Technology
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King of Prussia District Debuts a New and Improved Website
We are so excited to share the new and improved King of Prussia District website! Stay in-the-know about upcoming events, future developments and KOP’s hottest retailers and restaurants: Visit here for the new site: www.visitkop.com King of Prussia District proudly announces the debut of a new-and-improved VisitKOP.com. Designed by longtime creative partners AgileCat, the new…
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Federal Funding to Juice Up Number of Montco EV Charging Stations
Thanks to a recently launched $5 billion program by the Biden administration to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging networks nationwide, Montgomery County and the Philadelphia region will most likely soon see several new charging stations being installed. Mike D’Onofrio and Taylor Allen plugged into the particulars for Axios. Access to the battery revival sites is…
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CEO of Malvern’s Vishay Intertechnology, One of Region’s Highest-Paid Execs, to Unplug from 44-Year Career
Gerald Paul, the CEO of Malvern-based Vishay Intertechnology will retire at the end of the year after 44 years with the company, 16 of them in his current position. Kennedy Rose covered his exit in the Philadelphia Business Journal. Paul, one of the highest-paid CEOs in the region, will be succeeded by Joel Smejkal, executive…
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Executive Chairman of Company Once Headquartered in Chester County Gives $25 Million to Penn
James Joo-Jin Kim, Executive Chairman of Amkor Technology, one of the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturers that was headquartered in West Chester until 2005, and his wife, Agnes, have gifted $25 million to the University of Pennsylvania. Kennedy Rose reported the beneficence for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The gift will create two new programs: The James…
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Philly Tech Trends: Office Lobbies Get Little-Noticed Security Makeover
While the number of Covid cases is thankfully diminishing, do not expect workplaces to take their health precautions any more lightly when you return to the office. As reported by the New York Times recently, while workers have been remote and away, companies have been busy ensuring that the modern office will be much more…
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Blue Bell-based Anexinet Continues Acquisition Spree with Veristor Systems, Already Eying Future Deals
Blue Bell-based Anexinet is continuing its acquisition spree with Atlanta-based Veristor Systems, further expanding its position in the Southeast, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The financial terms of the deal were kept confidential. The two companies will keep their names while they decide on how they plan to move forward with branding,…
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Philly Tech Trends: Video Production Isn’t As Hard As You Think
Video production has been an increasingly valuable skill for individuals to have thanks to the widespread use of social media and sites like YouTube. But if you have never tried it yourself, you might assume it requires advanced training to learn. The site My Tech Decisions explains why making and editing videos is probably much…
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King of Prussia’s Qlik Prepares for Second IPO with Series of Acquisitions
King of Prussia-based Qlik is preparing to offer another IPO opportunity after recently boosting its product line through acquisition, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. One of the largest homegrown software firms in the Philadelphia area enables clients — including Honda, Novartis, and Vanguard — to collect data from sales, suppliers, and customers,…
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Philly Tech Trends: Create Meaningful Virtual Event Interaction with Zoom’s Expo
Many people are not the biggest fans of virtual events, having experienced attempts at virtual interaction that are either lacking or feel gimmicky. But advances are constantly being made to improve upon that, with Zoom unveiling its latest in the form of Expo. A new post from Zoom delves into what this offers, but here…
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IKEA Woos Tech Talent with 3D-Printed Plant-Based Meatballs
There is a new version of IKEA’s iconic Swedish meatballs, which the furnishing giant with U.S. headquarters in Conshohocken is using as an innovative tool to attract tech talent, writes Brittaney Kiefer for Adweek. IKEA is in the process of recruiting for over 150 technology and innovation jobs in 2022. To hook talent in an…
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Founded by Ardmore Native, Plynth Integrates Physical and Digital Products in Marketing, Event Planning
Jono Matusky, an Ardmore native who has substantial experience with startups, has founded Plynth, which allows marketing professionals and event planners to create an augmented reality layer over their marketing materials, thus integrating physical and digital products, writes Kennedy Rose for The Business Journals. Matusky got the idea for his current endeavor while working for…
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Philly Tech Trends: 4 Tips to Sound Better on Your Next Zoom Call
If one or two people have told you they have trouble making out what you are saying in Zoom meetings, you might just chalk it up to the troubles of chatting online. But if it’s a common complaint you hear, there is probably a reason you are the common denominator. Fortunately, there are several simple,…
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Fort Washington-based CMO Launches Journal My Health, Comprehensive App for People with Chronic Illness
Tracey Welson-Rossman, chief marketing officer for Fort Washington-based Chariot Solutions and founder of nonprofit TechGirlz, has launched Journal My Health, a comprehensive app that helps people with chronic illness communicate better with healthcare providers, writes Kennedy Rose for The Business Journals. Welson-Rossman got the idea for the digital platform over a decade ago, after a…
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Philly Tech Trends: How Zoom Phone Helps Keep Your Communications Secure and Compliant
When it comes to communicating digitally, most people are just focused on wanting it to be convenient. Concerns about security often don’t become a priority until after something bad has already happened. While people associate Zoom with its video capabilities, Zoom Phone is also a great option for regular calls. Not only is it convenient,…
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Philly Tech Trends: The Top Platforms for Hosting Virtual Events
If you were hosting an in-person conference, one of your first priorities would be finding a venue that could accommodate the type of event you wanted to host. Not every location will have what you need. And the same is true if you are deliberating over what platform to use to hold a virtual event.…
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King of Prussia-Based Qlik Confidentially Registers Intention to Once Again Go Public
Qlik, the King of Prussia-based data analytics company that does business in more than 100 countries, has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering of its common stock. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering…
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Washington Post: Google’s Browser-Retention Efforts Ruffle Feathers at DuckDuckGo
Gabriel Weinberg, the CEO of Paoli-based DuckDuckGo, a privacy-minded search engine, alleges that Google is manipulating browser extensions to favor its products and stifle competitors, writes Cristiano Lima for The Washington Post. According to Weinberg, Google is deploying manipulative design features to trick users into casting aside rival technology. He said Google has been using…
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Philly Tech Trends: Planning Your First Virtual Conference
Hosting a conference can feel overwhelming even under normal circumstances. But attempting to do so virtually adds an additional layer of difficulty since you have far fewer examples to learn from. Like anything else done virtually during Covid, a virtual conference takes getting used to but probably isn’t as challenging as you think. Courtesy of…
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