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S&B USA boasts a 75-year history of successfully delivered heavy civil development and construction projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. In the past decade, Its growth has allowed it to tackle bigger projects than ever before, and it is currently spearheading two Mega P3 projects: the largest bundled bridge project delivered under a P3 agreement (PennDOT Major Bridges) and the first green-financed, split delivery, large-scale flood protection resiliency P3 (Fargo-Moorhead Flood Diversion Channel).
S&B currently operates as the United States entity of its multi-domestic parent company, Shikun & Binui Ltd. With its Pittsburgh presence growing, Haggai Dror and Grant Irvine stepped up to the One Mic Stand to tell us more about S&B's growth and detail some of the amazing construction projects here in Pittsburgh and beyond.Hear Haggai and Grant discuss:
Shikun & Binui's history, from infrastructure development in Israel to international expansion. (3:40) Infrastructure growth and projects in Pittsburgh. (11:43) Infrastructure upgrade, sustainability and technology adoption. (14:55) Infrastructure investment and safety upgrades for bridges and ports. (18:19) A significant flood diversion channel project in Fargo, North Dakota. (21:45) -
PeopleOne Health aims to set a new standard in healthcare delivery that removes administrative waste and safeguards highly personalized doctor-patient relationships. It combines enhanced primary care, lifestyle coaching, pharmacy consultation and additional support to meet the majority of Americans' typical healthcare needs all for a single monthly fee and no out-of-pocket cost.
PeopleOne CEO and CoFounder Jordan Taradash steps up to the One Mic Stand to detail:
Disrupting healthcare with a direct pay model. (0:05) Revolutionizing healthcare with personalized, tech-enabled primary care. (5:08) Healthcare economics and self-insurance for employers. (8:36) Primary care health centers offering comprehensive care teams and proactive engagement. (11:53) Healthcare system, data analysis, and preventive care. (16:19)Jordan holds a BS in finance from The Pennsylvania State University, and a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology from the University of Pittsburgh. His primary role is to drive a positively disruptive vision that meets the needs and goals of all of PeopleOne's stakeholders.
"There is a deep and rapidly transforming relationship between organizations and the people who power those organizations. We are here to maximize the value both parties realize in that relationship."
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Cyburgh is set for May 1, convening top cybersecurity thought leaders and practitioners for a full day of mindsharing and know how.
Ethical Intruder Founder David Kane stops by TechVibe Radio this Sunday to preview Cyburgh and what's on tap for Pittsburgh's biggest cybersecurity event. David is one of the nation's recognized cybersecurity experts and provides key insights into local hiring trends across the the cybersecurity industry.
David says companies need to look at a candidate's passion and ethusiasm for problem solving and lifelong learning more than just being a perfect technical and experience fit.
So much to learn, so get your cyber geek on with us!
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When Broadcom finalized it acquisition of VMware late in 2023, industry experts raised concerns about innovation and customer choice. VMware's software stack has served as one of the most trusted foundations of private and hybrid clouds.
Expedient's AJ Kuftic stops by TechVibe Radio this Sunday (4/14) to shed more light on what the acquisition means for current VWware users or those looking to spin up new cloud solutions. There are a lot of options and AJ has plenty of insight to guide you.
So tune in get all VMware geeky with us!
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John Santore steps up to the One Mic Stand to tell us Kratos' approach to guide customers through the compliance process every step of the way.
Kratos is a seasoned provider of cybersecurity services encompassing compliance and certification, risk management, operations, and engineering. An authorized Third Party Assessment Organization for CMMC (C3PAO) and FedRAMP (3PAO), Kratos provides comprehensive services to facilitate a broad spectrum of compliance requirements. Kratos cybersecurity services support the development and operation of proactive cybersecurity programs, the development of enterprise cloud security strategies, and the establishment of sound and practical information security architectures.
With deep roots in Pittsburgh's tech ecosystem going back to the 1990s, John is an industry expert and knows a thing or two about scoring a boxing match. You gotta listen to learn!
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SKA Robotics and Hellbender, Inc. are excited to announce that SKA Robotics has opened a new office inside Hellbender’s Harmarville, Penn., headquarters as part of a larger strategic partnership. The close collaboration means that customers can now go from idea to working prototype to production-volume manufacturing, all under one roof, with teams that routinely and deeply partner to solve the most complex robotics challenges.
