Technology
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Worship Summit Live Returns to Help Ready Places of Worship for Live-Streaming Services
After four successful educational sessions in 2020, Worship Summit Live will return for a fifth session to guide worship leaders and volunteers on the latest technical training for video production and live-streaming services. On Thurs., Feb. 11 from 11 AM-5 PM, Worship Summit Live 5 will host church production and technology experts who will demonstrate…
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Tech Tips With Margaret: 9 Hints to Make Your Zoom Meetings More Productive and Less Draining
Wherever you turn, someone wants to have a Zoom meeting. They happen with the best of intentions, to update everyone on company goals or to refine the projected revenue estimates for next year’s budget. So what’s so wrong about having lots of meetings? It’s a time killer. Meeting scientist Joseph Allen, Ph.D., says senior managers…
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This Penn State Brandywine Junior Is Keeping Our Military Talking and Secure
Himani Vommi, a Penn State Brandywine junior, is busy these days writing computer code for Lockheed Martin, writes Mike McDade for news.psu.edu. It’s all in a day’s work when you’re pursuing a BA degree in cybersecurity analytics and operations, one of the new degrees available at the Brandywine campus in Middletown. Vommi is learning how…
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Worship Summit Live Returns to Help Ready Places of Worship for Live-Streaming Services
After four successful educational sessions in 2020, Worship Summit Live will return for a fifth session to guide worship leaders and volunteers on the latest technical training for video production and live-streaming services. On Thurs., Feb. 11 from 11 AM-5 PM, Worship Summit Live 5 will host church production and technology experts who will demonstrate…
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Phishing E-Mail Triggered Delaware County Cyberattack, Security Upgraded
The initial cyberattack on Delaware County’s information systems came Sept. 10 from a phishing e-mail to a county employee, reported the county’s Chief Information Officer, Frank Bilotta. He updated county council Jan. 6 on the attack and follow up steps to secure the county system from future attacks. The phishing e-mail contained malware3 that was…
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Zoom Phone From Haverford Systems Is the Next Step in the Business PBX Experience
Since the pandemic started and everyone went into some version of lockdown last spring, Zoom has become a household name; a way for people to connect, build relationships, and do business. Now the Zoom Phone, with more than 400 features, enhances and modernizes the Zoom and PBX experience. The Zoom Phone starts with video conferencing…
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Pennsylvania Passes One of Least Restrictive Autonomous Delivery Robot Laws
In November, Pennsylvania passed one of the nation’s least restrictive laws that regulate the movement speed and weight of autonomous delivery robots, writes Ryan Deto for the Pittsburgh City Paper. The law was passed without Gov. Tom Wolf’s signature and mostly along partisan lines, with Republicans supporting it and Democrats opposing and calling it a…
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It Was Malware That Took Down Delaware County Computers. Security Gets an Upgrade.
Delaware County reports that malware was the culprit that disabled parts of its computer network last week. It has restored critical systems and has strengthened its security. With the help of forensic experts, staff worked through the Thanksgiving holiday to restore the network. An investigation into the disruption is continuing. The malware, which was placed…
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Jennifer Morgan, Former SAP CEO in Newtown Square to Lead Digital Growth at Blackstone
Jennifer Morgan, the former Co-Chief Executive Officer for SAP, headquartered in Newtown Square, has joined the firm of Blackstone as its first Global Head of Portfolio Transformation and Talent. SAP is the largest provider of enterprise application software. Blackstone is one of the world’s leading investment firms. Morgan will head a team in Blackstone’s portfolio…
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Relay Network in Radnor Lays Foundation for Massive Growth as Companies Seek Out Its Software
The Radnor-based tech firm Relay Network is laying a foundation with two new key hires as it experiences tremendous growth, writes Michelle Caffrey for Philadelphia Business Journal. Relay makes customer engagement software used by companies such as Comcast, Citizens Bank and Independence Blue Cross. — Relay is building on a $30 million infusion of growth…
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Robot Deliveries Bill Passes State House Against Wishes of Delaware County Legislator
Delaware County State Rep. David Delloso (D-Delaware County) has come out against a bill that sets rules for operating driver-less robotic vehicles on Pennsylvania roads, writes Jan Murphy for pennlive.com. The legislation passed the state House of Representatives 105-97. It goes back to the state Senate to vote on House amendments to the bill. Democrats,…
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Newtown Square’s LifeBrand Wins Competition for Service That ‘Scrubs’ Harmful Posts From Social Media
Newtown Square social media startup LifeBrand has won $10,000 and complements from “Shark Tank” host Kevin O’Leary for its service of “scrubbing” harmful posts from social media, writes Paige Gross for technical.ly.com. LifeBrand competed with four other startup finalists from more than 1,000 companies in a competition hosted by the investment company StartEngine. The company…
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Villanova Engineers Help Design Respiratory Monitor for Early COVID-19 Warning in Patients
Villanova University engineers helped create a device that monitors at-risk individuals for early signs of COVID-19, writes Queen Muse for Philadelphia Magazine. The engineers partnered with RTM Vital Signs, a medical device company, to create the dime-sized acoustic sensor. Two of RTM’s co-founders, CEO Nancy Dicciani and Denise Devine met about 20 years ago when…
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Take Video Tour of Abandoned Birthplace of 6502 Microprocessor, Commodore 64 in Norristown
The birthplace of MOS Technology 6502 and Commodore 64 in Norristown today sits abandoned and in disarray, with some relics of its glorious past still scattered around, writes Bil Herd for the HackaDay. MOS Technology was founded in 1969 by Allen Bradley. Some of its products revolutionized the budding computer industry, including its venerable 6502…
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Jennifer Morgan Steps Down as Co-CEO of SAP Amid Pandemic Crisis
Jennifer Morgan, who became SAP’s co-CEO after longtime chief executive Bill McDermott stepped down, is herself leaving the position, writes William Sprouse for cfo.com. She will be leaving April 30. Christian Klein will be CEO at that point. Returning to a single CEO is in response to the coronavirus pandemic “to secure strong and clear…
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Amidst Coronavirus Outbreak, ‘Helping Your Church Live Stream’ Book Available Free to Houses of Worship to Pick Up in West Chester
Paul Richards will be giving away free copies of his book, Helping Your Church Live Stream, to as many houses of worship as possible during the coronavirus outbreak. Richards is Chief Streaming Officer at the StreamGeeks, located on Market Street in West Chester. Anyone interested in picking up a free book can do so from…
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Haverford Systems Has the Tools, Technology to Help Businesses Meet Remotely
Audiovisual tools have always been a powerful means of enhancing business communications and engaging a variety of audiences. Now, however, they’re becoming a necessity for companies, especially ones with remote employees. Current events (i.e., the coronavirus) have forced a number of businesses to rethink their modus operandi, particularly as it relates to meetings and travel.…
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Online Tool Developed by 2 Widener Students Connects Peers With Mental Health Resources
Two Widener University students have developed an online tool for students that directs them to mental health resources, writes Bethany Ao The Philadelphia Inquirer. Michaela Kolenkiewicz, 22, and Christiana Dunn, 21, developed the tool for Widener’s student portal, myWidener. It lists resources like the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and the university’s Counseling and Psychological Services.…
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