Compuware Joins the Business Software Alliance

The Business Software Alliance announced that Detroit-based Compuware Corp. (Nasdaq: CPWR) has joined BSA as a member of its policy council.

In this role, Compuware, a provider of software and professional technical services specializing in application performance management, cloud-based secure collaboration solutions and mainframe productivity solutions, will work with a group of 27 other BSA member companies to develop and advocate policy positions that promote technology innovation.

In all, BSA's membership ranks now include 85 of the world's leading software companies. Working with BSA staff, they engage in anti-piracy and policy activities at the global, regional and local levels.

"Compuware has joined BSA's policy council to contribute our expertise and collaborate on issues such as cloud computing, application performance, healthcare IT, data privacy and more," said Compuware Chief Technology Officer Paul Czarnik. "We look forward to working with our colleagues on the policy council to drive economic growth and innovation through technology performance."

"Compuware's industry leadership is closely aligned with BSA's policy focus," added BSA Vice President of Government Relations Katherine McGuire. "It will be an invaluable partner as we advance initiatives that support a vibrant technology industry and drive long-term economic growth."