The companies aren’t new to each other; Hellbender holds a seat on SKA Robotics’ advisory board, which is filled by their CEO, Brian Beyer. “Brian is a great human being and an asset to the robotics community. The opportunity to embed and partner more deeply with Hellbender is wonderful,” said SKA Robotics CEO Spencer Krause. “We strive to work with the best. Hellbender is unmatched in computer vision and has a great culture. Their commitment to high-quality robotic manufacturing in the U.S. is closely aligned with our company values.”
“Finding strong expertise in mechatronics and field robotics, and the know-how to architect, design, and build robots for harsh and unpredictable environments is a challenge,” said Brian Beyer, Hellbender’s CEO. “Having SKA virtually in our back pocket will enable us to more readily serve our customers’ need for robotic contract engineering that falls outside of Hellbender’s strategic focus.”
Customers of both firms will now have access to a wider range of expertise, accelerating innovation and decreasing time to market, all without having to search out yet another team, work to build trust, and learn to collaborate effectively. SKA brings expertise in field robotics from the idea-to-light-manufacturing phases, while Hellbender offers world-class computer vision expertise, an impressive electronics IP portfolio, and high-volume manufacturing capabilities. Colocation fosters even greater cross-pollination between two elite engineering teams.
In other news, SKA also announced today it has changed its name from SKA Custom Robots & Machines to SKA Robotics. This new name firmly codifies the company’s focus on robotics rooted in deep expertise and a long history of providing engineering services to the robotics market. “We’re drawing a line in the sand,” says Krause. “We’re a robotics company first and an engineering services firm second.”
About SKA Robotics
SKA Robotics is a company based in Pittsburgh with a history of solving difficult robotics engineering problems. The SKA team has worked on robotic construction and mining vehicles, industrial maintenance robots, utility inspection robots, and more. Learn more at www.skarobotics.com.
About Hellbender
Hellbender is a robotics benefit corporation based in Pittsburgh that creates computer vision solutions for industrial and commercial applications. Hellbender offers products and computer vision as a service (CVaaS) systems for applications in inventory management, street mapping, electric utilities, food service, pharmacies, mobile robotics, and athletics, among others. Learn more at www.hellbender.com.
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Zscaler’s Chris Louie steps up to the One Mic Stand to talk about a veritable buffet of cybersecurity trends. From what's driving the boom in cyber fraud, the latest on ransomware, AI to create new hacks and crazy instances of cars being hacked, press the play button.
Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so that customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Zscaler Customer Success Resources: https://customer.zscaler.com/
Fun links to topics Chris discusses on the One Mic Stand:
FCC reports $10 billion in US Consumer losses for 2023: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/02/nationwide-fraud-losses-top-10-billion-2023-ftc-steps-efforts-protect-public
Ransomware gangs agree not to attack healthcare during the global pandemic: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-gangs-to-stop-attacking-health-orgs-during-pandemic/
US FBI reports $12.5 Billion in losses: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-us-lost-record-125-billion-to-online-crime-in-2023/
What is a pig butchering scam? https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-pig-butchering-scam/
How to spot and avoid online scams: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-avoid-scam
Ransowmare cripples Chicago children’s hospital: https://apnews.com/article/lurie-childrens-chicago-hospital-cyberattack-47faaf1c3bc93f88776c5017864dcb6eJeff Bezos phone hack: https://www.wired.com/story/bezos-phone-hack-mbs-saudi-arabia/
https://apnews.com/article/jeff-bezos-hacking-ap-top-news-politics-united-nations-2a3bf37ac45d9c8693a84ead9cb95ac3
Apple Lockdown Mode: https://support.apple.com/en-us/105120Wired reporter drives a Jeep and gets hacked: https://www.wired.com/2015/07/hackers-remotely-kill-jeep-highway/
RF Repeater attacks against cars: https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/04/crooks-are-stealing-cars-using-previously-unknown-keyless-can-injection-attacks/
Tesla phishing attack: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mitm-phishing-attack-can-let-attackers-unlock-and-steal-a-tesla/ -
We all know Pittsburgh is home to a lot of firsts, but did you know that The Motherhood was one of the world's first influencer marketing agencies?
Cooper Munroe, CEO of The Motherhood Inc., founded the agency nearly 20 years ago, after discovering the power of blogging to help victims of Hurricane Katrina!
