Thinner, faster, and plenty of pixels – Apple reveals new iPads and iMac Retina 5K

Tim Cook and crew unveiled updates to their iPad and iMac product lineups, as well as improvements to their mobile and desktop operating systems, today at a special event at Apple HQ in Cupertino, CA. Software Updates Everyone is getting on the same page as Apple announced that iOS 8.1 with continuity would be available … Read more

Tech Parks Arizona celebrates 20 years and plans for 20 more

When people pictured the Sonoran Desert 20 years ago, they may have thought of a wasteland filled with tumbleweeds, coyotes and other critters. While the natural landscape may not have changed since then, the technological environment in southern Arizona certainly has evolved. Recently, Tech Parks Arizona celebrated its 20th anniversary in Tucson, Arizona. Since its … Read more

GTAT's fate hangs in the balance

The drama continues between GT Advanced Technologies and Apple as we’re all reminded that secrets really aren’t that fun. As we probe into GTAT’s court case, attempting to unveil the secrets within, reports reveal that Apple will slap you with a hefty fine of upwards to $50 million if you disclose confidential matters. To recap, GTAT … Read more

New on-demand ingredient service offers a twist of education – video

It happened again. The Barefoot Contessa made another delicious dish that I wanted to cook for the family, and this time it was the chicken pot pie, roasted carrots and garlic sautéed spinach. However, my excitement soon diminished after calculating the amount of time to shop, prep and cook the meal – forget it, mom is … Read more

AZ educational game projects help virtual classrooms teach real skills

Have you ever wondered what the classroom of the future might look like? Well, there may be fewer chalkboards and many more video games. In Arizona, several institutions, businesses and educators are working to bring games to the forefront of education. One of those initiatives is Arizona State University’s (ASU) Center for Games and Impact, which studies the ways … Read more

Avnet VP selected as one of STEMconnector 100 Diverse Corporate Leaders

Avnet, Inc., a leading global technology distributor, announced that Beth McMullen, vice president of IT for Avnet, Inc., was selected as one of STEMconnector® 100 Diverse Corporate Leaders in STEM. McMullen was honored in the STEMconnector® publication featuring top executives who have demonstrated a commitment to STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and diversity initiatives. … Read more

Doctor office wait times reduced with new cloud sharing system

If you’ve ever had to visit multiple physicians, hospitals or specialists for medical attention, the drama of getting your records sent over can be an exhausting process. Fortunately, the cloud is providing more healthcare providers the ability to share ones’ medical history and save the patient time and grief. One company that is making headway in … Read more

SkyTouch Technology names new VP of Technology Delivery

SkyTouch Technology, provider of the most widely used cloud-based property and rate management platform, with more than 5,700 successful installations in hotels worldwide, is pleased to welcome Steve Randle as its new Vice President of Technology Delivery. Randle will use his expertise to lead advancements in the SkyTouch Hotel OS platform while delivering quality business … Read more