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SANTA CLARA, Calif. , June 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Agora.io, the leading voice, video and live interactive streaming platform, today announced speakers for ...

They include a retired headmistress who supports young victims of crime and a volunteer who saved a vital *service* for children have both been honoured.

Year after year, Apple and Google announce big upgrades for their smartphone operating systems. That means the software that makes your phone tick is about ...

Music made by AI and automatic transcription: George Orwell predicted them both. Here are five 1984 predictions which came true.

The co founder of Moneypenny has been awarded a CBE in the Queen's Honour's List for her contribution to business and the community. Rachel Clacher.

Consumer advocates at AARP Washington went to Orlando, Fla. , to meet security expert Chris Hadnagy. As CEO and Chief Human Hacker of Social-Engineer ...

Philly Startup Leaders kicked off its 10th Founder Factory conference on Thursday morning with two big introductions — to the organization's next board ...

Tech-enabled outsourced communications pioneer Moneypenny has secured "significant investment" from private equity backer ECI Partners in a deal which ...

The technology necessary to live stream to multiple platforms isn't prohibitively complex. So there's no reason to hold your audience to a platform ransom or ...

Today was the second half of Y Combinator's two-day Demo Day for its Winter 2019 class. Over 85 startups pitched on stage yesterday, and another huge batch ...

Calls to the White House switchboard during this Christmas holiday are greeted by the following message: “We apologize, but due to the lapse in federal funding ...

Moneypenny, the world's leading outsourced communications provider, is launching a series of speaking events in collaboration with NatWest to share their ...

With greater longevity, the quest to avoid the infirmities of aging is more urgent than ever, Adam Gopnik writes.

Switchboard, the LGBT helpline, took its first call from a tiny office in the basement of a bookshop in King's Cross on 4 March 1974. To mark the 45th anniversary, ...

The biggest threat to jobs might not be physical robots, but intelligent software agents that can understand our questions and speak to us, integrating seamlessly ...

Quincy Police are searching for the people responsible for a string of burglaries over Monday and Tuesday night.

South Florida startups that focus on real estate technology, in-demand assistance for seniors and cybersecurity software will get a chance to make their cases to ...

Clear the decks, Orlando — a new generation of young business owners is hanging out their shingles in Central Florida.

(WVVA) The City of Bluefield Community and Economic Development Department has patterned with the Small Business Administration to host the "Boots to.

Move your company's phone services to the cloud with our top picks for the best cloud phone system and PBX.

The FCC says a number of services could go by the wayside during the shutdown, including licensing services for broadcast and wireless companies.

(HINTON, WV) The West Virginia hive network is hosting one of their biggest premiere events tonight. The program is hosting their 'Business Idea Competition' ...

Nine out of 15 federal departments are closed, as well as dozens of agencies - here's the latest on what's open and closed in the government.

A former switchboard operator at the communications headquarters for the D-Day landings is being awarded the highest French decoration.

On March 7, get a primer on the Comcast NBCUniversal Accelerator powered by Techstars. Might Philly be repped in the 10 final companies? Comcast ...

A local business in downtown Quincy is speaking out Sunday night after noise complaints impacted business. On the Rail Sports Bar and Grill on 4th street.

If you're trying to stream live over the internet you have a dizzying array of options and *service* providers. In this buyer's guide, we'll categorize these providers, ...

A longtime business has opened up a new space in downtown Quincy. O'Connor Wealth Management renovated the former Sears building at 511 Maine Street.

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Presque Isle Historical Society's Maysville Museum is now home to a new exhibit where folks can learn about the impact that the ...

New research from Moneypenny has revealed that it has seen a 38% increase in the number of law firms using Live Chat over the past six months.

A shooter who opened fire at a business in southwest Chicago has been taken into custody, officials said.

HINES, Minn. — The earliest telephone systems connected people, eased some of the loneliness and isolation of homesteaders who lived far from other family ...

Downtown Quincy is set to lose another business. The Salty Sun will close at the end of the month.

