Technology & Innovation
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At Philadelphia-Based Honeygrow, AI is Proving to Be a Game-Changer
Back in 2012, honeygrow opened its first location at 16th and Sansom streets in Center City Philadelphia. Founder Justin Rosenberg wanted to create a new space that brings people together with high quality, wholesome, and simple foods. Since its opening, honeygrow has become known for its stir-fry, salads, and honeybars. Fast forward to more than…
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Plan for Major Data Center at Former Pennhurst Site Faces Resident Opposition
A plan to redevelop the former Pennhurst State School and Hospital site in East Vincent Township into a large-scale data center is meeting resistance from nearby residents, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Megan Heiken, who recently purchased a home near the site, recently launched an online petition, urging her neighbors and local officials…
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Newtown’s Helius Medical Technologies Officially Rebrands to Solana Company
Newtown-based Helius Medical Technologies has officially rebranded to Solana Company after launching a $500 million Solana treasury in mid-September, writes Maxwell Mutuma for Coin Central. The company signed a non-binding agreement with the Solana Foundation and aims, through these initiatives, to improve its digital asset strategy and strengthen support for the Solana blockchain ecosystem. “The…
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Comcast Promotes Mike Cavanagh to Co-CEO With Brian Roberts
For the first time since becoming CEO of Comcast in 2002, Brian Roberts will be sharing his executive leadership role, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The tech and media conglomerate has announced that Mike Cavanagh will be promoted as Comcast’s new co-CEO starting in January 2026. Cavanagh currently serves as president of…
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Norristown’s Asylon Robotics Showcases Robotic Security at Global Conference
Norristown’s Asylon Robotics is showcasing the future of robotic security this week at the 2025 Global Security Exchange Conference, the company announced in a press release. The Montgomery County company is highlighting its DroneDog ground robot and Guardian drone system. Both machines have the power to transform perimeter and building security with AI-powered, 24/7 monitoring.…
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Comcast to Restructure Its Largest Business Unit and Reduce Headcount, Philadelphia Will See Minimal Impact
Comcast has announced it is restructuring its largest business unit while cutting a number of positions, with Philadelphia expected to see minimal impact, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The connectivity and platforms business is divided into three divisions and 13 regions, and encompasses Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky. The reorganization will retire…
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Conshohocken’s ZeroEyes Launches AI Weapon Detection In New Jersey School District
Conshohocken’s ZeroEyes is leading the charge in school safety with its AI gun detection technology now operating across the Glassboro School District in South Jersey, writes Ryan Hughes for CBS News. The rollout marks the first time in the nation that ZeroEyes’ software has been fully integrated with Singlewire Software’s mass communication system, enabling instant…
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Boomi Appoints IT Veteran to Lead Global AI Strategy
Conshohocken’s Boomi has appointed Keyur Ajmera as its new Chief Information Officer, the company announced in a press release. In his role, Ajmera will guide Boomi’s global IT strategy, enterprise systems, cybersecurity, and digital operations as the company expands its push into agentic AI. He will report to Val Rainey, Boomi’s President of Global Operations…
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Maximize Your Meeting Space with a Display That Fits
Whether it’s a tiny screen that looks like a postage stamp from the most distant seat, or a too-large display that makes everyone feel like they’re sitting in the front row of a movie theater, an improperly sized video display can be the small detail that throws off your ability to effectively share presentations, teleconferencing,…
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Comcast’s Chief Product Officer Aims to Simplify TV Viewing Experience, Here’s How
Comcast Chief Product Officer Fraser Stirling acknowledged that the TV viewing experience has become increasingly complicated and is working to simplify it again, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Customers have never faced such an array of streaming services, numerous ways to watch sports, and ever-growing content libraries. Stirling plans to simplify this…
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Delaware County Woman Uses AI to Appeal Health Insurance Denial
When Delaware County resident Joani Reisen lost her health insurance coverage for a critical medication she needed, she appealed using a new AI platform that made the appeal work much easier, writes Joshua Sidorowicz for CBS News Philadelphia. Reisen had been using Concerta, which treats attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, for more than a decade to help her…
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Bala Cynwyd’s Jeff Yass Sits at the Center of TikTok’s U.S. Deal
Jeff Yass and Susquehanna International Group sit at the heart of a last-minute snag in the TikTok deal, writes Charles Gasparino for the New York Post. As negotiations aim to place the app under U.S. control, a key question is whether American ByteDance backers like Yass can “roll” their existing shares into the new company…
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Philadelphia Experiencing Tech Renaissance, Leveraging Local Talent and Global Vision
Philadelphia is experiencing a tech renaissance, becoming a hub increasingly recognized worldwide for its innovation and local talent, writes Grace Francisco for Technical.ly. The city has a $76 billion ecosystem value, well above the global average, and recorded $3.3 billion in VC funding in 2024, up 37.5 percent year over year. Philadelphia also ranks No.…
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Conshohocken-Based Skanska Helps Big Tech Build the Future
Skanska USA Building, one of the nation’s largest general contractors, sees a strong future in data centers, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Executive Vice President Todd Lofgren said demand from tech giants like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft is fueling a surge in facilities across central Pennsylvania, where reliable power is more available…
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Local Business Owners Connect with the Future of A/V
Delaware Valley businesses got a look down the fairway of audiovisual technology recently at the HavaTech Showcase presented by Haverford Systems at Topgolf in King of Prussia. The late-August event featured a wide variety of vendors in the A/V space who were there to share their future-ready products, technology, and services with dozens of IT…
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Conshohocken’s ActiveProtective Launches Tango Belt, Eyes Nationwide Expansion
Conshohocken-based ActiveProtective has launched the Tango Belt, a fall prevention device that has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to ActiveProtective CEO Wamis Singhatat, the company opted to distribute the product directly as a licensed and accredited durable medical equipment distributor. “We will be…
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Meet the Boomi Scientist Connecting the World from Conshohocken
In Conshohocken, Boomi is tackling one of the digital age’s toughest challenges, writes Jon Stojan for Digital Journal. The artificial intelligence company is connecting siloed systems so a business’s data can flow seamlessly. Principal Data Scientist Swagata Ashwani has led innovations that are reshaping industries worldwide. Her flagship creation, Boomi GPT, uses natural language processing…
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TikTok Trial Puts Bala Cynwyd’s Susquehanna International Group in the Spotlight
A high-stakes trial is underway in Norristown that could impact billions tied to TikTok, and Susquehanna International Group is at the center of it, writes Jesse Bunch for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Two former contractors are suing the Bala Cynwyd investment firm. They aledge that they were cut out of profits after helping to identify the…
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