Technology
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Megan Boni, Bryn Mawr Native and Popular TikToker, Talks Her Success
Megan Boni, a Bryn Mawr native and famous TikToker known as Girl On Couch, did not realize how much her life would change after she posted a silly video on the popular platform, writes Victor Fiorillo for the Philadelphia Magazine. At the time, she was working in sales and spent most of her free time…
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Haverford Systems Shares the Eight Biggest A/V Trends from InfoComm 2024
InfoComm 2024 was nothing short of a spectacular showcase of the latest and greatest in audiovisual technology. As one of the premier events in the A/V industry, InfoComm brings together innovators, experts, and enthusiasts from around the globe to explore cutting-edge technologies and trends. Haverford Systems, an A/V integrator based in Downingtown, attended this year’s…
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Philadelphia is Using Artificial Intelligence in Myriad of Ways, Here Are Some of Them
Philadelphia has embraced utilizing artificial intelligence in a myriad of ways, from government projects to education to retail and more, writes Malcolm Burnley for Philadelphia Magazine. The Department of Streets partnered with the city’s Office of Innovation and Technology to test out solutions powered by AI to help identify roads in need of repair. A…
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Behind the Scenes with Haverford Systems: Building a Professional-Grade Green Screen Studio
Virtual backgrounds make it possible to transport viewers anywhere — from a professional setting to a dynamic digital landscape. Green screens are one of the most powerful tools to captivate audiences through video communications. This capability is especially valuable for producing high-quality videos and immersive livestreamed events. It provides greater control over production quality, reduces…
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ZeroEyes Doubles Conshohocken Space Amid Increased Demand
ZeroEyes, a gun detection technology company, has expanded its operations in Conshohocken, doubling its space to 13,000 square feet, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Founded by former Navy SEALs and military veterans, ZeroEyes is gearing up for a significant Series B fundraising round of approximately $50 million. The company has…
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Haverford Systems: 5 Ways Digital Wayfinding Systems Lead the Way in Guest Navigation
Imagine stepping into a vast, unfamiliar building, trying to find where you need to go amidst a crowd of people and endless hallways. Just as frustration begins to set in, you spot a digital kiosk, and a friendly virtual guide pops up, showing you exactly how to get there with turn-by-turn directions. Welcome to the…
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Pottstown-Based VideoRay Awarded Defense Contract with US Navy
Pottstown-based VideoRay has been awarded a five-year, $92.6 million defense contract for the production, sustainment, and development of the defense technology company’s MK20 Defender Remotely Operated Vehicle platform for the US Navy’s Maritime Expeditionary Standoff Response, writes Donna Rovins for The Daily Local News. The contract provides the Navy’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal Underwater Response Vehicle…
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Ambler’s Phenom Has Helped Pioneer Automated Hiring Software and Address the Labor Shortage
Since it was founded in 2011, Phenom has helped pioneer the field of hiring automation software for hundreds of the world’s biggest companies, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Ambler-based firm counts 700 of the 2,000 biggest companies in the world as clients and has grown over the past decade-plus to offer…
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Driving Car Dealerships Forward with Video Walls from Haverford Systems
With the average car buyer exploring 2.2 showrooms before sealing the deal, it’s clear that the dealership experience goes beyond a one-time transaction. It’s about establishing a trusted connection that becomes your go-to destination for miles to come. As dealerships in the Philadelphia area look to make a lasting impression, more are turning to video…
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Immersive Hybrid Meetings with 360-Degree Cameras: Philly Tech Trends with Haverford Systems
Imagine being able to capture every angle of a meeting room, with every participant included equally, regardless of their physical location. This is precisely what 360-degree cameras offer —a panoramic view that eliminates blind spots and creates a more immersive meeting experience. Haverford Systems, an audiovisual integration company based in Downingtown, provides insight into how…
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New Technology Ensures PA Turnpike Crews Are Safer When Clearing Debris
A new technology has made it safer for Pennsylvania Turnpike cleanup crews to clear debris from the highway in Montgomery County and statewide, writes Mike DeNardo for KYW Newsradio. Around 7,000 times each year, Pennsylvania Turnpike crews are called to remove items blocking a lane. The things found on the road range from ladders to…
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Prestigious Award for PTZOptics Underscores Chester County’s Growing Influence in the Tech Industry
Downingtown-based PTZOptics has marked another milestone in the technology sector by winning the prestigious Product of the Year Award at the 2024 NAB Show in Las Vegas. Recognized for its revolutionary remote production system, PTZOptics Hive, the company is putting Chester County on the map in the global broadcast and media technology industry. A Testament…
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Schneider Electric In Deal Talks with Exton-based Bentley Systems
Schneider Electric confirmed it is in talks over taking control of Bentley Systems, an Exton engineering-software company, in a deal potentially worth over $15 billion, write Lauren Thomas and Laura Cooper for The Wall Street Journal. The French company announced on Friday it is in preliminary discussions with Bentley about a “potential strategic transaction,” but did…
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Haverford Systems Introduces All-in-One Telehealth Workstations Through Innovative Partnership
Telehealth has emerged as a pivotal tool that offers patients convenient access to specialized care and enables healthcare providers to deliver their expertise remotely. Haverford Systems, a leading audiovisual integration company serving the Philadelphia region, offers a cutting-edge telehealth solution through the partnership between PTZOptics and Strongarm Healthcare. At the heart of this partnership lies…
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Wall Street Journal: Wharton School Hops on AI Train As Its National Prominence in Business Schools Grows
Business schools across the nation are going all in on artificial intelligence, including Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, writes Lindsay Ellis for The Wall Street Journal. This spring, Prof. Ethan Mollick assigned his Wharton students the task of automating away part of their jobs. He warned them to expect to feel insecure about…
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Ambler’s Phenom CEO Targets Billions, Eyes Turning Startup Into Tech Giant
While Phenom has already established itself as one of Greater Philadelphia’s more notable startup success stories, its CEO Mahe Bayireddi is eyeing building the company into a tech giant, writes Ryan Mulligan for PHL Inno. Based in Ambler, the human resources tech firm founded in 2010 has grown 25 percent to 30 percent annually to…
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Secret CIA Chester Crane Involved in a Soviet Sub Salvage Now at Baltimore Collapsed Bridge Site
The Chesapeake 1000, once known as the Sun 800, is a massive crane built in Chester that was once part of a secret 1974 CIA salvage of a sunken Soviet sub. Now the renamed crane is proving its worth once again as part of the cleanup operations at the site of the Francis Scott Key…
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Beanstalk Benefit Launches with $7.5 Million Funding in Ambler
Beanstalk Benefit, a local technology startup, has launched with $7.5 million in funding, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Beanstalk Benefit works to give employees more access to, and control over benefits their employers offer. The seed funding was provided by New York-based Redesign Health, which develops and funds technology,, giving its creators the…
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