Needless to say, Cooper is an award-winning influencer marketing expert with 30 years experience working in public relations and marketing for the world’s leading agencies, consumer brands and non-profits. Tune in to TechVibe Radio this Sunday and learn how she founded and grew the Motherhood.
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The Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Institute Pathways Fellowship is an immersive program crafted to empower entrepreneurs within the domains of robotics, manufacturing, and automation.
Scheduled to run from August 19, 2024, to May 15, 2025, The Pathways Fellowship blends essential components- including financial support, academic opportunities from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), mentorship, and off campus supplemental opportunities- to ensure aspiring founders have the skills and supports needed to succeed.
This program was created to elevate marginalized entrepreneurs within robotics, and it encourages BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) individuals and women to apply.
Pathways Fellowship Director Corey Turner gives us an overview of the program and a behind-the-scenes look at the first group of fellows. Learn more at: https://roboticsfellowship.com/.
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The Pittsburgh Robotics Network (PRN) represents the companies and leaders who make up the Pittsburgh robotics ecosystem, which is anchored by Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and driven by 100+ robotics organizations, including the worldwide leaders in autonomous vehicle development.
Jenn Apicella details the PRN's mission to accelerate the adoption of robotic solutions by bridging this large and dynamic community to the world. It does this by making connections, expanding our collective knowledge, and positively influencing the development and adoption of robotic and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.
The PRN brings enhanced visibility to southwestern Pennsylvania’s robotics community, distinguishing it as the Robotics Capital of the World and a recognized leader in equal opportunity and economic development.
Pittsburgh is one of the few cities where robotics leaders can meet face-to-face to influence the direction of the industry. The PRN facilitates connections between members and stakeholders, further accelerating opportunities for business growth and development. Learn more at: https://robopgh.org/.
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The Robotics Manufacturing Hub helps small and medium-sized manufacturers in the Southwestern Pennsylvania region:
Evaluate their operations Explore if robotics will improve productivity Prototype solutions without a commitment to installation Select solutions that offer the highest return on investment Understand how robotics can augment workforce gaps Manage the impact of robotics on their workforceThe Robotics Manufacturing Hub leverages the ARM Institute’s Mill 19 facility in Pittsburgh’s Hazelwood neighborhood to prototype solutions and demonstrate proofs-of-concept at no-cost for small and medium sized manufacturers.
ARM's Tasha Miller gives us more details on how the hub is a robotics "petting zoo" for manufacturers to get to know more about robotics and how they can help their operations, growth and bottom line.
Also through the Southwestern Pennsylvania Region’s Build Back Better Challenge grant, the ARM Institute is managing and has awarded $6M in funding to four regional Innovation Accelerators, formerly called Makerspaces. These are:
Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) – CCAC’s Entrepreneurial Labs and Makerspace The Digital Foundry at New Kensington (DFNK) – Penn State New Kensington IUP STEAMSHOP – Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) MAKERSPACE District – Westmoreland County Community CollegeThis funding helps to build upon existing capabilities within the Innovation Accelerators, enhance their equipment and offerings, and make their services more readily available. The services offered through each Accelerator are unique. Through the grant, the ARM Institute will advise the Innovation Accelerators and help to expand the scope of their services to benefit small and medium-sized manufacturers and manufacturing entrepreneurs.
Learn more at: https://arminstitute.org/our-work/swpa-bbb/.
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Despite national fundraising declining nearly 30% year-over-year in 2023, Pittsburgh bucked the trend and saw the second-highest year on record for investment in its tech economy, according to a new report released by Ernst & Young and Innovation Works.
Tune in to TechVibe Radio this Sunday (3/31) to learn more about Pittsburgh's investment numbers from EY's Darrell Smalley and IW's Ven Raju. The 12th annual report found nearly every indicator related to local fundraising increased in Pittsburgh in 2023, resulting in $3.12 billion in aggregate funding, a 203.3% jump over 2022.
Plus, hear from Comcast's Aaron Mimran about key tech trends impacting businesses in 2024. Tune in and get super geeky with us!
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In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re talking with two members of the Keystone Region’s Comcast Business team about their careers.
Ann Masland, Senior Manager and Angi Mullenax, Manager have a combined 20 years with Comcast and hold critically important roles supporting small, medium, and enterprise businesses.
