March 31 is World Backup Day. Backing up data sounds obvious—until you need it and it’s not there. For business leaders, backups aren’t an IT checkbox. They’re a business continuity decision that protects revenue, customers, and reputation. Data loss is not a remote possibility; it is common! It hits fast through ransomware, hardware failure, software corruption, accidental … [More]
Enterprise AI Faces Accountability Gap as ROI Remains Elusive
Enterprise AI has reached an inflection point. Global spending is accelerating past #300 billion dollars. Generative models dominate headlines. Every board deck now features artificial intelligence as a strategic pillar. Yet the uncomfortable truth remains. Most companies still cannot trace AI investment to durable earnings impact. McKinsey finds that while nearly nine in … [More]
Arizona Chamber Launches AI Initiative Focused on Policy and Innovation
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry announced the launch of the AZ AI Leadership Initiative, a coalition of industry experts, business leaders, and policymakers working to strengthen Arizona’s leadership in next-generation technology, digital infrastructure, and workforce development. The initiative will focus on advancing smart technology policy, bolstering the … [More]
ACA Program Drives AI Startup’s U.S. Market Entry
TUBR, a Sheffield-based artificial intelligence and predictive analytics startup, is launching commercial trials of its TUBR Pulse analytics platform in Phoenix, Arizona, following participation in a trade program facilitated by the Arizona Commerce Authority. The expansion marks TUBR’s first entry into the United States market and represents a direct outcome of the ACA’s … [More]
Lucid Reveals New Midsize Platform and Purpose-Built Robotaxi Concept
Lucid Group, Inc., maker of software-defined vehicles and technologies, announced a comprehensive financial and product strategy designed to scale its business, accelerate its path to profitability and positive free cash flow, and extend its technology leadership into higher volume premium segments of the global automotive market. At Lucid's investor day in New York, the … [More]
Phoenix Aero Firm Debuts Engine for Autonomous Combat Drones
A new breed of engines will power next-generation Collaborative Combat Aircraft that will fly high-risk missions in contested environments. CCA engines will need to be efficient, reliable and affordable to meet the specific needs of these highly autonomous aircraft meant to fly as “loyal wingmen” alongside conventional crewed military fighters. Honeywell Aerospace, the … [More]
Amazon-Backed Robotaxi Co. to Debut in Phoenix, Plans for Operations Hub
Zoox, Amazon's autonomous taxi spin-off, announced that they are launching operations in Arizona, beginning with Phoenix, and expanding testing in Texas to Dallas. To support its growing operations, the company will also be opening new depots in Phoenix and Dallas, as well as a new Fusion Center facility in Scottsdale, creating hundreds of jobs in these communities. With the … [More]
Amkor Doubles Down on Arizona
Amkor Technology Inc. is doubling down on Peoria, raising its projected 2026 capital spending to between $2.5 billion and $3 billion, with much of that investment directed toward the advanced packaging campus taking shape near Loop 303. The project is supported by more than $2.85 billion in government incentives and tax credits, funding tied to construction milestones as the … [More]
It’s 2026. Is Your Website Optimized for SEO/AEO?
As VP of Web Development at Go Fish Digital, I’m often asked whether building a website today looks different from a year ago. The surface-level answer might appear to be no. Most sites follow a familiar journey: discovery, sitemap, design, build, SEO and launch. This lines up with our broader E.C.H.O. model (Explore, Correlate, Harness, Optimize), which centers on connecting … [More]
The Power of Global Partnerships in Shaping the Future of Innovation
… And Arizona’s expanding role in advanced technology
Global partnerships are no longer just a public-sector initiative or a trade mission objective. For corporations in fast-moving, system-level industries, it has become a strategic lever for innovation, supply chain resilience and early visibility into emerging technologies. The most effective models link startups, established industry, universities and government into a … [More]
From Fabs to Classrooms
Arizona’s semiconductor buildout is no longer measured only in factories and cleanrooms. It is being shaped in classrooms, research labs and, increasingly, in cross-border partnerships. The University of Arizona has formalized an agreement with National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, an applied research powerhouse deeply embedded in Taiwan’s semiconductor industry. Together, … [More]
ACA Partners with University on $35.5M Semiconductor Cleanroom Expansion
As the state is anticipated to add over 25,000 new jobs in the semiconductor industry in the coming years, the Arizona Commerce Authority and the University of Arizona are strengthening the workforce pipeline with a $35.5 million facility expansion. University, government and industry leaders unveiled the Office of Research and Partnerships’ Nano Fabrication Center … [More]
$13M Microreactor Investment Positions Greater Phoenix as Nuclear Innovation Hub
NuCube Energy, Inc. announced that it has secured $13 million in funding to deploy next-generation nuclear technology in the United States and help address the demand for increased clean and sustainable energy sources. NuCube Energy, co-founded at Idealab Studio in 2023 by entrepreneur Bill Gross and nuclear engineer Dr. Cristian Rabiti, is developing a high-temperature … [More]
Banner Launches One of Nation’s Largest Robotic Surgery Investments
Banner Health patients will experience faster recoveries, fewer complications, and better surgical outcomes thanks to a sweeping investment in the most advanced robotic surgery technology available. Banner Health is upgrading its surgical robot fleet to Intuitive’s da Vinci 5 system – one of the largest investments by any health system in the nation – reinforcing its nonprofit … [More]
Open House Showcases Leading Alzheimer’s Research in Phoenix
Some of the worldwide leading research in more accessible – and affordable – testing for Alzheimer’s disease is being done in Arizona. New research laboratories dedicated to revolutionizing the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related brain disorders were on display Friday at the Banner Sun Health Research Institute in Sun City. "These labs will serve as a … [More]
AI Agents are Reshaping Retail Strategy for Arizona Businesses
As 2026 begins, one technology trend is gaining momentum: the rise of AI agents. AI agents are software systems that analyze data, make decisions and take action automatically, often in real time, without constant human input. Once limited to large national retailers, this trend is now shaping how small and mid-sized businesses approach operations, pricing and customer … [More]
AI Arms Ransomware Gangs for Historic 2025 Haul; 2026 Could Be Worse
With thousands of victims claimed by criminals throughout the year, 2025 was one of the most fruitful years for ransomware gangs yet. AI was a big help.
Artificial intelligence may not be orchestrating major cyberattacks on its own just yet. However, it’s making attacks easier to carry out and it’s putting smaller, less protected businesses at even greater risk. What the Data Is Telling Us Ransomware attacks are on the rise, and this can be seen with the naked eye. In 2024, RansomLooker, which relies on constant … [More]
How RESO-Aligned Data May Reshape Community Governance
For decades, real estate data has centered on listings such as price, square footage, location and transaction history. While essential, these attributes tell only part of the story, particularly for the more than 77 million Americans living in community associations who collectively pay approximately $100 billion in annual dues across properties representing more than $11 … [More]
