Technology
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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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New Map Showcases Philadelphia Region’s Rich Computer History
The Compuseum, a nonprofit focused on computer history and education, is working on a map that will showcase the Philadelphia region’s impressively rich computer history, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. Philadelphia’s importance in the history of electronic computing cannot be overstated. The ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer) was developed in 1946 at the University…
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Decisions, Decisions: How AI Helps HR Leaders Use Data to Empower Better Decision-Making
It’s said that the average person makes 35,000 decisions every day — a staggering number for anyone in any profession. Perhaps no one understands this better than the HR leader. Whether it’s identifying a competitive benefits package, making critical hiring decisions, or identifying the right retention strategies in an ultra-competitive employment environment, HR leaders can’t…
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After Starting Her YouTube Channel, A Penn Student Learned Her Face Was Stolen for Deepfakes on China’s Social Media
After she started her YouTube channel, University of Pennsylvania student Olga Loiek found out her face was being used to create deepfakes for China’s social media, writes Matthew Loh for the Business Insider. She was alerted to her likeness being misused after some of her 15,000 subscribers started lauding both her self-empowerment videos and her…
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How Smart Warehouses Embrace A/V Technology with Haverford Systems’ Solutions
With the push for greater efficiency and safety, traditional industrial facilities are rapidly transforming into smart warehouses using cutting-edge technology. These smart warehouses utilize advanced automation, data analytics, and connectivity to optimize operations. For end-users, this means increased productivity, streamlined processes, and ultimately a competitive edge in the market. Pennsylvania and New Jersey stand at…
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Exclusive Gathering at Firstrust Bank’s Headquarters Discusses How A.I. and Cybersecurity Converge to Redefine Leadership in the Digital Age
Artificial intelligence has always promised a future filled with innovation and progress. This promise, however, is not without its perils. As we stand on the cusp of a new technological dawn, experts are warning of the potential dangers that A.I. poses to society. That was the theme of a Philadelphia Titan 100 event — held…
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How A/V Equipment Can Transform Learning and Development with Haverford Systems
In both corporate and educational environments, training rooms serve as a hub for learning and development. These spaces facilitate knowledge transfer, skill building, and collaboration, making them integral to the growth and success of organizations. A/V equipment plays an essential role in making training sessions interactive, engaging, and conducive to the learning process. The right…
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How Comcast Has Evolved Into a Global Media and Tech Giant, and Why Philadelphia Remains Its ‘Heart and Soul’
Comcast recently invited out-of-town investors and reporters for a Converge event that gave them a peek at what happens at its home base in Philadelphia, writes Lizzy McLellan Ravitch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For Philadelphians, Comcast has a connotation relevant to cable and internet, its largest employer based, and two large Center City buildings. For…
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Old City Technology Company Acquired By Cleveland-based Accounting, Consulting Firm
CompuData, a Philadelphia-based technology firm was acquired by Cleveland-based accounting and consulting firm, CBIZ, earlier this month, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Founded in 1971, ComputaData provides technology consulting to small and midsize organizations. It specializes in cloud hosting, managed information technology, and security. According to Business Journal data, last year CompuData…
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What Does chatGPT Associate With Philadelphia? The Question Was Recently Explored
Philadelphia is known for several things, but to be more specific and concise about what those things are, chatGPT was recently asked the simple question: “What is Philadelphia known for?” writes Vicky Diaz-Camacho for Billy Penn at WHYY. For starters, Philly is known for its historical significance. “Philadelphia played a crucial role in the founding…
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Penn Researchers Develop Tool To Help Legal Professionals Determine Accuracy of Eyewitnesses Using AI
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have created an AI-based tool to help prosecutors and legal professionals determine the accuracy of eyewitness suspect identifications, writes Kristen Johanson for KYW Newsradio. Paul Heaton, academic director of the Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice at Penn’s Carey Law School, and his team developed the tool…
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Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator’s Latest Cohort Highlights Growth With Majority of International Startups
This year’s class of Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator’s startups includes 10 companies, eight of which are based outside of the United States, writes Tim Casey for Forbes. This shows how wide a net the giant telecommunications and media company has cast since it launched the accelerator in 2021. Four of the international startups are from…
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A Technology Consulting Firm Moves Its Headquarters Back to Greater Philadelphia
In February, a 1,500-person technology consulting firm moved back to the Greater Philadelphia area after appointing a new CEO, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Bridgenext which has been headquartered in Florida for the past 5 years has also recently gone through a rebranding. The firm, formerly known as Emtec, has named John Castleman…
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4 Ways Digital Signage Can Empower Workplace Culture with Haverford Systems
As the modern workplace continues to evolve, so do the tools and technologies available to foster a positive corporate culture. Digital signage stands out as a transformative asset, providing organizations with the means to build greater transparency, recognition, and engagement among employees. Haverford Systems, a Downingtown-based audiovisual integration company, offers insights into the innovative ways…
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Ransomware Readiness: Steps to Boost Resilience for Your Business
In today’s interconnected digital world, the ransomware threat looms large, with cybercriminals becoming increasingly sophisticated in their attacks. These financially motivated crimes often leave attack victims facing the difficult decision of paying ransom to retrieve data or refusing to pay and risk losing their data. Unfortunately, it’s not a matter of if but when your…
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Comcast is Working On Several New Tech Products. Here They Are.
Comcast is unveiling several new products as part of its mission to keep up with the quickly evolving technology and media landscape, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “The explosion of streaming, new technologies in AI, just to name a few, are rapidly converging and will fundamentally transform the way we live,” said…
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The Power of Quiet: How Haverford Systems’ Sound Masking Is Protecting Privacy in Philadelphia Workplaces
In an area where financial institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and large corporations are headquartered, confidentiality is crucial. Every conversation holds the potential for sensitive information to be exposed. That’s why businesses are turning to innovative solutions like sound masking to safeguard personal privacy in the workplace. “Confidentiality is paramount in industries like healthcare, finance, and government,”…
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Two Wharton Students Build New College Finance App, Strengthen Friendship in the Process
Sindi Banaj and Maryem Bouatlaoui became best friends in high school, but their experience at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, helped strengthen that friendship, reports Penn Today. Prior to becoming students there, the two women were among several other underrepresented teens from Philadelphia high schools selected to work as interns on a…
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