Efficiency is the engine that powers human civilization. It’s the reason rates of famine have fallen precipitously; literacy has risen; and humans are living longer, healthier lives compared to preindustrial times. But where do improvements in production efficiency come from? In The Origins of Efficiency, Brian Potter argues that improving production efficiency — finding ways … [More]
Tech Tides: How Innovation Shapes Global Power
Edoardo Giglio, a leading expert in cyber and strategic risk management, delves into the transformative power of innovation strategies in shaping the modern geopolitical landscape. As traditional military might gives way to technological prowess, this book reveals how countries can compete and collaborate within the global innovation ecosystem. Through detailed case studies, … [More]
Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to AI
For professionals feeling overwhelmed by the complexity of artificial intelligence, worried about how AI might impact their job, or afraid they’re already falling behind the competition, this practical, empowering guide offers a clear, jargon-free path to understanding and applying artificial intelligence in their career and daily life. This book will show readers — whether … [More]
Guest Editor: Rose Castanares, TSMC Arizona
Chip Power Chips power more than the devices — from smart phones to medical applications to home appliances and to cars –— that define contemporary life; here in Arizona, they also power our community. TSMC first announced its plan to bring cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing capability to the U.S. in May 2020. According to the Arizona Commerce Authority, since 2020 … [More]
Arizona Science Center Partners with Semiconductor Equipment Co., Connecting Students to Chip Careers
Semiconductors power everything from TikTok videos to Mars rovers, but does anyone actually know how these tiny tech wonders work? ASM, a semiconductor equipment company with a nearly 50-year history in Arizona, is launching an exhibition titled "From Sand to Stars: A Semiconductor Adventure" at Arizona Science Center to pull back the curtain on this magical world. Running … [More]
Cardinals Continue Partnership Blitz, Signing Multi-Year Cybersecurity Deal
The Arizona Cardinals Football Club and Lumifi, a Scottsdale-based cybersecurity provider, have entered a multi-year partnership built on defense, innovation, and local pride. Just as defense wins games on the field, the Cardinals now turn to Lumifi to defend the organization from cyber threats by safeguarding the team’s technology with trusted, cutting-edge cybersecurity … [More]
Chandler Sets National First, Integrating Waymo’s Autonomous Service into Public Transit
Via, a provider of technology for government transit systems, and Waymo, the autonomous driving technology company, today announced a strategic partnership to allow government agencies leveraging Via’s software to introduce Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hailing service directly into their public transit networks. Chandler, Arizona will be the first city to benefit from this … [More]
AI-Enabled Water Operations Center Launches in Scottsdale
Veolia opened its first Hubgrade Center in North America, a digital command center that combines human expertise with the power of real-time data and artificial intelligence to deliver top-quality water and wastewater treatment at Veolia-operated facilities across the western United States. This Hubgrade Center allows communities of any size to benefit from Veolia’s … [More]
State Partners Ink I-17 Dark-Fiber Lease with Cox to Connect Schools & Libraries
eX² Technology, a Vivacity company, in partnership with Arizona Department of Transportation and the Arizona Commerce Authority, announced the successful execution of an agreement with Cox Communications to lease dark (unlit or unused) fibers along ADOT's I-17 right of way. The 20-year Indefeasible Right of Use agreement with Cox marks another key milestone in Arizona's … [More]
35+ Miles of Fiber Coming to Goodyear to Fuel West Valley Data Hubs
Light Source Communications, a provider of secure, scalable, reliable connectivity on state-of-the-art dark fiber networks, announced it is expanding its Phoenix network by 35+ route miles in the Goodyear area as the region continues to see a boom in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and other high-performance computing (HPC) … [More]