With a culture centered on entrepreneurialism, acting with integrity, respect, and giving back, we’ll uncover what makes Comcast a great place to work, walk through Ann and Angi’s career journeys, and hear what keeps them engaged every day.
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Established in 1995, GDC IT Solutions (GDC) is a Premier IT Service Provider. With offices in the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest Regions of the United States, GDC empowers businesses to increase employee productivity, maximize investments and improve operational efficiencies.
GDC's Keith Faulkner steps up to the One Mic Stand to detail the essentials of an effective service desk to ensure clients' IT is always up and running.
With experienced and certified professionals, GDC delivers services in the areas of application development, data center, 24/7 multilingual service desk, managed IT services, desktop lifecycle management, project management, and business process consulting.
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Vet Jobs partners with employers interested in hiring, retaining and upskilling qualified military affiliated talent in order to strengthen and diversify their workforce and our community.
Crystal McFadden steps up to the One Mic Stand to talk about ways tech employers can access this important and often-forgotten talent pool.
Over the past 19 years, Vet Jobs has placed over 97,000 veterans, transitioning military members, National Guard and Reserves, and military spouses, into industry leading & high-earning careers. Its hiring numbers are verified by a third-party review by Deloitte, via the Call of Duty Endowment. 63,000+ of Vet Jobs candidates have taken and completed our training courses.
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Everyone is talking about artificial intelligence (AI) and leveraging it for their business. But where do you start? How can make it operational? How can you ensure success?
Tune in to TechVibe Radio this Sunday as we welcome Rob Boros and James Mitchell of Itero Group to provide their insights on effective steps to implement AI into your operations.
Itero Group empowers its clients to become more optimized, digitally enabled and data-driven. Itero's collective experience across industries helps its private sector clients adopt a mission-focused approach, and helps its Federal partners operate with the efficiency of a private company.
Tune in and geek out on making AI operational!
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In 2024, it’s crucial for businesses to utilize technology as a key to success in the face of uncertainty. From tech advancements to shifts in consumer and employee demand, businesses will continue to be tested in 2024. Aaron Mimran, Vice President of Comcast Business in the Keystone Region, steps up to the One Mic Stand to tell us more about essential technology trends in the year ahead including:
· The benefits businesses can experience – such as efficient operations, seamless communication, and scalable expansion – with the right technology infrastructure
· The pivotal role technology plays in delivering digital customer experiences
· The vital tech solutions to support business growth
· And more!
To learn more about how Comcast Business can provide businesses with the robust network needed to reinforce their critical technological investments, visit comcastbusiness.com.
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Everyone is talking about artificial intelligence (AI) and leveraging it for their business. But where do you start? How can make it operational? How can you ensure success?
Rob Boros and James Mitchell of Itero Group step up to the One Mic Stand to provide their insights on effective steps to implement AI into your operations.
Itero Group empowers its clients to become more optimized, digitally enabled and data-driven. Itero's collective experience across industries helps its private sector clients adopt a mission-focused approach, and helps its Federal partners operate with the efficiency of a private company.
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The name may be new, but the company has long been a Pittsburgh staple – as of 2023, GrapeCity is now MESCIUS!
The Tech Council’s Jonathan Kersting recently spoke with Joe Lininger, Head of Global Marketing at MESCIUS, about the story behind the new name, keeping up with product trends, and potential changes in the Pittsburgh tech industry.
Joe says MESIUS is basically the same company; the name change is because of a capital investment that happened in early 2023. Because of that, it's looking forward to some big growth. He expalins that MESCIUS decided to reboot and through that, also rename itself. MESCIUS comes from two Latin words – one meaning harvest and the other meaning social – basically, getting the most out of a social connection.
MESCIUS builds components for developers, and we’re hoping to build that network and grow our community.
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Geek out this Sunday morning with TechVibe Radio as we explore the University of Pittsburgh’s Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business Super Analytics Challenge
Started in the heart of the COVID pandemic, the Super Analytics Challenge was a novel way to connect graduate school students and the corporate community to solve society's biggest issues with data analytics. Over the last three years, the challenge has addressed homelessness, food insecurity and access to mental health.
This year, the Challenge expanded to include more schools with 10 teams of five students looking to address the workforce shortage in southwestern Pennsylvania’s advanced manufacturing industry.
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