Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith joined CEOs and other leaders from around southeastern Wisconsin for a listening session this week, discussing several issues that have been permeating the news, social media and conversations around the water cooler.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, research and daily life – powering everything from smart services to advanced analytics. Behind every AI application is a network of data centers, the infrastructure that enables high-speed computing and large-scale data processing.
Last month, Yaskawa America announced plans to invest $180 million to build a new headquarters campus in the Franklin Business Park.
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Wisconsin is gaining national attention as a dynamic technology hub, attracting global corporations, high-growth startups, and pioneering researchers who are reshaping advanced manufacturing, biohealth, and clean energy. By aligning talent, resources, and industry partnerships, the state is creating a climate where innovation thrives and businesses scale.
Wisconsin has emerged as a hot spot for hyper-scale data centers, and the state’s top economic development official predicts more such projects.
Data centers are the new buzz for construction and development in Wisconsin as tech companies look to the Great Lakes for abundant, undeveloped land and a steady supply of fresh water. These high-tech facilities, which store and process large amounts of data, are becoming more sought after as artificial intelligence development advances.
Business and civic leaders from around the area joined Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley recently to show support for the county’s recent federal grant application to build an international terminal at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is one of just 10 airports across the U.S. to receive an Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Service Quality (ASQ) award in 2023.