SRP Partners with Google on Energy Storage

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Salt River Project and Google announced a first-of-its-kind research collaboration to better understand the real-world performance of emerging non-lithium ion long duration energy storage (LDES) technologies, aiming to accelerate the advancements needed to deploy LDES at scale. As part of the research collaboration, Google will fund a portion of the costs for … [More]

Women Engineers Power Phoenix Semiconductor Rise

by Mihaela Balseanu

In the rapidly expanding semiconductor industry of Phoenix, technical excellence creates unique advancement opportunities. As one of the first semiconductor companies in Arizona, ASM has witnessed how the region fosters an inclusive environment where grit, innovation and expertise drive career growth. Technical Excellence Opens Doors The semiconductor industry offers … [More]

Applied Materials Expands Arizona Footprint with $200M Investment 

by Stephanie Quinn

Applied Materials, one of the world's largest semiconductor equipment providers, is doubling down on American manufacturing and Arizona is once again at the center of the story. The company announced it will invest more than $200 million in Chandler to build a new advanced manufacturing facility focused on producing critical components for the tools that enable chipmaking. The … [More]

Wearables Afford Connected Care for Rural Residents and Seniors

by Kent Dicks

While federal legislation is advancing that aims to eliminate reimbursement barriers that have historically impeded the rollout of remote patient monitoring — especially critical in states like Arizona, where long drives to medical facilities and VA centers are still common — innovation is also happening closer to home. Federal efforts designed to boost access to care in … [More]

Robust Cybersecurity Measures Essential to Secure the Future of Smart Buildings

by Fabio Zaniboni

The evolution of smart buildings represents a monumental leap forward in efficiency, sustainability and occupant experience. These intelligent environments, powered by a complex web of interconnected devices, are redefining how we interact with the spaces where we work and live. However, this growing complexity, while offering unprecedented benefits, also introduces a new and … [More]

SRP Partners with Arizona Universities, Channeling $2.9M into Grid Reliability R&D

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Salt River Project (SRP) has invested $2.9 million in 37 research and development projects with Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona in an ongoing effort to support the reliable delivery of power and water to SRP customers. Every funded project is assessed for alignment to SRP’s long-term corporate goals and strategic … [More]

GoDaddy Expands AI Suite with New Tools Targeting Small Business

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Small businesses just got a midyear gift with a broad range of new AI-charged features from GoDaddy, making getting online and selling even easier. These updates underscore GoDaddy's commitment to simplifying online business management through continuous innovation, powerful AI assistance, and responsive design, based on direct customer feedback. These enhancements, launched … [More]

Three Essential Proactive Cybersecurity Strategies to Defend Your Company

by Mathew Buchwald

Recognizing and managing cybersecurity risk is an essential part of maintaining business operations and retaining the trust of clients, partner organizations and the public. Threats evolve, but these fundamental cybersecurity objectives can help keep your business protected and resilient against cyber-crime. For many businesses, the mandate to secure valuable assets and data … [More]

State’s First-Ever Decentralized Tech Conference Set to Showcase Arizona’s Technology Leadership

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With billions in new investment, a surge of startups and venture activity, and a deep pool of skilled talent, Arizona's innovation economy is scaling fast — and the world is taking notice. Governor Hobbs and the Arizona Commerce Authority, in partnership with the Arizona Venture Alliance, announced Arizona Tech Week, the state’s first-ever decentralized tech conference. The … [More]

Why Online Booking Is Essential for Modern Businesses

by Nina Sharpe

In a city as fast paced and connected as Phoenix, consumers now expect convenience, speed and flexibility, especially when booking services. Gone are the days of having to pick up the phone to schedule an appointment. If a business doesn’t facilitate booking online, it could be losing out on a revenue boost of between 34% and 125%. For business leaders who need more … [More]