Semiconductors are not foreign to Arizona, as chip manufacturers have been established here since the 1940s, the dawn of the first transistor. However, the industry's current growth in the Silicon Desert is unprecedented. According to The New York Times, Arizona has more than 115 chip-related companies, including WGNSTAR, and the state has led the nation in chip investment … [More]
Inside YES’s State-of-the-Art Arizona Tech Center
Covering an impressive expanse of 120,000 square feet, Yield Engineering Systems (YES), a leading provider of technology solutions and process equipment for the semiconductor industry, built a new advanced technology center in Chandler, Arizona, known as the YES Advanced Technology Center, to serve as a platform for best-in-class manufacturing of complex products, validate … [More]
On the Move: Greg Hare
Greg Hare, an esteemed commercial and business executive, was recently appointed vice president of business development at CollabraTech Solutions, where he plans on leveraging his expertise in P&L management, marketing, business expansion and global sales. Hare’s 34-year career includes general manager at Mega and director of process materials sales at Versum Materials, … [More]
Smart Home Tech Advances Senior Living CRE
Technology is impacting the lives of Americans in new and different ways, and older adults are no exception. About 75% of adults 65 and older are internet users, up from just 19% in 2000, and more than half of people 65 and older (61%) are now smartphone owners, according to a 2022 study from the Pew Research Center. Senior living communities across the country are finding … [More]
Crucial Digital Transformation for SMEs amid 2023 Tech Surge
In the midst of 2023, a technological whirlwind centered around AI, the metaverse, web3, and more, and companies worldwide have projected to commit a whopping $6.8 trillion to digital transformation efforts by the end of the year. Since in 2021, this figure stood at a mere $1.8 trillion, this is a stark indicator of the fast-paced evolution of the digital landscape. While … [More]
What Are Malicious Websites and How Can Businesses Identify Them?
As of January 2023, Google reported delivering 3.6 million malicious site warnings daily. In addition, research confirms that 39% of companies experienced phishing attacks last year, making phishing the most common type of cyberattack. A NordVPN domain study reveals that the two types of domains that have the most malware are sites offering adult content at 21% and cloud … [More]
AI for B2B: Friend or Foe?
We’ve been riding a year-long teeter-totter of AI stories in 2023. On one side, there is potential. We’ve seen what AI can offer by generating instant information and visual assets, eliminating redundant or tedious tasks and solving capacity issues. It can see unique trends and identify minute anomalies. On the other side, there is fear. Could AI lead to risky, unchecked … [More]
Optimizing Cloud Costs: 4 Keys to Ensuring the Most Value for Your Budget
Perhaps you are one of the business leaders considering moving your servers to “the cloud.” After doing due diligence, you choose a provider and consider the work complete. Right? Not quite. It’s not enough to handpick a provider. Whether it’s called cloud cost management, cloud optimization or a different term, it’s crucial to optimize costs by selecting the right products at … [More]
Phoenix-Based Medical Coding Co. Acquired by New York Medical IT Group
Firmament-backed e4health, one of the leading healthcare mid-revenue cycle and information technology solutions providers, announced today the acquisition of Phoenix-based eCatalyst Healthcare Solutions, a provider of outsourced medical coding, auditing, clinical documentation integrity (CDI), and health information management (HIM) services to U.S.-based hospitals and … [More]
IT Is the Best Sector to Invest In, New Study Reveals
IT is the best sector to invest in based on average returns, a new study reveals. The study, conducted by InvestinGoal.com, analysed the consistency, reliability, and average returns of all sectors that the companies within the S&P 500 index are divided into to identify the most lucrative investment opportunities. The IT sector comes in first place with an average return … [More]
This Lawyer’s New Bestie Is ChatGPT
ChatGPT4 is making me smarter and more productive! It’s like having a super smart friend sitting right next to me who has an encyclopedic knowledge of relevant data; the ability to answer complex questions; and the training to compose complete, stylized legal documents. Yet, this friend is often tone deaf, lacks perspective and is wrong from time to time. In our personal … [More]
ASU, Advantest and NXP Join Forces
Pioneering a new test engineering curriculum showcasing the synergy of industry-academia partnership
In an unprecedented partnership, Advantest Corporation, a leading semiconductor test equipment supplier, Arizona State University and global semiconductor company NXP® Semiconductors have come together to revolutionize the field of test engineering education. The collaboration aims to introduce a pioneering test engineering course at ASU, aptly named “EEE 522 Radio Frequency … [More]
Foresight Technologies Launches Cutting-Edge Center of Excellence
In an exciting development for the semiconductor industry, Foresight Technologies has unveiled its plans to establish a new Center of Excellence for high-purity fluid and chemical system equipment production in Tempe, Arizona. The announcement has generated significant buzz and is set to revolutionize the manufacturing landscape in the region. The Foresight Technology Center … [More]
Bechtel Expands Its Reach
Bechtel, a leading construction and engineering company in the United States, recently announced plans to establish a new office in Chandler, Arizona. The move aims to strengthen Bechtel’s Manufacturing & Technology global business unit, catering to semiconductor, batteries, and battery materials market customers. The office opening occurred on June 27, 2023, with key … [More]
Work from Home? How to Get the Most Out of Home Internet
From the days of dial-up internet to multi-gig speeds of today’s networks, the internet has drastically changed. Users can choose their home setup based on the number of devices they have and the speed they desire. Regardless of this choice, users need to ensure they are getting the best out of their Wi-Fi. Individuals can take a few simple steps at home to ensure optimal Wi-Fi … [More]
How To: Use Social Media to Grow Business
In today’s world, the nuances of social media can make or break success in business. This is why so many owners tend to play it safe on social platforms or stray away from using this medium altogether. However, social and digital media today is the equivalent of hanging a flyer on a coffee shop bulletin back in 1995 — necessary. For those looking to grow a business through … [More]
CybeReady Research Shows Newer, Untrained Employees Pose Heightened Cyber Risk to Organizations
CybeReady, a global leader in security awareness training, has conducted extensive research based on millions of data points, accumulated from training enterprise employees over the past five years. According to CybeReady, the data reveals that new employees regularly show a propensity for higher-risk behaviors compared to veteran employees. The data coming out of CybeReady … [More]
AZ WearTech Center Brings Life-Changing Wearable Device Technologies to Market
The Partnership for Economic Innovation, a passionate collective of business and community leaders dedicated to accelerating Arizona’s economic opportunities, announced that five of its WearTech Applied Research Center’s 2022 cohort projects have successfully been brought to market. These new technologies include Biomotum’s Robotic Ankle Assist Device (RAAD) device, TF Health’s … [More]
