TEQ Hub: 2026 State of the Industry Report
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Pittsburgh Tech: The Numbers Tell All
Pittsburgh’s technology sector is powering the region’s economy, fueling innovation, creating high-value jobs and driving growth across industries from advanced manufacturing to health care. The Pittsburgh Technology Council’s 2026 State of the Industry Report goes beyond the headlines to reveal the numbers, trends and emerging opportunities shaping the region’s tech economy and what they mean for Pittsburgh’s future.
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AI Gets Physical for Manufacturers
What happens when artificial intelligence moves beyond the screen and into the factory? In this episode of TechVibe, host Jonathan Kersting from the Pittsburgh Technology Council sits down with Livia Rice, Senior Director of Communications at the ARM Institute, to explore "Physical AI" — AI-enabled robotics that are reshaping how things get made.
Building More Accessible JavaScript Applications with Wijmo
What good is powerful software if everyone can't use it? Pittsburgh-based MESCIUS is breaking down digital barriers with its Wijmo JavaScript toolkit, making complex business applications more accessible through smarter keyboard navigation, improved screen reader support and enhanced visual clarity. Discover how its latest innovations are helping developers build software that works better for everyone, without sacrificing functionality or performance.
Rethinking How Cities Work With Technology Providers
What if the future of smarter cities starts with something as simple as how we pay for parking? Rob Stephens of Arrive explores how breaking free from restrictive technology contracts can unleash competition, give drivers more choices and open the door to innovative startups. Discover how an Open Market approach to parking technology could transform urban mobility, help cities make smarter decisions and create a more connected, efficient future.
Mountain State Cyber Summit: The State Line Is Not an Innovation Line
Pittsburgh and Morgantown are only about 75 miles apart. For Melissa McKenna of Trilogy Innovations and Bill Walker of West Virginia University, that distance should feel even smaller when it comes to technology, talent and opportunity. That idea is driving the Mountain State Cyber Summit and Tech Yeah conference, coming to Morgantown on October 28.
Power, Permits & Playbooks for Data Center Development in Pennsylvania
In this episode of The Empire Lights, we sit down with Kate Cooper, shareholder at Babst Calland, to unpack the rapidly evolving landscape of data center development across the state. From the Governor's GRID Standards and behind-the-meter power generation to the complex permitting maze at the DEP and municipal level, Kate breaks down what's really happening on the ground.
Jesse Schell on the Future of VR, AI and Entertainment
What do virtual reality, lifesaving medical training, immersive theme parks and the future of education have in common? Pittsburgh's Schell Games is helping shape all of them! TechVibe Radio welcomes Jesse Schell, founder of Schell Games, for a fascinating look at how one of Pittsburgh's most imaginative technology companies is redefining what games can do.
Top Ten Lifestyle Benefits Employees Use Most (And Why They Matter)
As healthcare costs continue to rise, many mid-sized employers are discovering that some of the most appreciated benefits aren’t medical at all. Lifestyle benefits…often voluntary and low-cost, can dramatically improve employee satisfaction by supporting real, everyday needs.