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Celebrating the Winners of the 2025 ATHENA Awards

On September 5, the Pittsburgh Technology Council hosted the 2025 ATHENA Awards Program of Greater Pittsburgh at the Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh Hotel. The awards recognize exceptional women who demonstrate excellence in their profession, contribute to their community, and help other women and girls to succeed through mentorship. Learn about the recipients here.

 

A Deep Dive into Concurrent Technologies Corporation

In the fast-paced world of technology and innovation, some organizations stand out due to their monumental contributions to national security and technological advancements. One such organization is Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC), an independent, nonprofit, applied scientific and research development organization based in Johnstown, Pa. They have an amazing story!

 

Inside CMU Mechanical Engineering’s Startup Engine

From improving public health to making more efficient, more sustainable energy sources, researchers in Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering devote their time to solving the world’s most complex problems. Jon Cagan, Department Head, believes the department is defining the future of mechanical engineering. Read here to see why.

 

How Rivers Agile Reimagined IT Support

CNX Resources set out to transform its internal IT support. Leadership sought a deeper shift: one that would instill deeper trust in IT, improve responsiveness across departments, and lay the foundation for a future powered by AI. To achieve that, CNX partnered with Rivers Agile to reimagine how tier 1 and 2 IT support is accomplished. Learn how Rivers Agile helped.  

 

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White House Releases Sweeping AI Action Plan

The White House released “Winning the Race: America’s AI Action Plan," a sweeping federal initiative setting forth the administration’s strategy to secure U.S. global leadership in artificial intelligence. The Action Plan outlines more than 90 federal policy actions across three strategic pillars. Babst Calland has all of the details you need to know.

Tollgrade’s Private and Public Company Boards: A Founder’s Perspective

Every tech startup needs a strong Board of Directors. In Chris Allison's experience at Tollgrade, the role of the board changed dramatically as it transitioned from a scrappy private startup to a publicly traded company. Looking back, he is most grateful for the board that guided us through our earliest and most fragile days. He'll tell you why.

Why DEX Now? The Strategic Imperative of 2025

The concept of Digital Employee Experience (DEX) has gained significant traction in recent years, but why is it becoming so critical now? Last month MCPC introduced you to the concept of DEX, and in this month’s installment they discuss why organizations and industry experts believe converging trends in the modern workplace are driving the need for a focused DEX strategy as a strategic imperative.

Transforming Healthcare Costs With CopayGo

What if understanding your healthcare costs was simple and predictable? Rising medical costs and confusing benefit designs leave both employers and employees frustrated. In this episode of Health Care Reinvented, Highmark reveals how its new CopayGo plan aims to change that by offering transparent, predictable costs and a seamless digital experience for members nationwide.

How to Actually Build an AI Strategy That Works

Everyone is talking about AI: how it will be a game-changer, how the degree to which it is embraced will define a country’s economic competitiveness, and how it promises to transform our lives in ways that we cannot yet imagine. Linden AI has some sharp insights to build a strategy that can work!