/content/initiatives/2025-girls-who-code/index.html): Software.org: the BSA Foundation is excited to work with Girls Who Code to help close the tech gender gap., Software.org was proud to host the first partner-led session of the 2025 Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program, part of our two-week collaboration to build skills, confidence, and community. Following Tuesday’s welcome session—featuring reflections from GWC alumna Tyler Madison, Stefania Durden, Nicholas Gibbs, and Lilia Stone—students returned for an inspiring roundtable on Learning Pathways for an AI Future🌟 Thank you to Shaundra Watson for moderating, and to Aimee Sprung (Microsoft) and Charlotte Smith (Salesforce) for sharing practical insights on purpose-driven careers in tech, and the many ways to lead in an AI-powered world. We’re grateful to Girls Who Code for over a decade of partnership—and to all who are helping this new generation explore their voice and place in tech. #GirlsWhoCode #WomenInSTEM #AICareerPathways #MentorshipMatters #FutureOfTech , From law and tech policy to the Peace Corps and privacy, our panelists showed that there’s no single path into cybersecurity or privacy. As part of the 2025 Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program, Software.org hosted a panel on Cybersecurity Careers: Protecting Our Digital World and Building Digital Trust. Huge thanks to our panelists: 🔹 Winter Casey, SAP 🔹 Roslyn Docktor, IBM 🔹 Dorothy Jetter, Oracle And to our moderator Jessica S. from the Business Software Alliance, for leading a conversation that spanned everything from Y2K response and mid-career pivots to global privacy frameworks. Students walked away with actionable insights: stay curious, ask for feedback, and don’t wait to feel 100% ready. We’re proud to partner with Girls Who Code to help students explore the many ways they can lead and innovate in tech. #Cybersecurity #Privacy #GirlsWhoCode #DigitalTrust #WomenInTech #TechCareers , Today, Software.org proudly celebrated the  2025 Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program students as they wrapped up two weeks of learning, building, and community. The day opened with a Game Jam showcase, where students presented original games built in p5.js, and featured remarks from Senator Amy Klobuchar during the graduation session. Thank you to Girls Who Code for the continued partnership, and to the students for reminding us what the future of tech truly looks like. #GirlsWhoCode #WomenInTech #TechEducation #STEMEquity #FutureOfTech, Software.org closed out Week 1 of the 2025 Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program with a panel on Tech Innovation Across Industries, featuring: 🔹 Hera Abbasi (Mastercard) 🔹Laura Berrocal (Verizon), 🔹Dr. Ariel Bourla (Johnson & Johnson) 🔹Danielle Brown (Business Software Alliance) 🔹Andrea Looney (Medtronic) Panelists discussed how technology is reshaping healthcare, finance, and public policy—and underscored the value of bringing diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives to the work of innovation. With more than 150 comments in the chat, we were deeply impressed by the intellectual curiosity and thoughtful engagement from the 60 high school students who joined us 🙌 The conversation highlighted the role of mentorship, the importance of staying curious, and the many ways to shape a meaningful career in tech. Thank you to our panelists for making time to speak with students and for sharing what it means to lead with purpose and impact. #GirlsWhoCode #WomenInSTEM #TechCareers #InnovationForImpact , As part of the 2025 Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program, Software.org hosted a conversation on mentorship and early career growth with colleagues from Business Software Alliance. Panelists reflected on the role of mentorship at different stages of their journeys—from professors and early managers to peers and friends. They spoke about the value of curiosity, asking questions, and being open to change, especially when the path forward isn’t entirely clear. We're grateful to Meghan Pensyl for leading such a thoughtful discussion, and to Stefania Durden, Lindsay Emery, Naji Glover, and Laura Vingan for sharing your experiences with honesty and care. Thank you to Girls Who Code for the opportunity to connect with students exploring what’s possible in tech. And thank you to everyone working to create space for the next generation to grow, lead, and thrive. #Mentorship #CareerGrowth #WomenInTech #FutureOfWork (1,623 words) - [5G Is Software](/content/reports/5g-is-software/index.html): An introduction to 5G and the underlying software powering next generation wireless networks., An introduction to 5G and the underlying software powering next generation wireless networks. (652 words) - [How Open RAN Technologies Will Lead to Secure, Innovative 5G Networks](/content/reports/how-open-ran-technologies-will-lead-secure-innovative-5g-networks.html): This issue brief explains the concept of Open RAN, a different approach for developing RAN hardware, and outlines the inherent advantages of configuring 5G wireless networks using this new framework., This issue brief explains the concept of Open RAN, a different approach for developing RAN hardware, and outlines the inherent advantages of configuring 5G wireless networks using this new framework. (273 words) - [COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Puts Spotlight on Blockchain Benefits](/content/reports/covid-19-vaccine-distribution-blockchain/index.html): Software solutions can be tapped to help government make needed changes., Blockchain technology can be used to support immunization efforts. (192 words) - [Sitemap](/content/sitemap/index.html): Sitemap (136 words) - [Blockchain Primer:](/content/reports/blockchainprimer/index.html): A look into blockchain’s potential uses, ranging from real estate to finance to legal systems to global supply chains., Understand the new technology that promises to transform old industries and create new ones. (145 words) - [Brazil 4.0](/content/reports/brazil-4-0-the-data-driven-future-of-brazilian-industries.html): Brazil, the largest economy in Latin America, has begun to take steps toward Industry 4.0. (220 words) - [Encryption’s Vital Role in Industrial Control Systems](/content/reports/icsencryption/index.html): Connecting our critical industrial systems to the Internet helps keep our lights on, our water running, and our factories in operation. But it also presents new risks., Government and industry must work together to promote the development and use of strong encryption. (122 words) - [The Case for Modernizing IT Now](/content/reports/it-modernization/index.html): Software solutions can be tapped to help government make needed changes., Software solutions can be tapped to help government make needed changes. (222 words) - [Privacy Shield:](/content/reports/privacy-shield-what-it-is-and-why-you-should-care/index.html): An overview of the main issues at stake with Privacy Shield., Data flows are critical to businesses of all sizes and in every industry, and the program that enables them is under threat. (165 words) - [Connecting the Dots: Exploring AI Agentic Systems and Emerging Technologies in San Francisco](/content/sitemap-posttype-post-xml.html) (200 words) - [Software Speeds Delivery of Aid, Helps States Respond to COVID-19](/content/reports/software-speeds-delivery-aid-helps-states-respond-covid19.html): This issue brief explains the concept of Open RAN, a different approach for developing RAN hardware, and outlines the inherent advantages of configuring 5G wireless networks using this new framework., Software technologies—especially blockchain—continue to play a vital role in the distribution and supply chain security of COVID-19 vaccines. 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