Technology & Innovation
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A/V Tech Trends for 2026 Bring the Future to Life
The new year brings new excitement in the professional audiovisual industry, as we see all the amazing products and technology that have been under development finally hitting the market. 2026 is no exception, with much new in the A/V world that will change the way your business runs. The Haverford Systems team has spent the…
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Transparent Video Walls in Action: Haverford Systems Shows How to Make an Impact
In many buildings across the Philadelphia region, glass is a central part of modern design. Lobbies, storefronts, and common areas are designed to feel open, bright, and inviting. But that openness can create a challenge when organizations want to add digital messaging without blocking light or interrupting the flow of a space. That was the…
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Power Home Remodeling Tops Computerworld’s IT Workplace Rankings
Power Home Remodeling’s strategy of making technology a core business strategy has earned it the number one spot among midsize companies for the 2026 Best Places to Work in IT, writes Timothy Alexander for MyChesco. The honor was bestowed by Computerworld. It’s the first time Power, headquartered in Chester, has ranked No. 1 in the…
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Delco Man’s Christmas Light App Started Local. Now it’s Nationwide with 55,000 users
Delaware County resident Mike Kane’s holiday app, ChristmasPrism, is based on the idea that Delco homeowners could share and search for holiday light displays. He was expecting maybe 50 users by Christmas. Try 55,000, and the app’s gone national, writes Victor Fiorillo for phillymag.com. “It’s been insane,” says Kane. “We are in 40 states. We’re…
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New Survey Reveals How Pennsylvanians Feel About Statewide Rise in Data Centers
A new poll recently revealed how Pennsylvanians feel about the wave of data centers being proposed throughout the state, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The survey, conducted by Real Clear Politics and Emerson College, asked Pennsylvania residents how they feel about data centers being built in the state and in their area. Over…
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Tinder Bots Are Taking Over the Dating App, and One Philly User Had This Interesting Encounter
Tinder bots are becoming more prevalent within the popular dating app and as a result, one Philadelphia user found it’s doing something she never previously witnessed, writes Patrick Rapa for Philadelphia Magazine. The user was on the app and noticed that a bot started using Philadelphia landmarks as a way to seduce Philadelphians. Specifically, the…
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At Philadelphia-Based Honeygrow, AI is Proving to Be a Game-Changer
Back in 2012, honeygrow opened its first location at 16th and Sansom streets in Center City Philadelphia. Founder Justin Rosenberg wanted to create a new space that brings people together with high quality, wholesome, and simple foods. Since its opening, honeygrow has become known for its stir-fry, salads, and honeybars. Fast forward to more than…
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In a Smart Phone World, Some in Delaware County Crave Landlines
There’s a growing consumer movement to bring back landlines as an alternative to smartphones, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Parents, particularly, want the old technology back for their children. Groups like Delco Unplugged are encouraging parents to wait until their children are in high school to introduce smartphones. The worry is over mental…
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Plan for Major Data Center at Former Pennhurst Site Faces Resident Opposition
A plan to redevelop the former Pennhurst State School and Hospital site in East Vincent Township into a large-scale data center is meeting resistance from nearby residents, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Megan Heiken, who recently purchased a home near the site, recently launched an online petition, urging her neighbors and local officials…
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Maximize Your Meeting Space with a Display That Fits
Whether it’s a tiny screen that looks like a postage stamp from the most distant seat, or a too-large display that makes everyone feel like they’re sitting in the front row of a movie theater, an improperly sized video display can be the small detail that throws off your ability to effectively share presentations, teleconferencing,…
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Delaware County Woman Uses AI to Appeal Health Insurance Denial
When Delaware County resident Joani Reisen lost her health insurance coverage for a critical medication she needed, she appealed using a new AI platform that made the appeal work much easier, writes Joshua Sidorowicz for CBS News Philadelphia. Reisen had been using Concerta, which treats attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, for more than a decade to help her…
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Do You Know Pennsylvania’s Most Misspelled Word?
When it comes to food, Pennsylvanians feel the need to get it right. We love our food. But…not many of us know how to spell our beloved PA foods. Google Trends dubbed “sauerkraut” and dozens of other hard-to-spell words as America’s Most Misspelled Words in honor of a National Spelling Bee, according to a report…
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Local Business Owners Connect with the Future of A/V
Delaware Valley businesses got a look down the fairway of audiovisual technology recently at the HavaTech Showcase presented by Haverford Systems at Topgolf in King of Prussia. The late-August event featured a wide variety of vendors in the A/V space who were there to share their future-ready products, technology, and services with dozens of IT…
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Conshohocken’s ActiveProtective Launches Tango Belt, Eyes Nationwide Expansion
Conshohocken-based ActiveProtective has launched the Tango Belt, a fall prevention device that has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to ActiveProtective CEO Wamis Singhatat, the company opted to distribute the product directly as a licensed and accredited durable medical equipment distributor. “We will be…
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Falls’ Amazon Data Center Sparks Official Joy and Environmental Concern
The 1-million-square-foot Amazon data center planned for Falls Township has pleased elected officials but has raised concerns among environmental advocates, writes Naomi Weiss for the Bucks County Beacon. Announced in June, the complex will be at the Keystone Trade Center. It is part of Amazon’s $20 billion AI and cloud infrastructure investment in Pennsylvania, aligning…
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Meet the Boomi Scientist Connecting the World from Conshohocken
In Conshohocken, Boomi is tackling one of the digital age’s toughest challenges, writes Jon Stojan for Digital Journal. The artificial intelligence company is connecting siloed systems so a business’s data can flow seamlessly. Principal Data Scientist Swagata Ashwani has led innovations that are reshaping industries worldwide. Her flagship creation, Boomi GPT, uses natural language processing…
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TikTok Trial Puts Bala Cynwyd’s Susquehanna International Group in the Spotlight
A high-stakes trial is underway in Norristown that could impact billions tied to TikTok, and Susquehanna International Group is at the center of it, writes Jesse Bunch for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Two former contractors are suing the Bala Cynwyd investment firm. They aledge that they were cut out of profits after helping to identify the…
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UPenn Bets on AI Future with Betty Supercomputer in Collegeville
The University of Pennsylvania joined the AI arms race with Betty, a new supercomputer located in Collegeville, about 30 miles from its main campus, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Betty, a glass-walled stack of central and graphics processing units with data storage, will run AI models that generate findings after searching and…
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