Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN) recently named the Palmetto State among its “Regional and State Clusters to Watch” in its first-ever Next 10 U.S. Biopharma Clusters report, highlighting emerging life sciences ecosystems beyond...
On July 26, a malware attack on AnMed caused doctor’s offices to be shuttered, surgeries to be rescheduled, and patients to be left largely in the dark about what (or who) caused the disruption. Nearly a month after the initial attack was launched, AnMed confirmed the hack was the work of "cybercriminals" who accessed the system's data, though specifics on what — and whose — data was stolen has not been revealed. "It was an attack that was orchestrated by a group of individuals motivated by financial gain, with complete disregard for the important role AnMed plays in this community and the overall health of our community," AnMed CEO William Kenley said in an Aug. 21 video statement. "Make no mistake, it was an attack on all of us."
Greenville-based cybersecurity consultant Mike Holcomb has a warning for manufacturers. It’s just a matter of time before you become a victim of a cyberattack. Most manufacturers are not prepared, he warns. “I work with quite a few manufacturers...
BMW has been one of the leaders in implementation of AI on the shop floor for nearly a decade. Brent Westmoreland, head of IT innovation and research, Americas for the BMW Group, notes the automaker has used AI for quality inspection since 2017,...
Fans of “The X-Files” might remember an episode during the sci-fi show’s first season in 1993 that involved artificial intelligence taking over operation of an office building. Astonished that AI could do this, FBI agent Fox Mulder exclaimed, “I...
Imagine walking into a restaurant and having a robot server or taking a tour of a local auto plant and seeing humans and collaborative robots working together on the assembly line. South Carolina businesses and manufacturers are evolving their...
A new report released by MHI and Deloitte finds that artificial intelligence (AI) is viewed as the most disruptive supply chain technology for the next decade. The 2026 MHI Annual Industry Report, “Rewiring the Future: A Supply Chain Playbook for...
South Carolina’s life sciences industry is booming, bringing with it wage and employment growth and economic expansion. “South Carolina’s life sciences industry is really no longer a story about potential, what it could be. It’s really a story...
The USPTO has issued updated inventorship guidance for AI-assisted inventions, superseding prior guidance and streamlining the standards that apply to patent applications involving AI tools. AI-assisted inventions are subject to the same...
Geopolitical instability, inflation-driven economic uncertainty, and sweeping regulatory change are the external forces most likely to shape company performance in 2026, according to the nation's top HR leaders. These findings are among the key...
DC BLOX provides connected data centers, from colocation facilities in growing markets to globally connected cable landing stations to hyperscale-ready build-to-suit campuses. DC BLOX also provides...
SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, has announced a $400,000 investment in QWERKY AI. The Columbia-based startup addresses the crisis of soaring computational costs, high energy use, and...
Duke Energy is advancing its commitment to customer safety by deploying artificial intelligence (AI) to detect scams targeting energy customers. This innovative technology scans websites, social media and paid advertisements for open-source social...
DC BLOX, a leading provider of connected data center and fiber network solutions across the Southeastern United States, announced that it has secured $240 million in HoldCo financing from Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a part...
New facility to add capacity for five more subsea cables
Training for local workforce in tech, energy sector included
A Roundtable discussion on artificial intelligence
"AI is a tool — not a partner, advisor, soulmate, or leader. It amplifies human capacity but can’t replace judgment, creativity, or vision."
TD SYNNEX President Reyna Thompson reflects on leading a multi-billion-dollar company
Camden, SC, plant part of five-year plan