Facebook announced today it will build a $800 million solar-powered data center on the old GM proving grounds in Mesa. According to Facebook, the data center will be powered completely by solar power. It will also add 450 megawatts per year to the city’s solar grid. The massive data center will bring around 100 high-paying … Read more
Arizona saw some big tech developments in May, from expansion, acquisitions and life-saving partnerships to raising millions for local and regional startups. Another possible TSMC expansion in Arizona Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world’s largest chipmaker, may expand even more in Arizona. Reuters reported in early May that sources familiar with TSMC’s expansion plans said … Read more
Arizona Technology Council was awarded the 2021 IMPACT Business of the Year, as well as the Exceptional Innovator Award in the Small to Medium Business category from the Greater Phoenix Chamber. The Arizona Technology Council was founded in 2002 and is the major trade association in Arizona for science and technology companies. It’s designed to … Read more
Mesa-based eVisit has big plans. The company believes it has the key to solving what they see as the second-biggest problem in the world — healthcare. Forget about the fact that politicians have been battling this out for decades. For eVisit, it’s not about policy, but accessibility. After a rigorous review, Forrester Research recently named … Read more
Hamid Shojaee talks about why he started AZ Tech Beat and why he is stepping aside as Editor to hand off the keys to a local gal with gusto.
We are excited to announce the appointment of Tishin Donkersley, M.A., former Editor-in-Chief of Green Living magazine, to Editor-in-Chief of AZTechBeat.com. With over 10 years in the media industry, Tishin has brought credibility, authenticity and leaders in the community to each publication and project. She has been a leader in the area of sustainability and … Read more