TechTalk enews: November 2020

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Intel to acquire SigOpt to scale AI productivity and performance, Avnet names new CEO, the City of Tempe and Arizona State University to collaborate on climate action with new graduate course, CellTrust leader recognized as a Top 25 FinTech CEO, WebPT wins 2020 Arizona Corporate Excellence Community Impact Award, Perimeter83 expands offerings for University of Advancing Technology alum, Botco.ai named Most Outstanding Startup by ACA Venture Ready Accelerator, M3 Commercial Moving & Logistics launches junk removal division, AdviNow Medical recognized as one of the most innovative healthcare solution providers, and more. Read the complete update >>

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Council releases 2021 Public Policy Guide

Through the collective strength of its members, the Council informs and educates policymakers on issues that are important to Arizona’s technology sectors. In creating the 2021 Public Policy Guide, the Council and its Public Policy Committee outlines the goals, principles and positions that will be introduced during the Arizona Legislature’s 2021 session to advance the position of Arizona’s technology-based companies.

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TechConnect Fall 2020 Issue: The Future of Transportation

As you’ll see in this issue of TechConnect Magazine, moving cargo without a human pilot aboard is just scratching the surface for the future of transportation. Arizona already is part of the solution when it comes to relieving the expected congestion by using the skies and roads in more efficient ways.

In addition, Autonomous vehicles already are being put through their paces on Arizona roads and more vehicles soon will be able get from here to there without spewing emissions. Get ready for a joy ride into your future!

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AZTC’s November 2020 Podcast was Electrifying!

During the Arizona Technology Council’s November 2020 podcast, Andrew Christian, Vice President of Business Development and Defense at Nikola Motor Company and Dominic Papa, Vice President of Smart State Initiatives at the Arizona Commerce Authority, kicked off the conversation by discussing the importance of collaboration and how working together is seen as a critical key to the future of vehicle transportation.

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SciTech Institute invites collaborators for 2021 Arizona SciTech Festival

W SciTech Institute is looking for industry and business partners to make the 10th year of the Arizona SciTech Festival an even bigger celebration of STEM, and a more rewarding and valuable experience for participants. There are several ways your organization can be part of the festival: hold a workshop or demonstration; deliver a presentation; join a panel of speakers or deliver a virtual tour of your business. Contact SciTech Institute Executive Director Dr. Jeremy Babendure for more info: [email protected]

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Renewable Energy News: November 2020 Round-up

The Arizona Corporation Commission decides Arizona power must come from 100% carbon-free sources by 2050, customers of Arizona Public Service Company (APS) will soon power their homes and businesses with more clean energy, new Arizona State University engineering program supports a sustainable energy future, the International Energy Agency announces solar power is now the cheapest form of energy, Arizona-based advanced materials company EnKoat featured in the 2020 50 to Watch List for its is development of energy-efficient building coatings to combat climate change, British Columbia-based ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp. has recently opened locations in Kierland Commons and the Arrowhead Towne Center where you can check out the innovative company’s signature electric vehicle, and more.