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Greater Phoenix schools of excellence

Greater Phoenix is home to globally recognized schools of excellence. Whether you’re passionate about fitness training or fighting cyber crime, you can become at the peak of your game here in the region. Here is a small sample training institutions that have chosen to call Greater Phoenix home. EXOS: Founded in 1999, EXOS is a […]

View Post » A Phoenix team at Accenture is helping Freeport-McMoRan Inc. digitally connect its mining operations to be more effective, efficient and safer.

Phoenix Accenture team helps Freeport-McMoRan digitally...

Originally seen in the Phoenix Business Journal on October 3, 2017. Photo via Accenture. A Phoenix team at Accenture is helping Freeport-McMoRan Inc. digitally connect its mining operations to be more effective, efficient and safer. The local Accenture team specially built its Connected Mine solution for Freeport, which has been used for its Morenci open-pit […]

View Post » 3 ways to protect your company from online threats

3 ways to protect your company from online threats

Did you know? Companies have valuable information cyber criminals seek like employee and customer records, bank account information, and access to the company’s finances. Whether your company is a two-person business or a 40, 50 or 100+, the threat of hackers on a mission to steal information is real. According to the U.S. Department of […]

View Post » B60 is a global emerging technology agency, specialising in providing technology solutions and consultancy to drive growth in large enterprises and brands.

Company profile: B60

  Name: Chris Williams Title: Chief Executive Company: B60 Business HQ Location: London (UK)   Tell us a little bit about your business – how long you’ve been around, what you do and why you do it. B60 is a global emerging technology agency, specializing in providing technology solutions and consultancy to drive growth in large […]

View Post » ast Valley Institute of Technology, a local technology institute for high school students, including those residing in Apache Junction, has joined with Tempe-based University of Advancing Technology to offer a high school cyber-security program.

East Valley Institute of Technology to offer cyber-security...

  East Valley Institute of Technology, a local technology institute for high school students, including those residing in Apache Junction, has joined with Tempe-based University of Advancing Technology to offer a high school cyber-security program. EVIT students who successfully complete the program will earn 12 college credits toward UAT’s network security program. “There’s a huge […]

View Post » Greater Phoenix has an extremely competitive workforce in regards to training, quality and availability of workers while maintaining one of the lowest costs for labor in the nation

Wearables: Research and development

Research and development efforts supporting the wearables sector in Greater Phoenix are growing and producing cutting-edge technology. Here is a sample of some of these innovators: iProjects Is a collaborative effort between the region’s universities and industries. The iProjects program connects teams of students to an outside organization to solve real-world business challenges. Students gain […]

View Post » With a large cybersecurity and physical security industry presence here in the region, major firms and emerging industry disruptors are selecting Greater Phoenix as THE place to expand and grow their business.

2017: Cybersecurity Venture Capital deals in AZ

August 27, 2017

Greater Phoenix has a young innovation ecosystem with many promising new companies. The region is also home to many tech companies headquartered outside the state that have come to take advantage of the affordability of the market and scale their enterprises here. Below are cybersecurity deals for 2017 that involve companies with a presence in […]

View Post » Kudelski Security, the cybersecurity division within the Kudelski Group (SIX:KUD.S), today announced that Forrester Research has recognized the company as a leader in their report, The Forrester WaveTM: Emerging Managed Security Services Providers (MSSPs), Q3 2018.

Kudelski Group to create second headquarters in Phoenix

June 3, 2016

Kudelski Group, a global leader in digital content distribution and security and in access control security solutions, has announced the opening of a second global headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona.“The growing presence of innovative and tech-based companies in the Greater Phoenix region cannot be underscored,” said Chris Camacho, president & CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council. “The region’s large, skilled workforce and supportive business community make an attractive place for businesses to operate. I want to thank Governor Ducey, our partners at SelectUSA, the Arizona Commerce Authority and the city of Phoenix for their coordination in making this a reality; and I welcome the Kudelski Group to Greater Phoenix and look forward to their growth.”Read the full release here.

View Post » Silicon Valley-based technology company Gainsight has announced an expansion to Greater Phoenix, AZ.

Gainsight expands operations to Phoenix

November 19, 2015

Silicon Valley-based technology company Gainsight has announced an expansion to Phoenix. The company, focused on customer success, will headquarter its corporate marketing at the 111 W. Monroe building in downtown Phoenix. Gainsight was named 48th on this year’s Inc. Magazine’s fastest growing private companies list, recording a 252% year-over-year growth in the past quarter. “This movement of fast-growing tech companies, such as Gainsight, expanding out of California is ultimately tied to the availability of a skilled workforce and strong tech culture in the Greater Phoenix region,” said Chris Camacho, president and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council. “We are excited to Gainsight continue its growth in this market, further adding to the next generation of tech in Greater Phoenix.” Read the full release. 

View Post » Greater Phoenix has become a top place to perform research due to the qualified candidates graduating from Arizona's universities, the variety of tax credits and the amount of profit that can be made

IRIS USA selects Surprise for western US regional headquarters

February 18, 2015

IRIS USA, Inc., a consumer products company that sells to retailers across America and a subsidiary of IRIS Ohyama, Inc., announced it will build its Western United States Regional Headquarters in Surprise, Ariz.In making the announcement during her State of the City address, Surprise Mayor Sharon Wolcott said, “This project is aligned with the city’s goal of attracting foreign direct investment from quality companies that want to be a part of the vision and vitality of Surprise. We could not ask for a better new neighbor. Welcome IRIS USA.”IRIS USA’s new 280,000-square-foot building will include office, manufacturing and distribution space.Read the full press release here.

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