Month: June 2023

The U.S. Department of Defense, through the Defense Microelectronics Activity, Trusted Access Program Office, has accredited GlobalFoundries’ advanced manufacturing facility in Malta as a Category 1A Trusted Supplier with the ability to manufacture secure semiconductors for a range of critical aerospace and defense applications.

The latest milestone in the longstanding partnership between the government and GlobalFoundries, the accreditation was enabled by GlobalFoundries’ ability to meet requirements for having stringent security processes, equipment, and oversight in place to accept and protect sensitive information and manufacture trusted chips in a way that ensures they are secure and uncompromised. 

These securely manufactured chips include those manufactured on GlobalFoundries’ most advanced 12nm FinFET technologies, and will be used in DoD systems on land, air, sea, and in space, officials said.

“The secure manufacturing of semiconductors is critical to safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity, and reliability of the technology that powers our modern world, and nowhere is this more important than aerospace, defense, and critical infrastructure systems,” said Dr. Thomas Caulfield, president and CEO of GlobalFoundries. “We are proud to deepen our relationship with the Defense Department, and to receive DMEA accreditation at our New York manufacturing facility. GlobalFoundries differentiated chip technologies provide optimized performance for critical DoD systems, and we are uniquely positioned by our ability to provide secure semiconductor manufacturing at scale.”

By Susan Elise Campbell

A new eatery downtown Ballston Spa is inventing fresh ways to satisfy the palates of a variety of customers, whether their tastes are more traditional or more adventurous. 

It’s called 42 Fusion, and owners Alicia Halse and Tino Lopez soft-launched their concept restaurant at 42 Front St. in May.

“When people hear the word ‘fusion’ they usually think about Asian cuisine,” said Halse. “But we are blending the flavors and spices of Mexico with classic Italian ingredients.”

Halse and Lopez became family friends in recent years. The first time Lopez’s daughter told Halse about her father’s Mexican lasagna, she thought, “No way, I love my ricotta,” she said.

But the oaxaca cheese with chorizo sausage —along with traditional meat and mozzarella —formed a flavor profile that Halse said was better than any lasagna she had tasted before. 

Southern Adirondack Realtors announced the appointment of Sarah Wisdorf as the interim association executive/CEO. 

With experience in senior management positions and leadership skills, Wisdorf is well-suited to guide SAR during this transition period, the organization said. 

As interim CEO, Wisdorf will oversee the daily operations of SAR, focusing on financial and legal oversight, public relations, and compliance. She will be responsible for executing the organization’s strategic plan, ensuring the smooth functioning of the association, and fostering growth and development within the real estate industry in the Southern Adirondack region.

 SAR President-Elect Jessica Sherry, who also served as the chair of the Search Committee, said Wisdorf “brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to SAR. Her strategic thinking, strong leadership skills, and dedication to our industry make her an ideal fit for the interim CEO role. We are confident that under Sarah’s guidance, SAR will continue to thrive and provide exceptional support to our members.”

 “We are thrilled to welcome Sarah to our team,” said SAR President Eden Whitaker. “Her track record of success and her commitment to excellence make her an outstanding choice for this critical role. We believe her leadership will drive SAR forward and help us achieve our goals of serving our members and promoting the real estate profession.”