Technology & Innovation
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Improve Your Law Firm’s Function with A/V Upgrades
Legal settings offer multiple challenges for establishing safe, secure and easy-to-use audiovisual solutions. But with expert support and guidance, law offices can benefit from advances in A/V technology. “The first thing to consider in a legal environment is, as you might expect, privacy,” said Eddie Miles, an Integration Account Manager at Haverford Systems in Downingtown.…
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As West Chester’s Fullthrottle Grows Rapidly, New CEO Aims for Even Faster Growth
West Chester-based Fullthrottle.ai is one of the fastest-growing companies in the Philadelphia region, but new CEO Ken Kennedy wants to go even faster, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Kennedy took over leadership at the advertising technology company in February, replacing co-founder David Regn. Most recently, Kennedy served as chief operating officer for…
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Room Scheduling Systems Help Philadelphia Offices Run Smoothly
Of all the challenges in the 21st-century workplace, scheduling a room to hold a meeting shouldn’t be among them. Still, even in the most high-tech buildings, knowing that a conference room will be available when your team needs it sometimes remains a roll of the dice. Fortunately, it’s now possible to design modern workplace integrations…
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Philadelphia Ranks Among Smartest Cities in the Nation, New Study Finds
A new study ranking the smartest cities in the United States has Philadelphia ranked at number 10, according to Andreea Neculae for CoworkingCafe. The rankings were heavily determined by how each city is doing in terms of technology-driven urban development. It uses 13 key metrics, which are then categorized in three weighted groups: Smart Infrastructure…
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Kinetic LED Video Walls Are the Next Step in Futuristic Display
Dramatic displays that combine moving surfaces with the modern capabilities of LED technology have recently begun appearing at trade shows throughout the world. Known in the industry as kinetic LED video walls, these displays merge the clean, large-format graphics and special effects available by linking multiple LED screens together with sound and structural components that…
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Palantir CEO Alex Karp, a Haverford College Grad, Takes on Tech Industry
Palantir CEO and Haverford College graduate Alex Karp thinks tech companies are lost, creating diversions for consumers instead of defending the nation, writes Eric Schwartz for The Wall Street Journal. For more than two decades, the billionaire has run Palantir, a data analysis firm that lists the U.S. military and intelligence agencies among its clients.…
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SAP North America is Helping Companies Find Ways to Use AI
Software giant SAP North America, headquartered in Newtown Square, is one of the leading companies helping businesses determine practical uses for AI, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Jared Coyle, chief AI officer for SAP North America, expects more companies to adopt this technology as they find value in AI’s ability to solve…
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Local Author Pioneers a New Era in Sports Video and Analysis
Sports video is rapidly transforming the world of athletics, empowering coaches, athletes, and analysts to elevate their performance and engagement through cutting-edge technology. From game-day recordings to live streaming and performance analytics, video has become an indispensable tool for teams at every level. Leading this revolution is Paul Richards, a lifelong resident of Chester County…
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Facility Paging Systems Keep Your Whole Team Informed
Anyone who’s worked in a manufacturing or warehouse environment knows communication in large spaces, often among loud machinery and vehicles, differs significantly from what their front-office counterparts experience. A message that might simply be delivered via a messaging app or email is often lost on these team members. That’s why an effective and efficient overhead…
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Haverford School District Student Data Accessed in National Hack
The Haverford Township and Lower Merion School Districts have been hit by a national data breach involving PowerSchool data software, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Accessed data may have included “personally identifiable information” for staff and students, including names, addresses, and student health and grade information. Haverford Township school officials notified families Wednesday…
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Expanding Your Business in 2025? A/V Upgrades Will Help You Grow
The arrival of the new year naturally brings thoughts about upgrading our lives, whether it’s getting to the gym more often or ensuring our businesses continue to flourish. If business growth and expansion are some of your resolutions for the new year, it might be time to reexamine the performance of your A/V systems. From…
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Make 2025 the Year to Upgrade Your Hybrid Meeting System
While business forecasters are calling for an increased emphasis on employees returning to their physical offices, the explosion of remote employees and the need to connect across geography and time zones still makes hybrid meetings a business necessity. With that in mind, few things disrupt a hybrid meeting more than dated technology, said A.J. Antonio,…
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Large Sky Drones, 1st Seen in New Jersey, Now in Delaware County
The FBI continues to investigate mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey even as new reports come in about Delaware County drones showing up in towns, reports staff for 6abc. Viewers of Action News have been sending in videos of drone sightings. Numerous reports to Action News reported flying objects in Media and Broomall, as well…
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New Tech for 2025 Brings the Real-Time Whiteboard to Teleconferencing
Whether it’s during brainstorming sessions, development meetings, or just to keep track of group collaboration, using a whiteboard is a low-tech but highly effective way to make sure everyone in your group knows what’s going on. But what about your remote team members? With traditional teleconferencing technology, whiteboards in Zoom or Teams windows can be…
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Delaware County Schools Up Digital Defense Against Cyberattacks
There has been an increase in cyberattacks on Delaware County schools so efforts are underway to keep districts protected, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. “Not only are they increasing in quantity, they’ve also become more sophisticated,” said Khalid Ayyubov, chief information and technology office of the Delaware County Intermediate Unit. “Some attacks make it…
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Commit to Clarity with Digital Signage and Wayfinding from Haverford Systems
As facility improvements go, adding digital signage and wayfinding is an easy and cost-effective way to improve the visitor and employee experience at large, complex sites like corporate offices, airports, hospitals and healthcare facilities, and colleges and universities. Digital signage makes it easy to display dynamic content like company updates, upcoming events, and mass notifications.…
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2 Delaware County Tech Firms Among Fastest Growing in Nation
Seven Philadelphia-area companies made the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list, including two from Delaware County, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Deloitte’s 30th annual Fast 500 list ranks tech companies based on revenue growth from 2020 to 2023. The compilation is a mix of private and public companies. Radnor-based Marinus Pharmaceuticals fell into…
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How PTZOptics Is Revolutionizing Photography with New AI Tools
Headquartered in Downingtown, PTZOptics has become a leading innovator in professional cameras and remote video technology. This local company is pioneering a new era in photography and videography with cutting-edge AI tools and Computer Vision, allowing camera operators to automatically track and follow subjects in real time. New AI features like background removal and AI…







































