Tech News

Philadelphia startups begin 2016 by raising $21M

January 21, 2016

Many Philadelphia tech companies have raised some considerable capital to kick off 2016, according to several filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. At least nine tech ventures have raised funds. They include: Phenom People, a talent relationship marketing platform ($9.4 million) QuantaVerse, a consumer data provider for commercial banks ($1 million) PhotoSonix Medical, an […]

White-Labeling the Internet of Things

January 20, 2016

Zonoff Pitches Protocol-Agnostic Connected Platform to Service Providers. The Internet of Things (IoT) was one of the big things at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show, but connecting lights, locks, thermostats and other “smart” devices will represent a significant challenge for cable operators as they look to flesh out their home security and automation services in […]

Tennessee Launches Statewide Portal Dedicated to Adult Learners

January 15, 2016

Powered by software from AcademyOne, the University of Tennessee System, the Tennessee Board of Regents and the Tennessee Higher Education Commission collaborated to launch a portal dedicated to adult learners called Tennessee Reconnect. The site is designed to help adults explore higher education opportunities allowing them to gain new skills, advance in the workplace, or […]

Twitter changes force local tech company to adapt

January 12, 2016

With Twitter’s announcement last week it will soon raise its character limit per tweet from 140 to 10,000, at least one Philadelphia company will be forced to adapt. PeopleLinx markets a social selling platform that enables salespeople to better engage with potential customers on social media. While PeopleLinx emphasizes LinkedIn as the most useful website […]

CloudMine raises additional $2.25 million

January 8, 2016

It adds on to CloudMine’s $7 million Series A led by Safeguard Scientifics. CloudMine just tacked on another $2.25 million to its Series A, bringing that round up to $7.25 million. It was a debt round, compared to initial Series A raise, which was an equity round. Existing investors participated in the additional fundraising, said […]

MemberClose® and LoanLogics to Offer Portfolio Review Service for Credit Unions

January 7, 2016

MemberClose, the largest provider of a one-stop, bundled, home equity and mortgage-settlement solution to credit unions in the U.S. and LoanLogics, a technology leader in loan quality management and performance analytics, have created an automated portfolio review service designed to meet the needs of credit unions. The offering will enable users of MemberClose to acquire […]

Neat Unveils Latest Additions to its Small Business Offerings

January 7, 2016

Neat®, a leader in Smart Organization Solutions for the small business, continues to enhance its portfolio of tools by introducing a number of innovative features and upgrades designed for small-business owners and entrepreneurs. Adding to the company’s existing offerings for small businesses, Neat is enhancing their integration with QuickBooks® Online, increasing the number of third-party […]

Zonoff Offers New Consumer IoT Functionality to Semiconductor Partners

January 6, 2016

Zonoff’s Z1 Software Suite now offers reference applications so chip partners can demonstrate inspired Smart Home solutions to the market. Zonoff, Inc., the Consumer IoT Platform that empowers the world’s top brands to deliver smart, seamless living, today announced that it is offering additional capabilities to advance semiconductor platform adoption in the Smart Home market. […]

OneTwoSee and Fox Sports Launch OneTwoSee’S Visual Insights™ Publishing Platform For Fox Sports’ NFL Coverage

December 21, 2015

OneTwoSee, the Philadelphia-based award-winning fan engagement technology company, and FOX Sports – the innovator in sports television — have expanded their existing relationship whereby OneTwoSee will now supply FOX Sports with OneTwoSee’s new publishing platform called Visual Insights™ in support of FOX Sports’ interactive fan experiences surrounding NFL coverage. Recently developed by OneTwoSee, Visual Insights™ […]

December 21, 2015

Three Chester County companies were among 16 in the region to receive funding commitments from the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania. The three early-stage companies will receive more than $675,000 in total investments. They are: • ESS Energy Products of Paoli, a privately owned business that produces and sells proprietary energy saving niche […]