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New story: Apple Tests Its Secrecy Somewhere New: Employee Homes — Apple lets employees take home early prototypes, clamps down on future software testing, is still working on several new products for 2020, and many more details: https://t.co/JLN3ba8pbm
— Mark Gurman (@markgurman) March 30, 2020
SAP Cancels Sapphire Now And Partner Summit, Plans Digital Events https://t.co/pXzHR4aU6r
— Tom Paine (@phillytechnews) March 27, 2020
The Franklin Institute laid off all of its part-time staff and 36 percent of its full-time staff across all departments. https://t.co/hPED5xWNkP
— The Philadelphia Inquirer (@PhillyInquirer) March 27, 2020
Due to #COVID19, the format of Philly Emerging Technologies for the Enterprise moves online. We won't be able to sit next to each other, but we can still learn about creating great software. 2 days of content from leaders and creators for $99. https://t.co/6XjELXvW2L pic.twitter.com/CRzx3CDQta
— Chariot Solutions (@ChariotSolution) March 16, 2020
COVID-19 Update
— Nerd Street Gamers (@nerdstgamers) March 15, 2020
After further assessment of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have decided to close our Localhost facilities until 5pm Friday, March 20th, and will continue to closely monitor the situation.
Stay tuned for more updates: https://t.co/yTg81oA8Fj pic.twitter.com/KK4ML3GcHk
Apple is closing all of its stores outside of China until March 27 https://t.co/WsJwoVVvyj via @techcrunch
— Tom Paine (@phillytechnews) March 14, 2020
WeWork stays open as some co-working spaces shut doors https://t.co/eKwwxF3vyM
— Tom Paine (@phillytechnews) March 14, 2020
Comcast boosts some broadband speeds, urges Philly HQ employees to work from home | PhillyVoice https://t.co/Touk8GQ8Mr
— Tom Paine (@phillytechnews) March 14, 2020
NBC Suspends Production on Fallon, Meyers Late-Night Shows https://t.co/4I64A4u14p
— Variety (@Variety) March 12, 2020
The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Tournament has officially called off the tournament amid coronavirus concerns. https://t.co/heHkl9afcy
— WLOS (@WLOS_13) March 13, 2020
Universal Orlando Resort, owned business Comcast, will temporarily close theme parks due to coronavirus pandemic. pic.twitter.com/p6M9yyLJPE
— Christian Hetrick (@_Hetrick) March 13, 2020
Nasdaq picks Philly’s Navy Yard as backup location if coronavirus empties Wall Street https://t.co/epNGdxNAeg via @phillyinquirer
— Tom Paine (@phillytechnews) March 12, 2020
Here’s how Comcast, IBX, Vanguard and other Philly businesses are coping with coronavirus https://t.co/xCMwcQMnHm via @phillyinquirer
— Tom Paine (@phillytechnews) March 12, 2020
Coronavirus and colleges: Rutgers University closing all campuses early for spring break. That includes Camden, Newark and New Brunswick. https://t.co/pGa1chakiT
— PhillyVoice (@thephillyvoice) March 11, 2020
Another large-scale Philadelphia convention – the second in 24 hours – cancels over coronavirus fears https://t.co/lcimu8hotB via @PHLBizJournal
— Tom Paine (@phillytechnews) March 9, 2020
— Tom Paine (@phillytechnews) March 9, 2020
Happy Saturday! @frankkummer and I are manning @PhillyInquirer's coronavirus live blog today. Send us tips/ questions re: #covid19 and follow along here https://t.co/JVpFTY7peO
— Kelly O'Shea (@KellOshea) March 7, 2020
Salesforce asks employees in California to work remotely in March due to coronavirus https://t.co/f8vLwddAwz
— Tom Paine (@phillytechnews) March 8, 2020
Has anybody else been forced to become a Coronavirus expert overnight? We had two international conferences planned (HIMSS and SXSW), so I’ve found myself needing to make difficult decisions, sort through conflicting information, and then distribute information to our employees.
— Chris Cera (@chriscera) March 6, 2020
HIMSS20 Cancellation Impact for Exhibitors https://t.co/vm37348xGF via @histalk
— Tom Paine (@phillytechnews) March 7, 2020
WATCH LIVE: Austin Leaders To Give Update On SXSW Amid COVID-19 Concerns https://t.co/ObNyWaBi9i
— Tom Paine (@phillytechnews) March 6, 2020
Amtrak canceling nonstop Acela between New York and DC after coronavirus concerns reduce demand https://t.co/TyEMBn1Y2h #mustreadblogs #feedly
— Tom Paine (@phillytechnews) March 7, 2020
ACA Connects postpones March Summit over COVID-19 concerns | Light Reading https://t.co/UF1wAWK6FU
— Tom Paine (@phillytechnews) March 5, 2020
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A snippet of the email from HIMSS to vendors: "This will be the first time in 58 years the event has been cancelled, but it is now clear that cancellation is unavoidable in order to meet HIMSS’ obligation to protect the health and safety of the global HIMSS community."#COVID19
— Christina Farr (@chrissyfarr) March 5, 2020
The health and well-being of our employees, customers, partners, and communities are the top priority for SAP. Due to concerns surrounding COVID-19, we have made the decision to cancel all SAP in-person events for the month of March 2020. Read more here: https://t.co/KgvZIY3VHi pic.twitter.com/hEnVkm290I
— SAP (@SAP) March 4, 2020
What’s at stake for Comcast as coronavirus shuts theme parks, threatens summer Olympics https://t.co/mkk0OcFAw6 via @phillyinquirer
— Tom Paine (@phillytechnews) March 5, 2020
Amazon, Intel, Cisco and Salesforce back out of health-tech conference HIMSS due to coronavirus https://t.co/HONP0Qtefc
— Tom Paine (@phillytechnews) March 4, 2020
High-profile companies pull out of SXSW amid virus outbreak https://t.co/kWdaGNDLJG
— Tom Paine (@phillytechnews) March 4, 2020
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI), Philadelphia, 3/13/20 – 3/16/20: Monitoring developments but no plans to cancel or postpone at this time.
Salesforce is suspending non-essential travel for its nearly 50,000 employees and 'enhancing' its 'office protocols' to fight the coronavirus spread https://t.co/MjwZo73Zdn via @businessinsider
— Tom Paine (@phillytechnews) March 5, 2020
Apple Pulls Out of SXSW 2020 Over Coronavirus Concerns https://t.co/zuu8qLXhZ3 via @variety
— Todd Spangler (@xpangler) March 5, 2020
As a precaution, WarnerMedia has decided it best not to move forward with activations at SXSW. We look forward to seeing everyone in Austin next year.
— CNN Communications (@CNNPR) March 5, 2020
Adobe cancels its own summit amid coronavirus fears https://t.co/0c0rIuXCg0
— Tom Paine (@phillytechnews) March 5, 2020