The latest Institute for Local Self-Reliance event overlooked the fact that small businesses have long found a valuable and reliable partner in innovative tech companies, overcoming profound challenges and unlocking shared innovation and growth. As discussions of the House Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee Democratic staff report return to the fore, it’s important to keep in mind: […]
It has never been easier for new firms to enter and compete in the retail market. VC firms are eager to invest in the retail space, as customers increasingly seek multichannel and direct-to-consumer options. Dive into the research below: — The competition in retail has never been stronger. Direct-to-consumer brands and new entrants that power […]
Yesterday’s Public Knowledge event calling to undercut the consumer welfare standard and to shift standards governing mergers and acquisitions (M&A) does not acknowledge the damage such an approach would have on U.S. leadership in global tech. In fact, the U.S. tech sector sets an example for the rest of the world in competition and innovation […]
There are many options for cloud hosting and services and many companies use hybrid cloud systems and multi-cloud strategies to deliver innovative products to consumers and businesses. There is no one company controlling “the cloud,” which is why the Parler lawsuit against Amazon Web Services (AWS) for refusing to host violating content may be characterized […]
Start-up acquisitions play an increasingly important role for innovators and consumers alike. In fact, more than half of US startups strive towards acquisition as their long-term goal. Fitbit is no exception. The company was looking to be acquired after struggling to maintain its foothold in the highly competitive wearables market currently dominated by Apple. Google’s […]
Today’s Wall Street Journal article regarding Amazon missed several important points, most importantly that Amazon’s consumer-centric approach to innovation reflects common retail industry practices, including: — Manufacturers make the same product for different brands. — Similar versions of popular products are common among competing brands. — Dynamic and fierce competition is brewing in the retail […]
As you see coverage about the new state AG lawsuit regarding Google Search, remember these three things: — Google Search provides immense value for small businesses and consumers. — Google faces growing competition in search. — Global regulatory bodies have repeatedly found that Google’s search innovations benefit consumers. Google Search provides immense value for consumers […]
Yesterday’s American Economic Liberties Project event calling for the wholesale breakup of America’s tech companies failed to acknowledge the damage such action would have on American consumers and small businesses. Innovation by technology companies has unleashed incredible benefits across the economy. Don’t let political agendas muddy these facts: 1. Consumers love technology companies for convenience, […]
Scale economies in the technology space enable consumers and small businesses to ride the momentum of digital transformation, unlocking efficiency benefits and spurring innovation races in a broader market. While many criticize the size of the technology sector based on the shallow analogies between the prevalence of digital platforms and the industrial monopolies from over […]
Experts agree that the politicization of antitrust could have unintended, harmful consequences for consumers and businesses alike. Beyond these immediate consequences, it has the potential to inflict harm for future companies and consumers as well—altering today’s effective, consumer-driven enforcement framework. As you assess the DOJ’s lawsuit against Google, keep these evidence-based insights in mind: — […]
Hostility to innovation and technology diminishes the incredible Internet-enabled opportunities that leading tech services provide: empowering consumers, driving prices down and increasing choice, and providing platforms to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses. It has given us a golden era of entertainment, knowledge, and everything from fashion startups, to booming mom and pop stores, to the latest app.
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