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Philly Tech Trends: Upgrade This to Stay Connected in a Work-From-Home World
Developing a true hybrid workplace takes time and effort. Some might assume it is as simple as figuring out how to use Zoom and you are good to go. But that does not mean much if your office’s audio setup is lacking. Writer Carolyn Heinze discusses this for SCN, saying how one of the biggest…
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Qlik Teams Up with Blacks In Technology Foundation to Increase African-American Tech Inclusion
King of Prussia-based Qlik is teaming up with the Blacks In Technology (BIT) Foundation to support efforts to increase representation of people of African descent in the Greater Philadelphia technology industry. As a regional sponsor, Qlik will collaborate with BIT Philadelphia to provide training and upskilling for workers who are transitioning into tech and technology…
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SAP in Newtown Square Ups Outlook as More Companies Switch IT to Cloud
Things are looking good at the German business software group SAP as more companies swith their IT operations to the cloud, w rites Supantha Mukherjee for Reuters. SAP, with its American headquarters in Newtown Square, raised its full-year outlook for a third time based on a strong showing in the third quarter. “We see record…
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Mental Health and Wellness ‘Part of the Fabric’ at Qlik, Where Employees Thrive in a Compassionate Workplace
Oct. 10 was World Mental Health Day, an occasion that Qlik, the data analytics firm based in King of Prussia, observes every year with several offerings for employees. Throughout the entire year, in fact, the company provides mental health and wellness support, which makes for healthier, happier, and more productive teams. With more than 50,000…
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Philly Tech Trends: Game Center Round1 Entertainment Shows Off Impressive New Security System
As much as companies value most of their customers, the unfortunate reality is that businesses will eventually encounter deceitful people trying to take advantage of them. That is why any serious organization needs to have a quality security system. However, even with such measures, technological limitations can be an impediment to the best plans. That…
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Philly Tech Trends: Warning! Hackers May Have Access to your Company’s Video Surveillance Security Systems
If you installed cameras on your property it is no doubt because you were worried about your security. However, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) now says you may actually be opening yourself up to a security risk from hackers accessing your cameras. Scott McQuarrie of TechDecisions elaborates, stating how the concern is so significant that…
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Identity of Facebook Whistleblower Revealed on ’60 Minutes’
The identity of the Facebook whistleblower who caused a firestorm for the social media company by releasing internal documents was revealed on CBS’s 60 Minutes as Frances Haugen, writes Clare Duffy for CNN. A product manager who worked on civic integrity issues at Facebook, Haugen said the documents show that the company is aware its…
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Philly Tech Trends: Protecting Your Warehouse Against the Most Common Threats
Warehouses are an important way to keep merchandise organized and safe, but lack of preparation can lead to your inventory being jeopardized nonetheless. There are a lot of potential hazards you need to have plans for if you don’t want any nasty surprises. Courtesy of Techiexpert, here are some of the most common threats to…
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Qlik: Data Is Changing the World, and We Cannot Afford to Leave Future Generations Behind
Prior to the pandemic, there were concerns about the gaps in education and training for children and young people. But in the words of UNICEF, COVID-19 has “exacerbated the learning crisis.” In fact, a recent study by Asian Development Bank estimates that the learning losses from school closures across Asia Pacific (APAC) will result in…
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Qlik Teams Up with Russia’s Largest Digital Services Provider to Increase Data Literacy in Telecom Market
Qlik has teamed up with Rostelecom, Russia’s largest integrated digital services provider, to launch an open data literacy marathon. The data-driven marathon is part of Rostelecom’s large-scale program for data literacy development. Providing a wider audience with access to the marathon, the company aims to increase data literacy both in the telecom market and within the wider…
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Tech Tips: How to Protect Your Organization with Zoom Events’ Security Features
In July, Zoom officially unveiled its newest tool for assisting with virtual communication, Zoom Events. As the name suggests, this is a tool that lends towards the virtual functionality Zoom has become synonymous with, but is now specifically catered towards organizing events. That could mean a virtual concert, long-distance weekly art classes, or corporate events…
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See How This Area Grad Co-Created the Second-Most-Visited Website in the World
Twin Valley High School graduate Chad Hurley left PayPal in the early 2000s to start a new video-streaming website with no guarantee of success, writes Avery Hartmans for Business Insider. That is something both he and his co-creators Jawed Karim and Steve Chen made sure to tell every new recruit. They promised them nothing beyond…
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Wayne Developer of AI Tracking Risky Transactions Acquired by RightSource
Wayne-based QuantaVerse, maker of AI that tracks risky financial transactions, has been acquired by AML RightSource, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. The platform looks for patterns and discerning anomalies to reduce financial crime risk. Often, those anomalies are missed. The platform also reduces false positives and speeds up investigations. QuantaVerse was featured in…
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Tech Tips With Margaret: How Zoom Has Prepared the Corporate World for Hybrid Work
Health restrictions are continuing to change on a near weekly basis, but for many the option to rejoin the office has returned. Obviously, many are still concerned about that prospect, or have even grown to prefer remote work. This means many offices are going to be a hybrid of on-site employees and virtual employees for…
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King of Prussia’s Qlik Walks the Talk, Uses Its Own Products to Help Employees Grow Within the Company
A manager’s recent move within his company highlights the process it has in place for employee advancement, especially for those looking for a new challenge. As the new Vice President for Strategic Growth & Transformation at Qlik, Gavin O’Leary is happy to be a little out of his comfort zone. Originally from Ireland with a…
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Delaware County Springs for $2.4M in IT Upgrades to Foil Future Hackers
Delaware County is spending $2.4 million to upgrade its information technology to prevent future hacks like the one from November. Officials ended up paying a $500,000 cyber ransom, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. County council unanimously approved the funds. They will cover $335,000 in wages and salaries, $120,000 for consulting fees, $682,577…
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Tech Tips With Margaret: How Zoom Has Prepared the Corporate World for Hybrid Work
Health restrictions are continuing to change on a near-weekly basis, but for many, the option to rejoin the office has returned. Obviously, many are still concerned about that prospect or have even grown to prefer remote work. This means many offices are going to be a hybrid of on-site employees and virtual employees for the…
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In Response to a Competitive Hiring Market, King of Prussia Tech Firm Qlik Innovates Its Talent Acquisition Methods
The current employment market has been turned on its ear thanks, in part, to the pandemic and its aftermath. In response, a significant slice of the U.S. workforce has shifted its work arrangement. Employees are retiring outright, leaving traditional jobs for entrepreneurial efforts, or scaling back to part-time positions. On the employers’ side, this exit…
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