Technology
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Wawa Explores the Digital Universe—a Store With No Shelves
Wawa is testing an all-digital convenience store on Drexel University’s campus in Philadelphia, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Wawa location at 3300 Market Street in University City shut down for a six day-renovation before reopening on July 26. At this particular store, there are no shelves of food. Instead, all items are…
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Bala Cynwyd’s CPA Technology to Be Sold to Lancaster-Based RKL eSolutions
RKL eSolutions in Lancaster announced recently that it will acquire CPA Technology in Bala Cynwyd, writes Lisa Scheid for Lancaster Online. CPA Technology is a construction software and technology provider. RKL said that the acquisition of the company will expand its portfolio in the construction and real estate development industries. CPA’s CEO Ben Hofferman and…
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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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Blue Bell Place Uses Virtual Reality to Help Residents Thrive, Stay More Engaged
Blue Bell Place, a senior living community in Blue Bell, is using virtual reality to help its residents live richer and more engaging lives, according to a staff report from the Daily Local News. Pat Keaveney is among those who are taking full advantage of the virtual reality offerings. The 87-year-old loves to observe birds…
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Conshohocken’s AmerisourceBergen Gives Temple Students Real Life Tech Experience
Recent Temple graduate Russell Abernethy worked on a project with AmerisourceBergen, based in Conshohocken, during his senior year, gaining some real-life tech experience, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. The project was through Temple’s Digital Innovation Foundry, which is a part of the Fox School of Business’ Institute for Business and Information Technology. It connects students…
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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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Pope John Paul II Grad Cutting Back on Social Media Ahead of Her Sophomore Year of College
Royersford native Amelia Kennedy, a Pope John Paul II graduate and point guard on the Catholic University of America basketball team, is working on reducing her social media time ahead of her sophomore year, writes Kathleen Doheny for WebMD. Currently, Kennedy spends around 7 hours a day and about 9 hours on weekends surfing one…
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UX Designer at King of Prussia’s Greenphire Turned a Hobby into Flourishing Career
Switching careers can be a daunting experience when you lack training and work experience, but Kile Johnson, a UX designer at Greenphire in King of Prussia, tells new UX designers not to get discouraged by rejection. He shared with Sarah Huffman at Technical.ly how he switched from a career in environmental health and safety to…
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Opensignal’s Aïcha Ly Found a Sense of Belonging in Cheltenham
Aïcha Ly, head of consumer insights for the mobile analytics company Opensignal, really felt like she was thriving in Philadelphia when she moved to Cheltenham after living in South Philadelphia, writes Holly Quinn for Technical.ly. Ly is one of five Black professionals in Philadelphia that Technical.ly spoke to for its yearlong series, Thriving. This part…
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Immaculata University Adds New B.S. in Esports & Business Management
Immaculata University is offering a Bachelor of Science in esports and business management starting in fall of 2023. Esports, short for electronic sports, is a type of video game competition with professional players that includes structured, multiplayer video game events that are played either individually or as teams. This new degree program provides students with the…
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Conshohocken’s ZeroEyes Helps Save Lives at Ohio School District
Ohio’s Berkshire Local School District is the first school district in the state to launch ZeroEyes Gun Detection Deployment, according to the company. The Conshohocken-based company is the creator of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform given the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation. The Berkshire Local School District just completed…
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Bala Cynwyd Restaurant Was Beta Testing Site for New Mobile Ordering App
Bala Cynwyd’s Pescatore served as the beta testing site for a mobile app that allows customers to pay for their meals. The app Checkplease helps ease the process between patron and merchant for food establishments. Drexel-educated Mike Bernicker is the cofounder and VP of operations of Carmate, which connects people with car dealerships. But…
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Marketing Mastery with IT Edge: Why Use a Digital Marketing Company?
Running a small business can be difficult, and local technology consultant, IT Edge, knows that. They’ve been serving the Chester County area for over 30 years, and have helped over 500 businesses local to the Philadelphia area. Within the last three years, IT Edge has opened a brand new branch of their company, focused specifically…
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Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to Use Cloud Technology to Oversee Venues That Include Its 22 Montgomery County State Stores
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. The technology will be used at all state stores that continue to operate in the…
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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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West Chester Technology Consultant Helps Fellow IT Company Find Their Footing
As we all know, running a small business can be extremely difficult. Whether you’re going through periods of extreme business where you don’t have enough staff to keep up with demand, or if you’re going through periods of extreme slowness, when it feels like it might not pick back up again. Regardless of what stage…
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IT Edge Helps Prepare HVAC Professionals This Month for Summertime Services
With summer right around the corner, it’s an important time for HVAC professionals to be marketing themselves correctly. Nobody likes being uncomfortable, especially in their own home. So, with the right amount of digital marketing, the months leading up to summer can be a very lucrative time for HVAC professionals. Local technology consulting company, IT…
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