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KZZ··on DarkSide ransomware gang quits after servers, Bitcoin stash seized
$5 million is 1/10 the annual salary of some developers?
KZZ··on Wisconsin has negotiated a dramatically scaled-back deal with Foxconn
For the record, they have put something up. Currently 1 large empty buildings and 2 medium sized, filled buildings. Also one perplexing glass globe.
KZZ··on Wisconsin has negotiated a dramatically scaled-back deal with Foxconn
For information, the plant has been built. The building is there, just empty.
KZZ··on Wisconsin has negotiated a dramatically scaled-back deal with Foxconn
Also a Wisconsinite here. I've been involved with the deal and haven't noticed any care about any watershed related things. Most of the business they've attracted so far are companies who want contract manufacturing outside of mainland China. The large "screen factory" is still largely empty, and they have no concrete plans for it, but the side projects which piggybacked on to that plan have seen some success.
KZZ··on Wisconsin has negotiated a dramatically scaled-back deal with Foxconn
The new approach is contract manufacturing for customers who are uncomfortable with manufacturing being performed in China, speaking from first-hand experience. This demand does exist and is what is going to be leveraged in the new park.