Salt River Project and Google announced a first-of-its-kind research collaboration to better understand the real-world performance of emerging non-lithium ion long duration energy storage (LDES) technologies, aiming to accelerate the advancements needed to deploy LDES at scale. As part of the research collaboration, Google will fund a portion of the costs for … [More]
Women Engineers Power Phoenix Semiconductor Rise
In the rapidly expanding semiconductor industry of Phoenix, technical excellence creates unique advancement opportunities. As one of the first semiconductor companies in Arizona, ASM has witnessed how the region fosters an inclusive environment where grit, innovation and expertise drive career growth. Technical Excellence Opens Doors The semiconductor industry offers … [More]
Applied Materials Expands Arizona Footprint with $200M Investment
Applied Materials, one of the world's largest semiconductor equipment providers, is doubling down on American manufacturing and Arizona is once again at the center of the story. The company announced it will invest more than $200 million in Chandler to build a new advanced manufacturing facility focused on producing critical components for the tools that enable chipmaking. The … [More]
Wearables Afford Connected Care for Rural Residents and Seniors
While federal legislation is advancing that aims to eliminate reimbursement barriers that have historically impeded the rollout of remote patient monitoring — especially critical in states like Arizona, where long drives to medical facilities and VA centers are still common — innovation is also happening closer to home. Federal efforts designed to boost access to care in … [More]
Robust Cybersecurity Measures Essential to Secure the Future of Smart Buildings
The evolution of smart buildings represents a monumental leap forward in efficiency, sustainability and occupant experience. These intelligent environments, powered by a complex web of interconnected devices, are redefining how we interact with the spaces where we work and live. However, this growing complexity, while offering unprecedented benefits, also introduces a new and … [More]
SRP Partners with Arizona Universities, Channeling $2.9M into Grid Reliability R&D
Salt River Project (SRP) has invested $2.9 million in 37 research and development projects with Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona in an ongoing effort to support the reliable delivery of power and water to SRP customers. Every funded project is assessed for alignment to SRP’s long-term corporate goals and strategic … [More]
GoDaddy Expands AI Suite with New Tools Targeting Small Business
Small businesses just got a midyear gift with a broad range of new AI-charged features from GoDaddy, making getting online and selling even easier. These updates underscore GoDaddy's commitment to simplifying online business management through continuous innovation, powerful AI assistance, and responsive design, based on direct customer feedback. These enhancements, launched … [More]
Three Essential Proactive Cybersecurity Strategies to Defend Your Company
Recognizing and managing cybersecurity risk is an essential part of maintaining business operations and retaining the trust of clients, partner organizations and the public. Threats evolve, but these fundamental cybersecurity objectives can help keep your business protected and resilient against cyber-crime. For many businesses, the mandate to secure valuable assets and data … [More]
State’s First-Ever Decentralized Tech Conference Set to Showcase Arizona’s Technology Leadership
With billions in new investment, a surge of startups and venture activity, and a deep pool of skilled talent, Arizona's innovation economy is scaling fast — and the world is taking notice. Governor Hobbs and the Arizona Commerce Authority, in partnership with the Arizona Venture Alliance, announced Arizona Tech Week, the state’s first-ever decentralized tech conference. The … [More]
Why Online Booking Is Essential for Modern Businesses
In a city as fast paced and connected as Phoenix, consumers now expect convenience, speed and flexibility, especially when booking services. Gone are the days of having to pick up the phone to schedule an appointment. If a business doesn’t facilitate booking online, it could be losing out on a revenue boost of between 34% and 125%. For business leaders who need more … [More]
Arizona’s Semiconductor Surge and the Workforce Struggle Beneath It
The semiconductor industry — foundational to everything from smartphones to fighter jets — is facing a widening talent gap. As global demand accelerates, driven by artificial intelligence, electric vehicles and national security needs, the shortage of skilled workers has become one of the most urgent threats to stalling our innovative ability to lead in defense and … [More]
AI-Fueled Factory Brings National Security and Manufacturing Jobs to Mesa
A new kind of factory is coming to Mesa — designed not just for production, but for national resilience. Hadrian, a California-based company using artificial intelligence to modernize manufacturing, has announced plans for a 270,000-square-foot advanced facility in the city's Pecos Advanced Manufacturing Zone, known as Factory 3. The project is estimated to cost $200 … [More]
Amkor’s $2 Billion Bet on Arizona Comes with a Commitment to Air Quality
Imagining the future of Arizona’s semiconductor industry evokes pictures of clean rooms and cutting-edge tools. However, Amkor Technology also wants clean air to be in that picture. The Tempe-based company, already one of the world’s largest providers of outsourced semiconductor packaging and testing, plans to invest $2 billion in a new advanced facility in Peoria. Two … [More]
ECM Technologies Disrupting HVAC Service Industry
ECM Technologies’ ThermaClear® product earned for the Phoenix-based leader in HVAC preventive maintenance and efficiency honors as the Most Innovative Business of the Year in the 2025 Champions of Change Awards. The annual program recognizes trailblazing leaders and organizations that are reshaping Arizona’s business landscape through visionary thinking, bold leadership and … [More]
Autonomous Trucking Moves Into Phoenix with New Shipping Terminal
Aurora Innovation, Inc., announced a significant expansion of its commercial operations, including surpassing 20,000 driverless miles at the end of June, recently growing its driverless fleet to three trucks, beginning driverless commercial operations at night, and opening its Phoenix terminal. “Efficiency, uptime, and reliability are important for our customers, and Aurora … [More]
ACA Opens 2025 Arizona Innovation Challenge Applications
The Arizona Commerce Authority announced it is accepting applications for the Fall 2025 Arizona Innovation Challenge, one of the nation’s largest business plan competitions. This year, the Arizona Innovation Challenge will feature a Fall 2025 cohort and Spring 2026 cohort, with investments for the most promising companies taking place in partnership with investors and venture … [More]
Valley Schools Get a Security Boost with AI Technology
Verkada, a leader in AI-powered physical security technology, now partners with schools and universities that collectively serve an estimated 20 million students and 2.5 million teachers and staff worldwide, including schools that educate approximately half of the students in Arizona. With increasing demands on school safety and operations teams, many education leaders are … [More]
Streamlining Customer Verification: Lessons from AI-Powered Fintech
In the fintech industry, customer onboarding ensures new clients can effectively access and use financial or banking systems. A well-structured onboarding process helps companies build trust with customers while meeting compliance requirements in highly regulated markets. Traditional onboarding and KYC methods include manual checks, which are slow and difficult to scale. … [More]
