Technology
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Local Businesses Weigh In on Modern Office Layouts and Hybrid Workforce Privacy and Productivity
More than half of employees overhear confidential information at the office. That’s a startling number, isn’t it? It’s a concern that local businesses are taking seriously, especially with the rise of open floor plans and hybrid workforces. The Problem Open office layouts look sleek and modern. They encourage collaboration and create a sense of community.…
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Bucks County Government Welcomes Latest Hire to the Information Technology Department
Representatives from Bucks County are welcoming a new employee who will play a special role in an important department. Last month, the Bucks County Commissioners welcomed Bradley Mundt to a full-time position with the county’s Information Technology Department. “After graduating from the Quakertown Community School District, Bradley joined the Project SEARCH internship program through the…
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Borough of West Reading Takes Significant Technological Leap Forward, Thanks to Haverford Systems
The Borough of West Reading recently took a significant technological leap forward, courtesy of Haverford Systems, the region’s most experienced company for audiovisual installations. West Reading’s recent technological upgrades have not only revolutionized the way the borough conducts its meetings but have also significantly enhanced the quality of its audiovisual systems. “Like everyone throughout the…
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How Local Businesses Are Reimagining Communication to Bridge the Modern ‘Office Divide’
In today’s business world, the shift toward virtual meetings has become more evident than ever. As COVID-19 reshaped our daily lives, one unexpected positive development emerged: the mainstream adoption of virtual meetings. While some enterprises had adopted this mode of communication earlier, the majority of businesses, including many in Chester County, embraced virtual meetings out…
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‘Tech Talks’ to Continue at Bucks County Free Library. Read to Learn More
The Bucks County Free Library’s “Tech Talks” series will return with three new lectures starting in August. The next talk is set for Aug. 16 at 2 PM and will explore strategies for storing digital photos. Participants will learn how to save, access, and organize photos using web-based storage tools. Additional Tech Talks include “Basic…
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Revitalizing Local Manufacturing Through Innovative Audio-Visual Technology
Imagine entering the bustling premises of Armstrong World Industries, a titan in the local manufacturing scene here in Pennsylvania, and being met with the harmonious hum of machinery, the clear tones of a paging system, and a network of cameras strategically positioned to monitor every intricate detail of the production process. Over the years, manufacturing…
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When Lightning Strikes: Haverford Systems Helps Abington Presbyterian Church Weather the Storm
A lightning bolt can change things fast. Ask the folks at Abington Presbyterian Church, which has one of the tallest buildings in Abington. A lightning strike recently knocked out its vital livestreaming system. For many congregants, this was their lifeline to the church, especially during COVID-19. A real disaster, right? Well, Haverford Systems had other…
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Rosemont College and Cutting-Edge Tech: A Perfect Match
Welcome to Rosemont College, nestled in the heart of the Main Line. It’s where education and innovation walk hand-in-hand. With the helping hand of Haverford Systems, a leader in audio-visual technology, classrooms have turned into futuristic learning spaces. Fresh, New Ways to Learn Imagine learning with interactive whiteboards, collaborative tools, and hybrid-ready experiences. This isn’t…
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Newsweek: Bucks County Home to One of the World’s 100 Most Loved Workplaces
For the third straight year, Bucks County is home to one of the 100 Most Loved Workplaces … in the world. Newtown-based EPAM Systems, a leading digital transformation services and product engineering company, has once again earned recognition as one of Newsweek’s 100 Most Loved Workplaces, climbing 10 spots from last year to No. 24…
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Wealth Management Software Startup Founded by George School Grads Raises $5 Million
Nest Egg, the niche wealth management software startup co-founded by Michael Church and Arden Miller, two classmates from the George School in Newtown, have raised $5 million in the latest financing round, writes Jeff Blumenthal for The Business Journals. The financing round was led by OceanFirst Bank and Republic Bancorp. Since last August, the Conshohocken…
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Looking to Dispose of Your Old Electronics? This Bucks County Township Has You Covered
An organization in Bucks County is giving local residents the chance to safely dispose of their old electronics and other gadgets. Building a Better Bensalem Together, an organization operating in Bensalem, will be hosting an “Electronics Recycling Event” in the fall. The event will be held fro Oct. 21 – 29 at 3800 Hulmeville Road.…
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Ardmore Public Relations Firm’s AI Press-Release Generator a Game-Changer for Clients
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been around for years as people try to seek ways to improve their work lives and find the best methods of using technology to their advantage. Gregory FCA, a public relations firm based in Ardmore, is one such company that, instead of fearing AI, has harnessed its power to create a…
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Warminster Software Company Playing Major Part in Nearby Casino-Hotel’s Operations
A popular casino will begin using products and software from a Bucks County company in order to keep operations moving fast. Staff writers at MyChesCo wrote about the local company’s involvement. Live! Casino & Hotels, which houses a popular casino in Philadelphia, is in the process of incorporating software and technology from Warminster-based company PDQ…
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Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Uses Cloud Technology
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has decided to implement a cloud migration project to transfer its operations to Oracle’s cloud-based financial and supply chain solutions to help it navigate major changes in both its business model and customer expectations, writes Oracle. “We’re a government agency, but we’re in a retail/wholesale environment,” said Michael Demko, the PLCB’s…
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Bucks County Students Celebrate ‘Technical Education Day’ in Harrisburg With Local Politician
A technical school in Bucks County recently made its way to the state’s capital to celebrate technical education and careers. This past week, student and staff from Bucks County Technical High School, located in Fairless Hills, made their way to Harrisburg to celebrate “Technical Education Day”. They were greeted by State Senator and Bucks County…
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New Center for Advanced Technologies in Bucks County Prepares Students for Workforce
The new, state-of-the-art Center for Advanced Technologies in Bucks County helps prepare students for the workforce of today and tomorrow, writes Jeff Werner for the Newtown Patch. Last week, Bucks County Community College President Felicia Ganther used a hand grinder to cut through a half-inch thick metal rod to symbolically “ignite a spark” at the…
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Chester County’s StreamGeeks Cultivate Global Following in Online Video Production Community
Paul Richards and Tess Protesto have made a name for themselves as a dynamic duo in the online live-streaming and video production community. As the faces of the renowned camera brand PTZOptics, the two have cultivated a global following while staying true to their local roots. PTZOptics’ technology campus in Downingtown employs more than 50…
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UK’s Largest Family-Owned Department Store Adopts Qlik Cloud
Qlik has announced that the UK’s largest family-owned department store, Fenwick, has adopted Qlik Cloud, to advance its analytics capabilities and empower more employees at the company to use data in their day-to-day roles. Fenwick, which launched its first store in Newcastle in 1882, is known for premium shopping and dining, with categories across beauty, fashion,…
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