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Time for a 6th C? Computers are driving Arizona's economy

12News Phoenix Most Arizona kids learn the five C’s: Copper, Cattle, Citrus, Climate and Cotton. Federal data suggests it may be time to add a sixth, because computers and computer chips are now driving the state’s economy. According to the U.S. International Trade Administration,...

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Time for a 6th C? Computers are driving Arizona's economy

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Arizona modernizes public health services with AI

May 26, 2026

Big News Network Artificial intelligence is creating new pathways to patient services in the Arizona healthcare system. It is part of a growing trend of providers using AI to improve diagnostics and service availability. AI is improving access to care, reducing administrative costs and providing...

Arizona Technology Council to Host 13th Annual Cybersecurity Summit

May 18, 2026

Event to Bring Together Business and Government Leaders to Address Emerging Threats and Strengthen State’s Security Ecosystem   PHOENIX, May 18, 2026 – The Arizona Technology Council, in partnership with the Arizona Commerce Authority and Arizona Cyber Threat Response Alliance (ACTRA), w...

Arizona exports surge 37% to $44.4B, second-fastest growth rate in the nation

May 15, 2026

Photo by Jie Cali from Pexels  Phoenix Business Journal Story Highlights Arizona’s exports totaled $44.4 billion in 2025, growing 37% annually. Mexico accounted for 32.8% of Arizona exports, a 63.6% year-over-year increase. Arizona ranked No. 4 nationally in semiconductor manufacturing wit...

Arizona Technology Council Urges Preservation of Economic Development Tools Following Governor’s Budget Veto

May 7, 2026

Council Highlights Importance of Refundable R&D Tax Credit and Arizona Commerce Authority Programs to Sustain Innovation and Economic Growth PHOENIX, May 7, 2026 – The Arizona Technology Council today issued a statement following Gov. Katie Hobbs’ veto of the proposed FY 2027 state budget...

TechTalk eNews: April 2026

May 7, 2026

TechTalk enews provides a monthly round-up of member updates, technological advancements, energy news, milestones and awards, industry news and featured content on the Council’s annual sponsors. Check out what’s happening in the Council’s March 2026 issue of TechTalk!

Arizona Technology Council Welcomes New Board Members with Expertise in IT Services and Workforce Solutions

May 1, 2026

ASU Knowledge Enterprise’s Neil Calfee and Air2O’s Tom Sullivan Bring Deep Experience in Innovation, Operations and Global Growth PHOENIX, May 1, 2026 — The Arizona Technology Council today announced it has appointed Neil Calfee, executive director of Economic Development + Innovation Zones...

Arizona needs sustainable data centers now more than ever | Opinion

Apr 25, 2026

The Arizona Republic Data centers have been a hot-button issue in Arizona but the governor’s task force report on energy shows sustainable practices using solar or wind power are crucial to their success. Steve Zylstra and Kelly Trombley Arizona’s data center revolution is here to stay. ...

Botco.ai to Participate in Arizona Technology Council’s 2026 Smart City + Digital Transformation Conference

Apr 20, 2026

az central Botco.ai to showcase Agentic AI at Arizona Technology Council’s April 27 conference, highlighting human-centered digital transformation. “Digital transformation works when it starts with people. AI can make experiences more human-centered. I’m excited to share how organizations ...

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