Apple Could Be Tapping Into the Colorado Altitude
According to a recent note from the local Boulder Daily Camera, speculation is swirling that the tech giant may be eyeing a new spot in the Boulder area. The piece highlights how Crescent Real Estate is on a mission to sell a whopping one‑million square feet spread over 21 buildings along the eastern campus.
Why the buzz?
- The agency has advertised a property as “a tech tenant’s playground”, leaving folks wondering who could possibly fit the bill.
- Latest marketing chatter hints that the unnamed lease holder is actually Apple, turning the spotlight on the company’s next big move.
- With the recent surge in tech office demand, it’s no surprise Apple is looking to expand their real‑estate footprint.
What’s in the deal?
More details will emerge as the partnership becomes official, but for now we’re just watching the headlines roll and joking that maybe Apple will start selling caffeinated iPads right off the Boulder campus.
Apple’s Colorado Power Play
Why 700 Engineers by 2026? The Big Picture
In a breezy chat with BizWest, Apple spilled the beans on gobbling up talent in the Rockies. The goal? A buzzing local workforce of about 700 tech wizards by the end of 2026.
Crunchy Numbers: Marketing Capital & Star‑Rating
- Apple’s marketing cap sits comfortably at $2.54 trillion.
- The undisclosed tenant—yes, the secret‑shrouded one—boasts a stellar AA+ credit rating.
Akonia Holographics: The Quiet AR Coup
Hank ahead into 2018, Apple snapped up Akonia Holographics, an AR lens maker. The high‑flying company was slated to help build Apple’s rumored AR glasses—yet, after the deal, whispers have been all hush‑hush.
What’s Next for the AR Kit?
- No new release notes, no tech updates.
- The ranger of the glass sphere remains a mystery.
In short, Apple’s Colorado moves echo its broader ambitions: a growing team, a massive marketing budget, and a secretive credit‑boosted partner that could be the key to glowing AR horizons.