PATRON, a Japanese Blockchain-based platform, intends to transform the social influencer market by eliminating intermediaries taking a large share of profits.

If you're searching for the perfect career or thinking about switching fields, you may want to do your homework first.

(WSVN) - For years, business owners have been asking the City of Opa-locka to fix their street. 7News first showed you this problem last February, but as 7's ...

PERU, Ind. (AP) — Schneider Electric says it will close a factory in northern Indiana, affecting 306 workers. Mayor Gabe Greer says the closing of Schneider's ...

We've been hearing a lot about a labor shortage across the Tri-States, mainly with local manufacturers but now smaller businesses say they're also struggling to ...

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) – Sioux City Police need your help in recovering a Les Paul guitar stolen from a Sioux City business. Police say overnight on March 22 a ...

(NBC News) The shutdown is over and the federal government is open once again…at least for the next three weeks. President Trump has threatened another ...

Opened in 1919, originally as a millinery, Swans Apparel celebrated their 100th year in business.

Callers to the White House switchboard are are receiving an automated message apologising for nobody being there because of the government shutdown.

Another new business has set up shop in downtown Macomb, thanks to an entreprenuer competition a few months ago. Now, small business owners are ...

With the help of a grant from the Tracy Family Foundation, a business in downtown Mt. Sterling is able to move into a newly renovated building. Simply.

A recent lodging study says tourism in Mercer County is booming and the market is on the right track to keep growing. The lodging study was conducted by.

About six months ago the Planning and Zoning Commission determined Wilker's business was in violation of his conditional use permit after receiving a ...

On March 23, Red Bull and 300 college students will be embarking on a unique road trip from the beach to the snow, for the ultimate “California Dream Day.”.

BLUEWELL, WV (WVVA) After Kroger announced it would be shutting down the Bluewell location, many customers became concerned about where they would ...

As the Mississippi River continues to rise, Tri- State businesses are preparing for a flood. Efforts are underway in in Missouri, where workers spent.

In La Grange, Missouri multiple homes on the riverfront sit in several feet of water Friday.

There's new fallout Monday from a local business suddenly closing up shop.

New businesses are taking over vacant store-fronts in Downtown Quincy and city officials say this is the first of many new businesses coming to the downtown ...

The fire was reported shortly before 9:00 pm, Monday night, inside Sioux Valley Automotive, at 307 Sioux Avenue, in Correctionville, Iowa.

With water receding on the Mississippi, some riverfront businesses continue to struggle including the Mark Twain Riverboat.

Daylight Donuts announced Sunday on their Facebook page that the business was closed and up for sale.

Attorney General William Barr is testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday over his handling of the Mueller report.

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon, which is racing to deliver packages faster, is turning to its employees with a proposition: Quit your job and we'll help you start a ...

As the Mississippi River continues to drop, life and business is starting to get back to normal in Hannibal. Captain Steve Terry said it has been a tough.

A Blockchain-based platform which aims to boost the earnings of social media influencers by eliminating their reliance on middlemen has forged several new ...

ROCKFORD (WREX) — When it comes to getting small business off the ground, owners need every tool they can find. A new partnership announced Thursday ...

President Trump is stepping up the trade war by imposing new tariffs on products coming in from China all in an effort to lower the trade deficit with.

New York, NY, May 17, 2019 –(PR.com)– CNA Hardy, a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd's and company markets, ...

Businesses in Alexandria, Missouri, are starting to open after being impacted by flooding, but cleanup efforts continue.

(KTIV) – A Wisconsin man has been arrested after authorities say he was involved in over 25 burglaries in Iowa. Forty-three-year-old Eric Hall was arrested ...

ST PAUL, Minn. — An "all clear" as been issued after a bomb threat caused the University of St. Thomas (UST) to cancel classes and related business for the ...

As flood waters recede, businesses in Alexandra, Missouri are doing everything they can to get back on their feet. Employees said the water washed all the.

High water in Fort Madison is forcing business owners to sandbag. Workers spent the day trying to fight the water and keep it out of their buildings. At.

