Dircks Moving & Logistics' adoption of computer vision technology at their loading docks marks a significant leap toward operational excellence. The system, seamlessly integrated into the logistics workflow, scans every pallet as it traverses the loading dock. It uses computer vision algorithms to capture information from labels, barcodes and markings, providing a … [More]
Using Emerging Technology to Stay Competitive in the Blue-Collar Sector
Though blue-collar workers are a huge portion of the workforce, they are notoriously difficult to find and even more challenging to retain. That’s why this hands-on industry is turning to advances in technology to stay competitive and attract top talent. Data and Analytics in Blue-Collar Recruitment Drive Effective Decision Making Employers relying on blue-collar jobs need a … [More]
ASM International: Investing to Elevate Arizona’s Semiconductor Landscape
Expansion of one of the pioneering semiconductor equipment companies in Arizona
Arizona’s booming semiconductor industry shows no signs of slowing down. ASM International, a Dutch semiconductor equipment company with a 40-year presence in Phoenix, has revealed plans to invest more than $320 million in a new Scottsdale campus. Slated for completion by 2026, the move to the new 20-acre site will create more than 500 jobs and allow the company to better serve … [More]
Turning Waste into Wealth: Phoenix’s Bold Leap into Sustainable Energy Innovation
In March 2023, I was honored to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony for two renewable natural gas facilities in the Greater Phoenix area, marking the growth of sustainability in the Valley of the Sun. This milestone, achieved in collaboration with Avolta Development, a renewable natural gas developer, and the Butterfield and Milky Way dairies, is a testament to the power of … [More]
Used Semiconductor Equipment Co. Releases Equipment Management Software for Semiconductor Manufacturers
Moov, the largest and fastest growing global marketplace for used semiconductor equipment, today announced the release of its new Equipment Management Software (EMS) for semiconductor manufacturers. Moov's Equipment Management Software helps manufacturers track and understand what equipment assets they own across fabrication centers (fabs), the condition of these tools, and the … [More]
Norton Partners to Bring Real-Time Scam Detection App to the Masses
Norton Genie, the world's leading scam detection app by Tempe-based Norton, a leader in Cyber Safety and part of Gen™, is now available to the general public. To shine a light on one of the most pervasive cyber threats of our time – scams – Norton has partnered with the multi-hyphenate Emmy® award winning creator Dan Levy to bring awareness to the new free app that helps people … [More]
ASU First to Collaborate with OpenAI to Enhance Teaching and Learning
Arizona State University will be the first higher education institution to collaborate with OpenAI, the AI research and deployment company behind ChatGPT. This collaborative effort introduces the advanced capabilities of ChatGPT Enterprise to the university, empowering faculty and staff to explore the potential of generative AI to enhance teaching, learning and discovery, … [More]
Texas-Based Internet Service Co. Launches Services in Mesa through Partenrship
FiberFirst, a Texas-based internet service provider (ISP), has officially introduced its cutting-edge fiber internet services to Mesa, Arizona. This milestone comes as a result of FiberFirst's strategic partnership with Ubiquity, a distinguished private infrastructure investment firm specializing in critical communications infrastructure. Operating as an ISP on Ubiquity's … [More]
onsemi Releases DC Ultra-Fast Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions to Address Critical Barriers to EV Adoption
onsemi announced the availability of nine new EliteSiC Power Integrated Modules (PIMs) enabling bidirectional charging capabilities for DC ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) chargers and energy storage systems (ESS). The silicon carbide-based solutions will dramatically improve system cost with higher efficiency and simpler cooling mechanisms that can reduce size by up to 40% and … [More]
2024 Predictions on AI, Cybersecurity, and Email Authentication
As the commentaries that follow detail, in 2024, we can expect to see a dramatic escalation in AI-fueled disinformation and sophisticated cyber threats, especially during the U.S. election year! With disinformation spreading more rapidly due to advanced AI tools, email authentication will become critical to safeguard against false narratives. The election season will likely … [More]
$1.9B in Financing to Enable Continued Growth and Development of Data Center Campus in Mesa
EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure, a wholesale data center developer, owner and operator, today announced the completion of a $1.9 billion debt financing transaction to fund scalable development on its data center campus in Mesa, Arizona. This transaction provides a template for several planned financings across the EdgeCore portfolio and was conducted in conjunction with its … [More]
Cybersecurity Risk Controls Remain Key to Risk Mitigation, Resilience & Insurability
Proactive cybersecurity strategies for business owners and C-level executives
With technology increasing in sophistication year after year, business owners and executives must stay more vigilant than ever when it comes to preventing data breaches and cybersecurity threats. A cyber-attack can cost a company millions of dollars — and, with many businesses operating on razor-thin margins in today's economy, such a large financial hit could be devastating. … [More]
How Businesses Can Manage Personal Devices in the Workplace
Personal technology or personal devices have become an integral part of our daily lives, including the workplace. While the use of personal devices for work can enhance productivity and flexibility, these devices also come with risks. To mitigate security risks and safeguard sensitive data, businesses need to establish comprehensive Human Resources policies. The successful … [More]
How Phoenix Is Rebuilding America’s Semiconductor Sovereignty
And benefiting in investments and employment
The past few years have been a roller-coaster ride for the semiconductor and electronics industry, particularly in the United States — coming out of a slowdown into a pandemic that created shortages, to a boom year that has the industry talking about reaching a trillion dollars in semiconductor sales, into a downturn that the industry is slowly pulling out of in the last two … [More]
Phoenix: The New Frontier for Global Tech Trade Shows
Phoenix is increasingly becoming a magnet for semiconductor trade shows thanks to its booming semiconductor industry. The recent attraction of high-profile events like SEMICON West and the 49th International Symposium for Testing and Failure Analysis (ISTFA) underscores this trend. SEMICON West, a leading trade show focusing on the semiconductor and microelectronics industry, … [More]
Purpose-Built Construction AI includes Bilingual Voice
New AI-powered features Foresight Intelligence recently added to its Fleet Intelligence solutions enables construction companies, equipment manufacturers, equipment dealers and rental companies to better manage their assets, improve utilization and project outcomes, and make certain they are deploying the right resources at the right time. It is currently available in English … [More]
New Investments Bolster Arizona Tech Leadership
In recent developments within the semiconductor industry, Amkor Technology, Inc. and DSV have announced significant investments. Amkor Technology, Inc., a prominent player in semiconductor packaging and testing services, is embarking on a groundbreaking endeavor with the establishment of its new $2 billion advanced packaging and testing facility in Peoria, Arizona. Poised to … [More]
ACA Allocates $17.5M to ASU to Expand Semiconductor Research
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) announced a $17.5 million investment in Arizona State University (ASU) to expand Arizona’s advanced semiconductor manufacturing capabilities. The expansion will enhance Arizona’s fan-out wafer-level packaging R&D and workforce training capabilities and drive the creation of a GaN (gallium nitride) manufacturing and research ecosystem in … [More]
