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1:01pm

Thu January 10, 2013
Tech

GlobalFoundries to move forward with $2 billion R&D expansion

Credit Marie Cusick / WMHT

The GlobalFoundries computer chip manufacturer announced earlier this week that the company will move forward with construction of a new research and development facility at its Fab 8 campus in Malta.

The facility, which will be called the Technology Development Center (TDC) represents another $2 billion investment in the Capital Region by the company, bringing the overall total to $8 billion. They cite a shift in the computing industry from PCs to mobile devices, which has driven demand for their chips.

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5:45am

Fri September 7, 2012
Tech

5 simple tips for Albany from Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak

Credit The DEMO Conference / via Flickr

Communities all over the world are vying to become "the next Silicon Valley" and New York's Capital District is no exception.

The local Chamber of Commerce came up with the nickname Tech Valley over a decade ago and it's finally starting to catch on. But despite the growth of technology companies, the area around Albany is still a far cry from that other, more famous valley in California.

So what is next for Tech Valley? And how can it grow?

That was the topic of a panel discussion on Thursday afternoon hosted by the computer chip manufacturer, GlobalFoundries. The guest of honor was technology pioneer, and co-founder of Apple, Steve Wozniak.

Here's some of his advice:

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