WebPT, the industry-leading rehab therapy platform for enhancing patient care and fueling business growth, announced the launch of Message Manager—a communication platform that enables seamless and secure collaboration with any external healthcare provider. Designed to optimize operations and elevate care coordination for rehab therapy practices, Message Manager empowers … [More]
How Arizona’s Early Embrace of Automated Vehicle Technology Is Paying Off
In 2017, The New York Times labeled Arizona the place “where self-driving cars go to learn.” With millions of test miles under their belt, today, those vehicles have graduated from development to safe deployment, placing Arizona at the forefront of automated technology. Even George Jetson might be surprised at the self-driving taxis, autonomous delivery services, and … [More]
ASU Seeks a New Kind of Battery Solution for Electric Vehicles
As the world’s vehicle fleet decarbonizes by transitioning to electric drivetrains, the answer to what makes the best battery remains elusive. Electric vehicle consumers seek a comfortable range from battery capacity as well as easy access to charging stations, especially those with fast-charging capabilities. Current lithium-ion batteries leave room for improvement in these … [More]
Governor Hobbs to Join AES in Celebrating Wind Farm’s $267M Investment
State elected officials and local business leaders will gather in Winslow on Tuesday, July 11, to celebrate AES’ $267 million investment in the state’s economy as it builds the Chevelon Butte wind farm. Over 800 people will be impacted by direct and indirect jobs associated with building the project, resulting in a vital source of jobs in Coconino and Navajo counties, which … [More]
Southwest Gas Expands Renewable Natural Gas with Latest Dairy Farm Production Facility
Dairies in Arizona are turning agricultural waste into innovative renewable energy. Earlier this spring, Southwest Gas celebrated the grand opening of its latest renewable natural gas (RNG) interconnect project with Butterfield Dairy in Buckeye, Arizona. With technologies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and partnerships like this that establish connection points … [More]
ASU Launches New W. P. Carey School of Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship
As part of a university-wide focus and expansion on ASU’s West campus, the W. P. Carey School of Business is launching a new academic unit — the W. P. Carey School of Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (TIE). The new interdisciplinary school houses both undergraduate and graduate degree offerings, several research and activity centers, and faculty from a range of … [More]
Chat Cloud AI Co. Unveiled a Suite of AI Products to Bring Privacy and Security to Generative AI Applications
Botco.ai announced the launch of the GenAI Chat Cloud, a suite of generative AI products to enable enterprises to transform their sales, marketing and customer relationship initiatives through the latest advances in Generative AI. Botco.ai’s GenAI Chat Cloud relies on proprietary, fine-tuned large language models (LLMs) to sort, analyze and contextualize information from … [More]
GoDaddy Is Making Writer’s Block a Thing of the Past with AI and Improved Website Builder
With its new generative AI-powered tool, GoDaddy just busted the myth that small business owners need to spend hours writing content for their website. This is available for new and existing Website Builder customers. Any small business owner will tell you they're time poor. In fact, 46% of U.S. entrepreneurs recently surveyed by GoDaddy are excited that AI will save them … [More]
Is Who We Are Shaping the Tech Industry?
And how are we making it work?
“Arizona’s tech community is a connected community,” says Sandra Watson, president and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority. “The camaraderie between entrepreneurs, whether you’ve been here for decades or just arrived this year, is as generous and welcoming as any in the world — a valuable asset for fostering innovation and collaboration.” Such positivity from the state … [More]
Sandra Watson, Arizona Commerce Authority
We Nurture Tech
Technology has bloomed in Arizona. With roots that stretch back decades, today’s emerging technology sectors are leading the nation. Arizona’s high-tech transformation is the focus of this month’s cover story, “Is Who We Are Shaping the Tech Industry?” The strength of our technology ecosystem lies in our collaborative approach and welcoming community. Importantly, Arizona’s … [More]
Scammers Target Businesses through LinkedIn
Cybersecurity expert advises businesses on how to avoid LinkedIn scammers/swindlers
A majority of organizations (83%), from small to large, have a LinkedIn profile, and, according to the newest research by NordLayer — a network security solution for businesses — half of businesses in the U.S. (52%) experienced at least one LinkedIn scam this year. The most affected tend to be big companies (65%), requests to connect from an unknown person with a suspicious … [More]
Arizona Has Strategic Importance for DSV Inventory Management Solutions
Serving an industry with increasingly complex supply chains
Effective inventory management is crucial for companies to maintain a competitive edge in today’s fast-paced business environment. One company at the forefront of innovations in this regard is the Inventory Management Solutions (IMS) division of DSV — the world’s third-largest global transport and logistics company. The name DSV may be unfamiliar here, but that will soon … [More]
CollabraTech Unveils Innovative Liquid Chemical Delivery System: Unlocking New Possibilities
The semiconductor industry is known for its intricate logistics and the challenges faced by companies in meeting the demands of a rapidly evolving technological landscape. In light of these challenges, CollabraTech Solutions, a local Arizona full-service capital equipment company, has developed a groundbreaking liquid chemical delivery system. This solution aims to transform … [More]
On The Move: Samantha Hay
Samantha Hay recently became DSV IMS’s (Inventory Management Solutions) sales & marketing analyst. With DSV’s unrivaled position as a supply chain and inventory management leader for large manufacturing companies worldwide, Hay is thrilled to contribute her experience in semiconductors and microelectronics to facilitate DSV’s expansion and optimize supply chain … [More]
Highlight Tech Corp. Enters U.S. Market
Highlight Tech Corp., a Taiwan-based company and leading manufacturer of specialty process components, systems and services for highly complex semiconductor manufacturing operations, expanded into the United States by opening a new North American headquarters, HTC-America, based in Phoenix. According to C.S. Kou, Ph.D., CEO of HTC, “Establishing HTC-America is part of our … [More]
How HR Leaders Can Incorporate AI
Artificial Intelligence use has become extremely popular. With the advent of ChatGPT, many HR leaders are exploring how to apply this tool to the industry. AI has many business leaders leveraging this technology to create first drafts of communications, more extensive documents and other administrative tasks. However, there are a few crucial factors to keep in mind when using … [More]
Innovative Technology Can Alleviate Physician Burnout
Physician burnout has emerged as a critical issue that demands urgent attention within the healthcare industry. This alarming phenomenon not only impacts the well-being of physicians but also poses significant risks to patient care and the overall sustainability of healthcare organizations. To combat this growing problem, innovative solutions like DoorSpace are revolutionizing … [More]
Feedback: July 2023
Q: What makes the Greater Phoenix area a strong region for the growth of technology companies? Rebecca Clyde Co-founder and CEO Botco.ai, Inc. Sector: Technology I’ve been part of the technology sector in Arizona since my arrival here 20 years ago when I first took a job at Intel. Since then, I have had the privilege of participating in the tremendous growth of this … [More]
