No. 605: On Virginians, evil utensils and IT intros – and the day the Windows opened
Downs and ups: The first workweek of summer knocked down, the first weekend of the season queued up – well played, intrepid reader. It’s Friday, June 25, and we’re…
Intelligent Product Solutions
With new IT spinoff, IPS eyes brains of the operations
By GREGORY ZELLER // One of Long Island’s top hardware designers has gone soft. Intelligent Product Solutions is no stranger to programming: Its longtime focus on the Internet of Things…
No. 587: The Bard’s happy birthday, Yacov’s happy ‘retirement’ and Coca-Cola’s happy mistake – or was it?
A for effort: Another hard-fought workweek in the can, another well-earned weekend in the offing – remarkable job, dear readers, and we’re not easily impressed. It’s Friday, April 23,…
No. 580: It’s a time trip, from Jurassic Park to the Middle Ages to the future of Long Island ‘windustry’
Quarter speed: Welcome to Wednesday, dear readers, as we salute spring break (for some) and the relentless pursuit of socioeconomic innovation (for all), not to mention the end of…
As demand tops supply, what’s your tech-talent plan?
By MITCH MAIMAN // Long Island’s economy is recovering slowly from the COVID downturn and overall unemployment remains relatively high – but the situation is quite different in the technology…
No. 569: Enter the Phantom, feel the winds and meet the PTA, with cabbage (sorry)
February thaw: Welcome to Wednesday, dear readers, as we enjoy a brief respite from this brutal Winter of 2021 – yes, more snow is on the way – and…
Things is: For LI’s boldest, IoT opportunities abound
By MITCH MAIMAN // While smart, connected devices – collectively known as the Internet of Things – are already maturing, there are still incredible new business opportunities to be discovered…
No. 566: Down, set, hike! It’s your Super Bowl newsletter, with Edison, Atari and teams of healthcare heroes
Is that all you got? If chaotic 2020 couldn’t stop us, one itty-bitty blizzard stood no chance – and so, here we are, dear readers, another wintry workweek conquered,…
In med-tech alliance, a second Twin Cities shot for IPS
By GREGORY ZELLER // Award-winning product design firms from Long Island and Minnesota are synchronizing their efforts in the red-hot med-tech space. Hauppauge-based Intelligent Product Solutions and Coon Rapids-based Kablooe…
No. 557: On quantum speed, EV ports and Jane Austen – and to all, a good night
A toast: To family, friends, good fortune and a rapid end of this global pandemic – welcome to Dec. 23, dear readers, and the heart of the holidays. It’s…
As pandemic passes, expect tech to get back on track
By MITCH MAIMAN // To say the least, 2020 was an extremely unusual year. But the current disrupted environment – COVID has obviously had substantive impacts on our personal and…
No. 540: LI’s best chances, the ‘Garbo of the Skies’ and ‘leaderism,’ explained
Well played: Congratulations, dear readers – you’ve cleared hurdles, scored points and otherwise moved the socioeconomic ball, thereby earning yourself another lovely autumn weekend. Food and beverage service: It’s…
Long Island can get healthy answering COVID’s call
By MITCH MAIMAN // Times are challenging and there’s much reason for concern during the COVID pandemic – but, as in any challenging time, such difficulties give rise to new…
That one time it all worked out for LI, thanks to IPS
By GREGORY ZELLER // A masterstroke of Long Island socioeconomics – how it should work, or at least how regional rainmakers wish it would – has come full circle. Forward…
A smarter approach to pandemic-era research funding
By MITCH MAIMAN // It’s heartening to see both the business and charitable investments going into COVID-19 research. I’m certain that the institutions and individuals making these investments want to…