Comtech, a global technology leader, announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters from Melville, NY to Chandler, AZ. Comtech’s new corporate headquarters in Chandler boasts approximately 150,000 square feet of state-of-the-art office, engineering and manufacturing space that is designed to enhance operations, improve collaboration and accelerate the delivery of new … [More]
North America’s Largest Automotive Supplier to Build Manufacturing Facility in Mesa
Magna’s investment will create hundreds of new jobs to bolster the region
The Arizona Commerce Authority, Greater Phoenix Economic Council and the City of Mesa announced that Magna, a mobility technology company and one of the largest suppliers in the automotive space, is building a manufacturing facility in Mesa. Located at Power Industrial Park, the nearly 230,000-square-foot facility is expected to create hundreds of new jobs. Representing a … [More]
Network Tech Co. Launches State-of-the-Art Experience Center in Tempe, Increasing Regional Access to Innovative Technologies
New southwestern facility offers advanced tech solutions to one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S.
Axis Communications celebrated the grand opening of its newest Axis Experience Center (AEC) in Tempe. Featuring an extensive variety of Axis surveillance solutions as well as meeting and demo spaces, the facility will allow Axis to build stronger bonds with partners and customers in the southwest, fostering collaborative growth and innovation to enable smarter and … [More]
EDP Renewables, Salt River Project, and Meta Unveil Brittlebush Solar Park in Arizona
The Brittlebush Solar Park will help SRP and Meta meet ambitious sustainability and renewable energy goals.
EDP Renewables North America, a leading renewable energy developer and a top five renewable energy owner and operator in the United States, Salt River Project and Meta unveiled the 200 megawatt (MW) Brittlebush Solar Park located near the town of Coolidge, AZ. “Arizona’s forward-thinking policies and welcoming business environment for innovative technologies that prioritize … [More]
The Future Workforce: Revolutionizing Skill Development with AI
Forecasting needs and potential skill gaps
The fast pace of AI/ML evolution and other domains has created a new revolution across industries, which has never been seen before. The shift is not only showing up in how we work, but it is also forcing employees and companies to ask deep, profound questions. As the future of work becomes increasingly uncertain, individuals are confronted with a pivotal quandary: "Will the … [More]
Why Businesses of All Sizes Can’t Afford to Skip Cybersecurity Monitoring
Businesses are facing a surge in cyber threats. With global cybercrime costs projected to reach $13.82 trillion by 2028, the need for cybersecurity measures has never been more critical. At the forefront of this defense is cybersecurity monitoring — a continuous process of analyzing network traffic and system activity to detect and respond to security incidents. As … [More]
Smart Communities and Smart Operations Deliver Smart Living for All
Convenience and efficiency are top priorities for both renters and property managers, which places a premium on technologies that simplify everyday living, reduce energy spending and enhance the productivity of management teams. SmartRent takes the resident experience to the next level via a comprehensive lineup of property technologies and smart home solutions — … [More]
Arizona Startup Crystal Sonic Makes (Sound) Waves in Silicon Desert
Collaborations also help advance technology
In the Connect Labs by Wexford in Downtown Phoenix, a passionate group of scientists, engineers and semiconductor materials industry experts are building the next generation of semiconductor manufacturing technology — using sound waves. This Arizona hard-tech startup, Crystal Sonic, is focused on reducing cost and waste. As the Arizona semiconductor industry continues to grow … [More]
Meeting the Infrastructure Demands of the Semiconductor Industry in Arizona
In recent years, Arizona has emerged as a focal point for the semiconductor industry in the United States. With its strategic location, favorable business environment and growing workforce, the state has attracted major investments from leading semiconductor companies. However, this rapid growth has also highlighted the critical need for robust infrastructure to support this … [More]
SEMICON West: Stronger Together
SEMICON West 2024 highlighted technological advancements and future supply chain challenges, crucial for the semiconductor industry's projected $1 trillion growth by the decade's end. This year's theme “stronger together” rang true and was echoed by Bertrand Loy, president and CEO of Entegris, and Scott Jensen, director of workforce strategy for CHIPS at the U.S. Department of … [More]
onsemi Selected to Power Volkswagen Group’s Next-Generation Electric Vehicles
onsemi announced it has signed a multi-year deal with Volkswagen Group to be the primary supplier of a complete power box solution as part of its next-generation traction inverter for its Scalable Systems Platform (SSP). The solution features silicon carbide-based technologies in an integrated module that can scale across all power levels – from high power to low power traction … [More]
EV Fleet Partner Expands Management Systems in Arizona for Car Rentals and Uber Drivers
Bluedot is continuing to support the electrification of business fleets for a greener world with EV Access, an electric car rental service aimed at visitors and Uber drivers in Phoenix, Arizona, to power its fleet. EV Access incorporates Bluedot's latest iteration of its advanced fleet management program as part of its ongoing partnership to streamline … [More]
Partnership Brings New Battery Storage System to Help Meet Growing Energy Demand
Salt River Project and Aypa Power have entered into an agreement to provide 250 megawatts (MW) / 1,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of new energy storage to the Arizona grid. The Signal Butte energy storage project will be a 250 MW, four-hour battery energy storage system located in the Elliot Road Technology Corridor in Mesa, AZ. The project will utilize lithium-ion technology and … [More]
Avnet Launches New Brand to Consolidate Embedded Compute Options
Avnet announces the launch of a new product brand Tria™ and corresponding business called Tria Technologies to consolidate its compute design and manufacturing. The Tria brand will be the new name for embedded compute boards, systems and associated design and manufacturing services at Avnet. “The new brand embodies Avnet’s unique ability to deliver standalone modular … [More]
Cybersecurity Blind Spot: The Rising Threat of Digital Supply Chain Attacks
The recent exploit of the widely-used Polyfill[.]io JavaScript library sent shockwaves across more than 110,000 online destinations, impacting major media, government, and education platforms. This event, reminiscent of the SolarWinds attack on the software supply chain, underscores a growing vulnerability in our digital supply chain—a vulnerability that existing cybersecurity … [More]
Carvana Launches New Checkout Experience for Used EV Buyers
Carvana, the Tempe-based company for buying and selling used cars online, announced the launch of new features that make shopping for and buying a used electric vehicle (EV) or plug-in hybrid (PHEV) easier and more accessible for its customers. The streamlined process highlights vehicles that qualify for the Clean Vehicle Tax Credit in the search experience and allows eligible … [More]
Axus Technology Expands
Axus Technology is a global original equipment manufacturer located in Chandler, Arizona, with next-generation chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) processing and cleaning tools. It plans to expand now that it has secured $12.5 million in funding from IntrinSiC Investment LLC. With solutions that range from entry-level tools to high-volume manufacturing systems, the new … [More]
How Leaders Can Alleviate Employees’ Stress over AI in the Workplace
AI is becoming increasingly woven into the fabric of the modern workplace, but it brings a mix of anticipation and anxiety. A recent Gallup poll shows that 22% of U.S. employees fear losing their jobs to generative AI — an increase of 7% since 2021. As these stats highlight, the need for leaders and managers to step up and guide their teams through such changes is urgent. … [More]
