Technology
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Delco’s New Voting System Combines Paper Ballots and Electronic Scanning (see video)
A new scanner that uses paper ballots will be at the Delaware County polls in time for the Pennsylvania April 28, 2020 Primary. Delaware County Council unanimously voted Oct. 23 to purchase the Hart Verity 2.3.4 Voting System. According to an online demonstration video, voters fill out a paper ballot and insert it into the…
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DELCO Careers – Cabrini University
Located in Radnor, Cabrini University is a residential Catholic school welcoming learners of all faiths, cultures, and backgrounds with a focus on academic excellence, leadership development, and a commitment to social justice. Director of Enrollment Data Management This position creates and maintains documentation on enrollment management systems and data processes; manages, maintains and ensures data integrity for…
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Villanova Man With Photo Enhancement Skills Helps Police Crack Cold Murder Case
In 2015, Byron Wolfe of Villanova helped Pennsylvania State Police detective Andrew Martin enhance 24-year-old photographs, writes Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. His two hours of work would eventually lead to the Sept. 3, 2019 arrest of Theodore Dill Donahue in the 1991 slaying of Denise Sharon Kulb, his ex-girlfriend. Investigators said the photo…
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Delco Leadership: Jennifer & Mike Morgan
Jennifer Morgan, President, SAP Americas and Asia Pacific Japan, and her husband Michael speak with DELCO Today about their respective upbringings in Northern Virginia. Although their high schools were rivals, they hadn’t met until Jennifer graduated from James Madison and Michael graduated from Virginia, and both were working at Andersen Consulting. Jennifer shares how she…
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SAP CEO Bill McDermott Steps Down After 10 Years; Tripled Company’s Value
Newtown Square-based SAP reported strong growth in its cloud business for the third quarter, even as its chief executive, Bill McDermott announced he was stepping down after a decade leading the software firm, writes Joe Miller for the Philadelphia Business Journal. McDermott more than tripled the company’s market value as it transitioned to cloud computing. …
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DELCO Careers – Boeing
With a location in Ridley Park, Boeing is an American multinational corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells airplanes, rotorcraft, rockets, and satellites. Boeing has recently secured new contracts that will bring more jobs to Ridley Park. Programmer Analyst/Developer This position designs and develops new integrations supporting business contracts; supports supply chain integration environments including application integration services; participates in requirements gathering workshops; and…
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DELCO Careers – Wawa
Wawa, the beloved Media-based chain of convenience stores with a highly passionate fan base, has almost 700 stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and Central Florida, and is continuing to expand with new catering options. Network Infrastructure Team Lead This position acts as subject matter expert for networking and infrastructure management and monitoring…
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DELCO Careers – SAP
Headquartered in Newtown Square, SAP is a growing market leader in innovative enterprise application software, helping companies of all sizes and industries innovate through simplification. Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst This position develops and produces written tactical and strategic intelligence reports constructed from analysis of developing cyber events; contributes to daily and weekly updates for distribution…
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Delco Studying Solutions for 911 Police Radio Interference Problem
Atmospheric interference known as “ducting” created four or five instances Saturday where emergency responders could not reach Delaware County’s 911 center on portable radios, writes Alex Rose for the Daily Times. There’s no fix except to buy a new system, according to Chris Eiserman, second vice president of the Fraternal Order of Police of Delaware…
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State Attorney General Touting New App That Could Head Off Potential Threats in Schools
A potential situation recently at Garnet Valley High School ended peacefully, partly due to a new app being promoted by the state attorney general, reports Bruce Gordon for Fox 29. The Safe2Say app allows students to anonymously identify potential threats of violence. In the wake of school shootings across the U.S., research shows more often…
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Drones Provide Unique Coverage of Villanova Football Practice
Villanova University’s football team is hoping a new perspective will help them win games, writes Mike Jensen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. That perspective comes from a drone hovering 18 meters above the field, recording the practice and giving the football coach a clear look at his own players. “I do think it’s a bit of…
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She’s an SAP President. Now Jennifer Morgan’s on Fortune Magazine’s List of Powerful Women in Business
Jennifer Morgan of Newtown Square’s SAP, made Fortune Magazine’s top 50 list of the Most Powerful Women in Business, coming in at 43, reports Fortune Magazine. The magazine’s 2019 list has more CEOs, more promotions and more competition than ever and includes 10 newcomers. This is the 22nd year the magazine has published the list.…
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Drexel Hill Man Partners With Temple Roommate to Create Rentable Gaming Pods
Dalton Carroll of Drexel Hill has joined with Temple University soccer teammate Sam Speaker to launch Gamrpod, a soundproof live streaming gaming booth for use at esports centers and events, writes Paige Gross for technical.lyphilly.com. The first booth launches next month in Chinatown’s TAP Esports Center. The pair were Division One soccer players and roommates.…
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Health Insurance Provider Comes to Delco With a Focus on Real Time Data to Lower Treatment Costs
Clover Health, a data-driven health insurance provider, is expanding into Delaware County’s Medicare Advantage market in 2020, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. It started offering coverage to Medicare Advantage patients in Philadelphia and Bucks counties this year. Clover Health was founded in 2014 with a mission of using data analysis and preventive care…
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Invented in a Havertown Lab: Survival Tool Revives Dead Cell Phones, Purifies Water
Marvin Weinberger toiled over his survival tool for three years in his Havertown workshop. Now he’s launched a Kickstarter campaign to get it into production, writes Paige Gross for Technical.ly. Meet the LIFESABER, which offers a limitless power supply to bring a dead cell phone back to life. The battery recharges in 15 minutes if…
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Pilot Freight Services Relocates Headquarters but Stays in Delaware County
Pilot Freight Services, an air freight company, has moved into new global headquarters in Glen Mills from its previous location in Middletown, reports Delaware Business Now. The building at 2 Braxton Way is about five miles north of the Delaware border. The privately held company has annual sales of about $800 million. The new space,…
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Haverford Learned Its Lesson From a Cyberattack. Expert Says Other Governments Need to Be Prepared
Haverford Township learned first-hand the dangers of a cyberattack, writes Michelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. About six years ago, a Haverford Township employee got an email with a questionable subject line but just right enough to be a tease. The worker clicked it. “And that’s all it took,” said Rick Maclary, the township’s IT…
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Upper Darby Police Partner with Doorbell Camera Company in Crime-fighting Effort
Upper Darby Police and 400 other police departments nationwide are hoping a new partnership with the doorbell camera company Ring will help reduce crime, writes Julie Shaw for The Philadelphia Inquirer. That partnership was tested over the summer when someone was stealing security cameras from Drexel Hill homes. Upper Darby police identified the alleged culprit…
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