In a survey conducted in November 2023, the disconnect between employee expectations and employers was pulled into sharp focus. Despite employers putting significant effort and budget into offering quality benefits, they continue to be underutilized, leading to disengagement and affecting retention rates. Just one example: Forty-nine percent of employers surveyed offer … [More]
ASU-Led Southwest Advanced Prototyping Hub Awarded $21.3M for Second Year of Funding for Microelectronics Projects
The Southwest Advanced Prototyping (SWAP) Hub, led by Arizona State University, has been awarded $21.3 million in Year 2 funding under the CHIPS and Science Act to continue its work advancing the rebirth of America’s microelectronics industry. ASU will receive $18.6 million, with an additional $2.7 million going to Sandia National Laboratories, a lead partner in the SWAP … [More]
5 Lessons Learned for Online Business Growth
Growth is critical to drive business performance and attain long-term survival in the industry. It is a continuous process and it requires patience, hard work, and dedication. According to WebSuccessPortal.com (Success Study LLC), an established digital marketing agency that aims to provide innovative solutions, it is essential for businesses to constantly improve in … [More]
Dental Industry Staffing App Announces New Partnerships, Supports Self-Employed Dental Professionals
Toothio, the leading digital staffing marketplace for the dental industry, today announced new platform features and partnerships designed to help self-employed dental hygienists, assistants, and office staff thrive. Founded to connect qualified professionals with private dental practices and Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) in a tightening labor market, Toothio is … [More]
In Revenue Capital Backs Nurture Boss in Series A, Driving AI Innovation in Multifamily Housing
In Revenue Capital, the first operator-immersive capital firm focused on early-growth investing, today announces it has joined a $4.025 million Series A funding round for Nurture Boss, a rapidly growing company with an advanced AI solution for the multifamily housing sector. Led by AZ-VC and with participation from current investor PHX Ventures, the investment will equip … [More]
Next-Generation Datacenters Consume Zero Water for Cooling
This summer, we released our Datacenter Community Pledge, detailing our commitment to the local economies and communities in which we operate our datacenters. Protecting local watersheds is an important part of this pledge — especially in areas where water stress is growing. Beginning in August, Microsoft launched a new datacenter design that optimizes AI workloads and … [More]
Phoenix REALTORS Partners to Increase Transparency in Homebuying and Selling
Phoenix REALTORS® announced the association will begin offering its brokers the opportunity to incorporate new proptech platform Rayse into their business. Rayse is designed to elevate agent-client relationships through increased transparency and collaboration, offering comprehensive, real-time visibility into activity across the entire transaction timeline. The tool both … [More]
Intel Announces Retirement of CEO, Names Interim Co-CEOs
Intel Corporation announced that CEO Pat Gelsinger retired from the company after a distinguished 40-plus-year career and has stepped down from the board of directors, effective Dec. 1, 2024. Intel has named two senior leaders, David Zinsner and Michelle (MJ) Johnston Holthaus, as interim co-chief executive officers while the board of directors conducts a search for a new … [More]
The Next Dimension: How to Use Augmented Reality For Business Growth In The Era of Spatial Computing
The Next Dimension: How to Use Augmented Reality For Business Growth In The Era of Spatial Computing, by Tom Emrich, explores the power of augmented reality to propel business strategy into the next wave of computing. Readers can learn how AR is reshaping the digital landscape, crafting a new marketing mix and evolving retail into a brand-new consumer experience. The book … [More]
3 Steps to Destroying Hard Drives
Businesses need to dispose of hard drives at some point. This requires business owners to prioritize compliance issues and data security upon destruction of devices. The days are gone when users can simply delete files from a computer or format a hard drive. Here are three ways businesses can destroy hard drives the correct way. Data-Wiping Software Before … [More]
Semicon Valley: The Emergence of Arizona’s Semiconductor Landscape
Becoming a powerful force in the industry’s global footprint
At the inception of the semiconductor industry in the 1950s, the United States represented 100% of the world’s semiconductor manufacturing capacity due to its origins in the U.S. defense industry. Today, that number has dropped to 8%. With the increasing cost of integrated device manufacturing in the 1980s, the semiconductor industry was prompted to outsource fabrication to … [More]
From Mines to Microchips
Mining helps drive and build technology and is the very foundation of almost everything around us, from the copper, gold and silver used in electrical equipment, smartphones and healthcare equipment to the critical minerals that build the batteries, wind turbines and solar panels. Copper is crucial in semiconductor development, especially in advanced chip manufacturing … [More]
SHIELD USA Boosts Cutting-Edge Microelectronics Development in Arizona
Arizona State University has secured up to $100 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce as part of the CHIPS for America program for the SHIELD USA initiative. This initiative positions ASU as a key player in reshoring advanced microelectronics packaging to the United States, with the potential to transform the semiconductor landscape. The grant, awarded … [More]
SRP and EDP Renewables Announce New Energy Storage System to Support Increasing Energy Demand
Salt River Project (SRP) and Flatland Storage, a subsidiary of EDP Renewables North America have entered into an agreement to provide 200 megawatts (MW) of new energy storage to Arizona's grid. The Flatland Energy Storage Project will be a 200 MW/800 megawatt-hour battery energy storage system located near Coolidge, Arizona. The project will utilize lithium-ion technology, … [More]
Arizona’s Most Innovative and Impactful Companies, Leaders, Educators and Students Honored
The Arizona Technology Council, in partnership with the Arizona Commerce Authority, have announced the winners of the 2024 Governor’s Innovation Awards to recognize Arizona’s most inspired technology achievements. This annual celebration honors companies and individuals who exemplify extraordinary progress, vision and dedication, driving Arizona's reputation as a hub of … [More]
Governor Encourages Next Generation of Technology and Transportation at Celebration of Innovation Awards
In her continuing commitment to fostering innovation throughout the state, supporting entrepreneurs, and working with private sector partners, Governor Katie Hobbs announced key actions to advance Arizona’s leadership in technology. At the Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Awards, in a speech outlining her framework for Emerging Tech in Arizona and key focus areas, … [More]
B2Gnow Names New CEO
B2Gnow, the leading provider of supplier diversity, prevailing wage labor compliance, and grant management solutions has announced the appointment of Bryan Proctor as its new Chief Executive Officer. Bryan Proctor joined B2Gnow in the spring of 2024 as the company's President. With more than 20 years of experience in the technology industry, including his roles as Chief … [More]
