IoT-enabled cold chain monitoring involves using connected devices and sensors to track perishable foods, medical supplies, and other sensitive goods during the delivery and storage to ensure they are preserved in prescribed conditions. This is a rapidly growing use case of IoT in logistics, as indicated by various market studies. Future Market Insights, for instance, forecasts … [More]
AI Principles for 2026: Five Rules Every Innovator Should Follow
Artificial intelligence is evolving faster than any other technology in modern history. Every week brings new tools and breakthroughs, yet true progress comes from purpose, patience and understanding how to apply innovation responsibly. Building meaningful AI systems requires more than technical skill. It demands empathy, experimentation and a focus on solving real problems for … [More]
SorbiForce Battery: Breakthrough Concept in Energy Systems, Inspired by Freedom
SorbiForce has developed the world’s first non-metal, biochar-based, water-electrolyte battery architecture — replacing mined materials with renewable ones like carbon derived from agricultural waste, salt and water. “The result is an ultra-safe, high-performance storage system designed for the rapid energy fluctuations of the AI era,” says CEO Serhii Kaminsky. This enables … [More]
As Data Centers Expand, Arizona Debates Power, Water and Local Control
Data centers are becoming one of the most visible and contested pieces of Arizona’s technology growth. As demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence accelerates, communities across the state are weighing the benefits of large-scale digital infrastructure against concerns about water, power and long-term local impact. Arizona’s appeal to data center developers is … [More]
NGK Expands Phoenix Facility to Support Semiconductor Equipment Demand
NGK Insulators is expanding its Arizona-based operations as semiconductor manufacturers continue to invest in U.S. production. The Japan-based company said it will invest about $56 million to expand FM Industries, its Phoenix subsidiary that produces precision components used in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. The expansion is expected to increase production capacity … [More]
NXP’s Chandler Exit Highlights Shifts in the 5G Market
NXP Semiconductors’ decision to exit the radio power market and close its Chandler gallium nitride facility by 2027 raised questions about 5G, compound semiconductors and Arizona’s role in the global chip industry. The Dutch semiconductor company said the decision reflects current conditions in the 5G infrastructure market. Network upgrades have slowed, particularly among … [More]
AI Is Transforming Home Inspections and the Real Estate Industry Is Next
The home inspection process has long been a bottleneck in real estate transactions. Despite its importance, it remains one of the most manual and fragmented steps in the homebuying journey. In an industry valued at more than $500 billion, the reliance on static PDFs and outdated reporting tools has created inefficiencies that affect inspectors, agents and buyers … [More]
Human Expertise Improves AI Decision Quality
AI tools are valuable brainstorming partners, but sound decision analysis still requires a “human in the loop.” According to a peer-reviewed study in a recent issue of INFORMS journal Decision Analysis, generative AI can help define viable objectives for organizational and policy decision-making, but the overall quality of those objectives falls short unless humans … [More]
The Hidden Costs of Choosing the Wrong Software for Your Business
Using workflow tools can be counterproductive if not done correctly
For organizations from small businesses to large companies, integrating new software is a major decision. Several things can go wrong, leading to software that doesn’t help or even makes things worse. Time and time again, a company will invest heavily in workflow software only to find employees frustrated, productivity flatlined, and significant time and money … [More]
$3M Regents Grant Creates Statewide Agriculture Innovation Hub
The Arizona Board of Regents has approved a $3 million Regents’ Grant to launch the Arizona Hub for Agriculture Innovation, a statewide collaboration designed to strengthen Arizona’s $30 billion agriculture industry and advance resilient and sustainable farming practices that can thrive in water-limited environments. The tri-university initiative brings together the Arizona … [More]
