• Qlik Teams Up with Blacks In Technology Foundation to Increase African-American Tech Inclusion

    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…

  • SEPTA’s Plan to Extend Rail Service to King of Prussia in Line for Potential Federal Funding Boost

    SEPTA’s Plan to Extend Rail Service to King of Prussia in Line for Potential Federal Funding Boost

    SEPTA’s plan to extend its rail service to King of Prussia is in line for a potential boost in federal funding after it gained entry into a national program earlier this week, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Federal Transportation Administration’s Capital Investment Grant program distributes grants under its New Starts program…

  • In a Galaxy Far Away….a King of Prussia Father and Son Launch a Star Wars YouTube Series, Podcast

    In a Galaxy Far Away….a King of Prussia Father and Son Launch a Star Wars YouTube Series, Podcast

    King of Prussia father and son duo Kerwin and Keith Yarde have turned their love for all things Star Wars into a successful YouTube series and podcast “Father and Son: A Star Wars Podcast,” writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The father is a seasoned Star Wars fan who decided to share his passion…

  • Qlik: Data Is Changing the World, and We Cannot Afford to Leave Future Generations Behind

    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…

  • Qlik Teams Up with Russia’s Largest Digital Services Provider to Increase Data Literacy in Telecom Market

    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…

  • Toll Brothers Opens New Urban-inspired Luxury Townhome Community in King of Prussia

    Toll Brothers Opens New Urban-inspired Luxury Townhome Community in King of Prussia

    Overlook at Town Center, the Toll Brothers’ new urban-inspired luxury townhome community in King of Prussia, is now open for sale. The community is nestled in The Village at Valley Forge and is within walking distance of King of Prussia Town Center with its many premier retail shops, popular restaurants, and numerous entertainment experiences. The…

  • Amazon Acquires King of Prussia Building, Expected to Redevelop It Into Warehouse

    Amazon Acquires King of Prussia Building, Expected to Redevelop It Into Warehouse

    In a regional first, Amazon, which rents numerous warehouses in the Philadelphia area, has acquired an office building in King of Prussia from investor Eli Kahn, writes Jacob Adelman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The eCommerce giant is expected to redevelop the property into a new warehouse. Amazon purchased the 57-year-old two-story building in June for…

  • King of Prussia’s Qlik Walks the Talk, Uses Its Own Products to Help Employees Grow Within the Company

    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…

  • In Response to a Competitive Hiring Market, King of Prussia Tech Firm Qlik Innovates Its Talent Acquisition Methods

    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…

  • CEO of Simon Property Group Takes a Stand on Malls, Proclaims KoP Mall Safe

    CEO of Simon Property Group Takes a Stand on Malls, Proclaims KoP Mall Safe

    David Simon, CEO of Simon Property Group, which owns King of Prussia Mall, believes malls have been treated unfairly during the coronavirus pandemic when they were labeled as breeding grounds for the spread of COVID-19, writes Brian Sozzi for Yahoo Finance. “The mall is safe,” said Simon during an earnings call last week. “Even though…

  • King of Prussia’s Qlik Leverages Data to Make World a Better Place

    King of Prussia’s Qlik Leverages Data to Make World a Better Place

    Creating a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, along with a focus on sustainability, is important for any business, especially one with a global footprint. That is why Qlik, a data analytics company based in King of Prussia, formed a department that strives to integrate social equity, economic vitality, and environmental health in its business…

  • Qlik a Key Partner in Australia’s Well-Regarded Approach to Fighting COVID-19

    Qlik a Key Partner in Australia’s Well-Regarded Approach to Fighting COVID-19

    The Australian government is leveraging Qlik’s technology to deliver data analytics capabilities in support of the Department of Health’s reporting of COVID-19-related information to key stakeholders. Since the outbreak of the pandemic in Australia in early 2020, the Department of Health has been using King of Prussia-based Qlik to provide health officials a clear perspective on COVID-19-related…

  • Recovering from Pandemic, King of Prussia Mall Owner’s Stock Value Rising Back to Fair Value

    Recovering from Pandemic, King of Prussia Mall Owner’s Stock Value Rising Back to Fair Value

    To few people’s surprise, malls were heavily impacted by the COVID restrictions of the last year and a half, which caused real estate groups connected to malls to take a hit financially. However, with more high-end properties than many of their competitors, Simony Property Group, owner of the King of Prussia Mall as well as…

  • Qlik, Fortune Magazine Detail Historical Financial Impact of Global Crises with New Data Analytics Site

    Qlik, Fortune Magazine Detail Historical Financial Impact of Global Crises with New Data Analytics Site

    King of Prussia-based Qlik has unveiled an interactive data analytics site – entitled The Pandemic Effect on the Fortune 500 – in partnership with Fortune magazine to coincide with the publication of the 2021 Fortune 500 list. In its second year as the official analytics partner of the Fortune 500, Qlik is delivering a unique…

  • DELCO Escape: Washington’s Troops Went Hungry, But That Doesn’t Mean You Have To! 41 Places to Eat When Visiting Valley Forge National Historical Park

    DELCO Escape: Washington’s Troops Went Hungry, But That Doesn’t Mean You Have To! 41 Places to Eat When Visiting Valley Forge National Historical Park

    Now that you’ve visited Valley Forge National Historical Park, hiked the trails, and seen the sites, you must be starving! Seeing Valley Forge Park works up an appetite, and I’ve got just the places for you to dine: experience dining in and around the King of Prussia Mall. This post has a great lineup of…

  • We’re Fired Up! Brooklyn Smokehouse Concept Arrives in King of Prussia Mall

    We’re Fired Up! Brooklyn Smokehouse Concept Arrives in King of Prussia Mall

    Morgan’s Brooklyn Barbecue, a Brooklyn smokehouse concept by restaurateur Matthew Glazier and barbecue pitmaster Cenobio Canalizo, opened its second location on Monday in King of Prussia Mall, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new eatery is located in the former Mistral space and offers smokehouse fare and craft beers. Glazier decided to…

  • Leading Global Retailers Use KOP-Based Qlik to Drive More Value from Their Data

    Leading Global Retailers Use KOP-Based Qlik to Drive More Value from Their Data

    Retailers are rapidly adopting King of Prussia-based Qlik as part of their effort to maximize the value of real-time data for decision-making. Over the past two quarters, retailers have been eager to realize Qlik’s vision of Active Intelligence, which is the ability to leverage real-time, up-to-date information to inform decision-making, and trigger downstream business events…

  • Join  Inner Circle and Start Your Journey Toward College

    Join Inner Circle and Start Your Journey Toward College

    So you’re thinking about college. But where do you begin?  Navigating the road to college seems overwhelming, with so many choices and so many steps in the college application process. Truth is, it wouldn’t hurt to brush up on your essay writing skills and prep more for the SATs. You could hire a professional coach…