The Economic Impact of Software Developer Kit (SDK) Releases in the iOS and Android Ecosystems Analysis demonstrates new SDKs have positive market effects on app creation, smartphone sales, early-stage venture investment, and tech industry hiring News provided by Share this article WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- An analysis published by the Data Catalyst Institute (DCI) for Data Privacy Day 2021 reveals a strong connection between releases of software developer kits (SDKs) and growth in mobile ecosystems, measured at various levels. It also highlights the tremendous economic value that technology platform companies provide via the "raw materials" that software developers use to build the myriad digital tools and services that are revolutionizing our world.