Assistant Editor's Note

Digital technology has become a regular part of our work and personal lives, often so seamlessly integrated that we take it for granted. With the advent of smartphones, we essentially carry a high-tech version of a Swiss Army knife in our pockets. We have the ability to make a video call, record a voice memo, browse websites, shoot high resolution video and photos, and, of course, make phone calls with the touch of a finger.

What comes next? Where is the next technological frontier? How will tech impact our lives and communities in the future? These are questions many of us will see answered far sooner than we might think. Perhaps the most interesting questions have yet to even be imagined.

As we move deeper into the digital technology era, it’s important to remember that the key element in all of these innovations is the human element. In this issue you’ll find just a few of the many stories about people working with tech in Central Arizona. Every day we are inspired by these people and their stories. We hope that you will be, too.

-Angie Johnson-Schmit, Assistant Editor, Talking Glass Media, LLC