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Panel discussion: Maintaining critical infrastructure during challenging times

Never in history has digital infrastructure become the critical communication hub for society as during these unprecedented times brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Enabling 7x24x365 public safety, healthcare, telecommunications, water and energy requires an extraordinary level of seamless coordination, communication and planning to ensure citizens are safe, connected and have access to reliable utilities. But what measures, strategies and best practices does it actually take to make it all happen?

The Arizona Technology Council held a virtual panel discussion with a distinguished panel of infrastructure expert from the City of Mesa, Cyxtera Technologies, Salt River Project and Life 365 Inc. Panelists discussed he vital role infrastructure plays in the economy, the growth of technology jobs in the infrastructure space, and the new opportunities in a true sustainability-driven economy. Moderated by Kirk Busch, CEO of BigData Southwest & the chairman of Az4Solar.org, it was a fantastic discussion and well worth a listen.

 

KIRK BUSCH
CEO of BigData Southwest
Chairman of Az4Solar.org

Kirk Busch has over 25 years experience in the global semiconductor industry. For the last decade, he has focused on economic development in the energy and data center industries. Busch currently serves on the Board of AzSTEM and chairs the Data Center Advisory Board of the Arizona Energy Consortium.

 

 

Travis Cutright
CIO
City of Mesa

Lael Hester
Solutions Architect
Cyxtera Technologies

Frank McRae
Electric & Gas Utility
City of Mesa

Karla Moran
Economic Development
Salt River Project

Kent Dicks
CEO
Life 365

 

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About the Tech Sector Speaker Series
Join the Arizona Technology Council for its new 2020 AZ Tech Sector Speaker Series that brings together tech titans, outstanding CTOs, advocates, innovators and industry champions of existing and emerging sectors who are reshaping Arizona’s tech ecosystem. This expert panel forum advances Arizona’s tech evolution and growing designation as a tech hub. With a diverse range of experience and technology backgrounds, these tech titans are leading the way and making a positive and lasting impact on the local technology industry. Interested in becoming a panelist, moderator or sponsor? VISIT HERE to learn more about this exciting new event series and to see the topics that we’ll be covering in Phoenix.

 

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