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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?

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.

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

Every tech startup needs a strong Board of Directors. In my experience at Tollgrade Communications, the role of the board changed dramatically as we transitioned from a scrappy private startup to a publicly traded company.

Everyone Talks About AI: Here’s How to Actually Build a Strategy That Works

Hype alone won’t transform your enterprise. Learn the core principles of an AI-driven digital strategy that delivers measurable results instead of buzzwords.

The Real Story of Pittsburgh’s Tech Economy Isn’t Startups: It’s Embedded Talent Driving Transformation

For nearly 30 years we have been tracking the growth of the Pittsburgh region’s technology industry across seven sub-clusters in our State of the Industry (SOI) report showcased here. We're missing something!

Is Your Culture Ready for AI?

Your organization's culture will determine how successful your AI transition will be. 

AI and SEO in 2025: Where Strategy Meets Search

AI is rewriting the rules of search — but not the goals.

Paid Sick Leave Increases in Pittsburgh: Compliance for All

Employers that have a presence within the city limits of Pittsburgh should be aware of upcoming changes to the city’s paid sick leave law.

The Final Tour: Two Pittsburgh Tech Ecosystem Builders and Ozzy 

The passing of Jay David Aldridge on July 1st at age 95 and Robert W. Kampmeinert on April 21st at age 81 marked, for the earliest onset of the Tech Council, an inflection as the end of Pittsburgh's tech founding era.

President Trump Signs TAKE IT DOWN Act

On May 19, 2025, President Trump signed into the law the TAKE IT DOWN Act