Examples for a successful digital business model often only include companies coming from Silicon Valley. However, there are also other examples.

UPDATE: (5/15/2019). This weekend there could be some nasty weather coming to Siouxland. Fortunately, there is still some time to enjoy these pleasant spring ...

The passing of a local business owner leaves the future of his business up in the air. Greg Lueckenhoff, owner of Adam Florist in Quincy, passed away.

This winter storm brought no breaks, snow continued to fall across the area Saturday and it brought a lot of headaches for residents and businesses. Many.

BECKLEY, W.Va. (WVVA) A Beckley business is making it mandatory for employees to be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The General Mgr. of Golden Corral on.

A Princeton business that's been up and running for about eight months held its official ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Chamber of Commerce of the Two.

A Rochester woman ended up in jail after reportedly destroying a home and business connected to an ex-boyfriend.

When you think of a place nicknamed "Little New York," the City of Bluefield might not be the first place that comes to mind. For people who lived in the.

Friday was a special day to show appreciation for small business owners. That's because it was National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (WSVN) — A Colorado sporting goods store is going out of business after the owner stopped selling Nike products over the ...

The rising Mississippi River has forced some businesses down on the Quincy Riverfront to close, until the water recedes, but some remain open and continue to ...

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - Looters broke into a Fort Lauderdale business as thousands were left without power after a fire erupted at a Florida Power ...

Officers responded to a medical call at the business Monday morning and found several people dead inside.

Emily Nussbaum reviews the Amazon series, which landed at an ideal moment, tapping into a desperation among women for something sweet.

NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - The owners of a small family business in Northwest Miami-Dade are cleaning up days after they were robbed and ...

ROCKFORD (WREX) - A sweet new partnership forms between two Rockford businesses. Kate's Pie Shop is teaming up with Magpie Restaurant. Kate's Pie ...

The Save-A-Lot property in Brushfork has a new owner who's taking steps to fix up the property, in the hopes of bringing more businesses along U.S. Route.

Mercer County woman accused a stealing nearly a million dollars from her employer and using some of the money to fund her daughter's cupcake business was ...

Michael Cohen, President Trump's former personal attorney, delivered blistering testimony to Congress Wednesday, describing the president as a “racist,” “a ...

KGW-TV's "Portland Today" is being replaced by the syndicated program, "The Dr. Oz Show" weekdays at 2 p.m. starting Sept. 17.

Samsung has set up an ambitious goal for its wireless network business in 5G to have 20 percent market share by 2020. The South Korean tech giant has come ...

A new ordinance is cooking up a lot of controversy in Pike County, Illinois. County officials are planning to charge businesses for required food inspections, but ...

The bitter cold weather from the polar vortex is gone, but it left behind a lot of problems for car and homeowners including frozen pipes to dead batteries!

Businesses along the river say it's been rough this past week trying to keep up with the water. The Mississippi River is expected to crest on Saturday but it's not ...

Synth pioneer Suzanne Ciani used an esoteric instrument to design some of the most well-known commercial sounds of the 20th century.

In Valley City, Illinois people could see a record-breaking crest on the Illinois River. The water closed an intersection through town and is creeping closer to a ...

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (WKYT) – The passage of the farm bill in 2018 removed hemp from the list of controlled substances. Businesses that deal exclusively in ...

Four people are behind bars and more could follow, after a shooting and robbery in Hannibal Sunday night. Police said Will Sewell, Davion Tate, Noah Zahn,

If you or someone you know works a minimum wage job, there's a new proposal in Springfield that could raise your pay. A big sticking point of this proposal is ...

A student at Richlands Middle School was seriously injured in a fall Tuesday morning.

The Mississippi River is receding in many Tri-State towns. That includes Alexandria, Missouri. But, it's a slow drop for people hoping to get back to.

Our team of experts has compared the best small business phone systems for 2019. See up-to-date comparisons, reviews and costs for the top-rated services.

CHEROKEE, Iowa (KTIV) – After more than a year of inspections, a large piece of land in Cherokee, Iowa, could be bringing in major business to the county.