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Life in ArizonaPHOENIX, AZ (June 4, 2025) — Verizon Business has commercially launched Edge Transportation Exchange, a mobile-network vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication platform for connected vehicles, with multiple customers already signed on. Following a successful U.S. Department of Transportation and 5G Automotive Association joint demonstration, the Arizona Commerce Authority, Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), Rutgers University Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT), and Volkswagen Group of America (VW) have begun using the platform. The ACA was first to sign on as a platform partner for Edge Transportation Exchange, advancing from trial use to production.
READ MORE about Verizon Business Launches Vehicle-to-Everything Connected-Driving Platform With Multiple Customers»MESA, AZ (April 2, 2025) — Komatsu broke ground today on a new state-of-the-art facility in Mesa, Arizona, a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to growth and service excellence in the region. This expansion will triple Komatsu’s current operational footprint in Mesa. The new facility will span approximately 215,000 square feet and is scheduled for completion in the summer of 2026. The $80 million investment reflects Komatsu’s dedication to supporting its customers in the Southwestern U.S. Komatsu leadership celebrated the groundbreaking alongside several of the company’s mining customers, the Arizona Commerce Authority and the City of Mesa.
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