Technology
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Montco Robotics Firm Asylon Expands AI Push With NVIDIA Partnership
Norristown’s Asylon Robotics is taking another step forward in the evolving world of automated security through a new collaboration with NVIDIA, according to Market Screener. The Montgomery County company announced plans to develop next-generation AI-powered analytics for its robotic security platforms, introducing a new capability called DroneIQ Overwatch. The feature will enhance Asylon’s existing DroneIQ…
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Malvern-Based Vanguard Shifts Away from Sponsoring Visas, Plans 2,000 Tech Hires in India
Malvern-based Vanguard Group has shifted away from sponsoring visas and plans to directly hire 2,000 technology workers at its new office in Hyderabad, India, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Having already brought on over 200 staff, Vanguard India aims on hiring another 2,000 more over the next three to four years. The office, which opened last fall, is located in a…
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Gov. Shapiro Hosts Roundtable in West Chester, Zeroing In On AI and Education
Gov. Josh Shapiro recently hosted a roundtable at the West Chester Community Center to discuss pertinent topics related to artificial intelligence and technology in education, writes Carmen Russell-Sluchansky for WHYY. Alongside Attorney General Dave Sunday, Rep. Chris Pielli, and local attendees, they covered the rise in harmful AI-generated images, digital literacy, cell phone usage, and…
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Pennhurst Data Center Developers Add 600,000 Square Feet, Gas Plant in Last-Minute Revision
A day ahead of the hearing on the proposed data center at the former Pennhurst state hospital, developers filed a revised plan that substantially broadens the scope of the project, writes Evan Brandt for The Daily Local News. The new plan “increases the data center square footage from 1.3 million square feet to 1.9 million and adds power generation,” posted…
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Comcast Doubles Down on Philadelphia Headquarters, Commits to Region Despite Restructuring
While Comcast advances its restructuring plans that are impacting most regions, the company is strengthening its commitment to its Philadelphia headquarters, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. Last month, the company announced its plans to dismantle its division structure, which currently divides its connectivity and platform unit into three regional sections. Offices outside the headquarters will…
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Uber Eats Rolls Out New Robot Food Delivery Service in Philadelphia
Uber Eats has launched a new service that will allow autonomous robots to deliver food in the Center City area, writes Chris O’Connell for FOX 29. Customers can now order from local restaurants and watch their robot courier travel to their door, and also track them in real time. The robots are designed by Avride,…
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Conshohocken’s Boomi Wants to Solve the Biggest Problem Holding Back AI
Conshohocken’s Boomi announced a major upgrade to its platform, aimed at organizing data to streamline artificial intelligence for businesses, according to ERP Today. Boomi is known for helping companies connect the many software systems they rely on, from financial platforms to customer databases, so information can move smoothly between them. With the latest update, the…
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As Black History Month Closes, Deb Spence’s LevelFlat.org Stands As a Living Example of Chasing Your Dreams
Black History Month is not just about looking back. It is about looking around — at the people in our communities who are building something right now. As February draws to a close, one of the most compelling local examples of that spirit lives at www.levelflat.org. where Deb Spence — out of sheer grit and…
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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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Two Philadelphia Companies Land on Deloitte’s Fast 500 List of North America’s Fastest-Growing Tech Firms
Two Philadelphia-based companies have earned spots on Deloitte’s 2025 list of the fastest-growing technology firms in North America, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Deloitte released its 31st annual Technology Fast 500 earlier this week, ranking public and private tech companies based on revenue growth from 2021 through 2024. Philadelphia’s and the region’s…
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A Dive Into the Effectiveness, Cost of AI-Powered Cameras Installed on SEPTA Buses
It has been about seven months since new AI-powered camera were installed inside SEPTA buses. In that time, the Philadelphia Parking Authority has issued more than 112,000 citations to drivers, write Ali Ingersoll and Claudia Vargas for NBC10 Philadelphia. The cameras are mounted to over 100 SEPTA buses traveling around Center City and University City.…
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How a 56-Year-Old Visionary is Rebuilding Pottstown from the Concrete to the Code
Deb Spence has sat in the seats of power, and she has slept on the literal pavement of the streets those seats govern. At 56, most tech founders are looking toward retirement. But for Spence — an African American woman, real estate broker, AI automation architect, and former school board member — the work is…
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Find Out How Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Identifies AI Startups Redefining Technology
As director of pipeline and insights for Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs, Tito Obaisi has refined a disciplined and intuitive method to be able to spot the AI startups that are redefining the tech industry, writes Grace Shallow for Technical.ly. Founded in 2018, LIFT Labs has facilitated long-term partnerships between startup founders and Comcast leaders. Recently,…
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Philly-Based Behavioral Health Practice Management Platform Raises $35M in Venture Capital Funding
Philadelphia-based behavioral health practice management platform Ritten has raised $35 million in venture capital funding to expand its business, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The funding was led by Kansas City, Missouri-based venture capital firm Five Elms Capital. Meanwhile, existing investors 8VC, Bienville Capital, and Threshold Ventures also participated in the round.…
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New Survey Reveals How Pennsylvanians Feel About Statewide Rise in Data Centers
A new poll recently revealed how Pennsylvanians feel about the wave of data centers being proposed throughout the state, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The survey, conducted by Real Clear Politics and Emerson College, asked Pennsylvania residents how they feel about data centers being built in the state and in their area. Over…
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Tinder Bots Are Taking Over the Dating App, and One Philly User Had This Interesting Encounter
Tinder bots are becoming more prevalent within the popular dating app and as a result, one Philadelphia user found it’s doing something she never previously witnessed, writes Patrick Rapa for Philadelphia Magazine. The user was on the app and noticed that a bot started using Philadelphia landmarks as a way to seduce Philadelphians. Specifically, the…
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Pennsylvania Emerges as Major Hub for Gas-Powered Data Centers
Pennsylvania is rapidly emerging as a major center for gas-powered data centers, based on newly released analysis from research firm BloombergNEF, writes Chrissy Suttles for AXIOS. Pennsylvania’s data center capacity is being boosted by policy incentives, billions in investments, and abundant natural gas reserves, as developers compete to secure new power sources to meet rising…
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Local Professors Are Split On Whether Laptops Should Be Allowed in Classrooms
There is a growing number of local professors who are banning laptops in their classrooms, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Temple University biology professor Jody Hey implemented the ban about a year-and-a-half ago. Since doing so, Hey found that “students are paying attention more” and “they want to participate much more than before.”…
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