Information Technology

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Futuristic manufacturing floor with robotic arms and AI interfaces, illustrating the integration of artificial intelligence in production.

High Costs and Challenges of AI Integration in Manufacturing

Implementing a single AI project for production optimization can cost a manufacturer up to $700,000, with nearly half of that budget dedicated solely to integrating existing operational and IT...

Rick Donovan·September 13, 2026

A symbolic representation of a locked critical infrastructure IT system with a figure trying to gain repair access, highlighting the threat to public services.

Tools & Equipment

Colorado Bill Proposes Critical Infrastructure IT Exemption

In Colorado, a state known for championing the right to repair everything from wheelchairs to farm equipment, a new bill, SB26-090, now seeks to exclude 'critical infrastructure' information technolog

Luis Ortega·April 21, 2026