Starbucks today announced plans to develop a new sustainability learning and innovation lab at Hacienda Alsacia — the company’s global agronomy headquarters for research and development, located in Costa Rica. And ASU will play an important role, working with Starbucks as early as this fall to offer educational programming for select Arizona State … [More]
6 Ways AI Can Help Businesses Retain Customers
Poor service costs businesses worldwide an estimated $4.7 trillion each year¹, meaning providing a good consumer experience is key to a company's success. As discussion grows about the role of AI, Sweep.io have shared six benefits AI can have in improving customer experience. Six benefits of AI for customer experience: 1. Reduces workload AI chatbots can answer … [More]
How to Avoid LinkedIn Scammers and Swindlers
Half of businesses in the US (52%) experienced at least one LinkedIn scam this year, according to the newest research by NordLayer, a network security solution for businesses. The most affected tend to be big companies (65%), requests to connect from an unknown person with a suspicious link in the message is the most popular scam they encounter (47%), and damaged reputation … [More]
ChatGPT Maker OpenAI Is Now the Fastest Growing Leading Website, Nearing 1 Billion User Mark in Record Time
New research has revealed that OpenAI is currently the fastest growing website among the top 50 most visited sites on the planet. Only months after launching the AI-powered conversational robot ChatGPT, openai.com is rapidly nearing one billion unique visitors per month. Leading Webflow agency VezaDigital analyzed traffic statistics for the top 50 websites with the highest … [More]
Privacy Is Security: How Businesses Can Earn Trust while Handling Individual Data Online
To understand how intertwined online privacy and security have become, consider the humble company-issued laptop. The device might only be given to a new hire after he or she passes a series of mandatory security clearances. Some employees will be asked to provide a fingerprint or facial recognition to use their laptop at all. At a minimum, a unique password is required at … [More]
The State of GenAI Chatbots in Marketing
GenAI chatbots help businesses achieve positive results (in most cases)
A whopping 73% of marketers are now using Generative AI (GenAI) tools for content creation, setting the stage for artificial intelligence to upend decades of convention. However, this rapid adoption of GenAI tools begs the question of how marketers are using them, and whether they’re being used to full effect. We at Botco.ai surveyed 1,000 marketing professionals to understand … [More]
Why Will the Semiconductor Industry Be a Game-Changer for Arizona?
Is it time to add a new ‘C’ to the historic ‘Five C’s’ of the state’s economy?
For decades, Arizona has been known for its Five C’s — climate, cattle, cotton, copper and citrus — but it may be time to add a new “C” to the list: chips. The semiconductor industry is not entirely new to Arizona. Intel has been operating here for several decades, and Microchip and ON Semiconductor have also been successful over the years. But the recent announcement of Taiwan … [More]
ASU Is Central to AZ’s Semi Activity
From the products that drive our everyday life and increase our productivity to the military systems that are critical to national defense, microelectronics are the technological tap root of the most advanced tools and systems upon which we depend. Every year in every innovation, our dependency deepens, resting on a global supply chain system that is fragile. The pandemic drove … [More]
On the Move: Jim Mello
Amtech Systems’ recent acquisition of Entrepix, a globally recognized expert in chemical mechanical polishing and wafer cleaning, also led to the personnel announcement of Jim Mello as the new general manager of Entrepix. With more than 30 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, Mello will be responsible for the overall Entrepix business, driving global sales by … [More]
On the Move: Françoise von Trapp
Françoise von Trapp, renowned as the “Queen of 3D” in the semiconductor industry, has recently embarked on a new chapter in her career: co-owner and editorial director of 3D InCites, a vibrant and inclusive community platform. At 3D InCites, von Trapp spearheads a member-centric ecosystem, supporting the diverse landscape of heterogeneous integration, 3DIC and chiplet … [More]
The Rise of Banking-as-a-Service
The pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digital solutions across industries, notably in e-commerce, which is forecasted to reach $92 billion in global financial transactions by 2025. The hyper-growth of the sector continues to push brands and marketplaces to build financial services into their platforms. Some researchers predict that embedding financial services into … [More]
Beyond ChatGPT
ChatGPT only scratches the surface when it comes to artificial intelligence business solutions. While businesses around the world are already discovering the advantages of AI chat, this new technology is only one node in a matrix of AI products that can significantly improve the functionality of business both large and small. AI-powered tools exist today that can combine and … [More]
Small Business Owners Beginning to Turn to AI for Help with Everyday Tasks, Says GoDaddy Study
Small business owners recognize the vast potential of generative artificial intelligence to help them grow and some have started using it, yet many are hesitant about how best to use it, according to new survey results from GoDaddy. The results of GoDaddy's late April survey of 1,003 U.S. small businesses reveal their need for guidance to get the most from rapidly … [More]
The Role of Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) in Achieving Impressive Customer Engagement
Google continuously modifies its algorithms to provide searchers with the most relevant content. In March 2023, Google rolled out its Core Update, which is one of the most significant updates in recent years. It continually adjusts its search engine ranking system and user interface, averaging 12 changes per day, keeping digital marketers on their toes. This algorithm update … [More]
The Dangers of Over-Regulating FinTech Software Companies
In a survey conducted on software providers for FinTech companies, 70% of the respondents stated they were keen on collaborating with FinTechs to work on data and AI, while 60% noted fraud as an area to partner with FinTechs. As the FinTech industry continues to redefine itself, experts note that understanding the difference between companies using financial technology for … [More]
New Digital ID Acceptance Enables Arizonans to Expedite Their MVD In-Person Experience
Kyndryl, the world's largest IT infrastructure services provider, and Credence ID, a leading provider of mobile biometric and credential authentication solutions, today announced the deployment of a digital ID acceptance solution that allows residents to use mobile driver's licenses as a more secure and convenient option to expedite routine, in-person transactions. The new … [More]
EdTech Intel: 6 Ways AI is Revolutionizing Online Learning
After years of steadily picking up steam, online learning is experiencing undeniable explosive growth. The market is racing toward $1 trillion, with the corporate e-learning space expected to skyrocket 250% in the coming years. As e-learning continues to expand beyond the walls of academia, another game-changing phenomenon is going mainstream in a big way: artificial … [More]
Arizona-Based Broadband Provider to Expand High-Speed Fiber Service
High-speed fiber broadband service will be expanded to unserved and underserved Arizona communities as part of a new strategic investment announced by Searchlight Capital Partners, L.P., a leading global private investment firm, in Wecom LLC, an established Arizona-based Internet Service Provider. This investment in the local company, with support from a minority investment by … [More]
