Why technology standards are critical for Quantum-Safe Security

Safeguard Insights

March 29, 2017

When Is a Unicorn Really Worth $1 Billion?

In an era of ambitious startup valuations, it’s important to remember how difficult it is to grow and sustain a viable ‘unicorn’ – a company…

Posted by David Luk

December 30, 2013

Internet of Things gets boost with PTC acquisition of ThingWorx

In February 2011—long before the term “Internet of Things” became a hot business buzzword—Safeguard Scientifics saw potential in ThingWorx, the first application platform that lets…

Posted by Erik B. Rasmussen

July 12, 2012

Safeguard Scientifics Steve Zarrilli Named ‘CFO of the Year’ by Philadelphia Business Journal

When Stephen T. Zarrilli joined Safeguard in 2008, the company was in the midst of an effort to rebuild its brand and reputation in the…

Posted by John E. Shave III

April 20, 2012

Week in Review: Healthcare Mobile Apps Catch VCs’ Attention

The convergence of technology and healthcare attracted significant new attention last year, according to research from Dow Jones VentureSource. In 2011, VCs poured $439 million…

Posted by John E. Shave III

April 6, 2012

Week in Review: Strong First Quarter for IPOs, JOBS Act Becomes Law

The first quarter of 2012 has come and gone, leaving positive signs for venture capitalists. Twenty venture-backed start-ups made their IPO in the past three…

Posted by John E. Shave III

March 23, 2012

Week in Review: Technology and Healthcare Convergence Seeds New Partnerships

The same technologies driving Enterprise 3.0 have also been revolutionizing health management. This convergence of technology and healthcare has built up momentum recently through new…

Posted by John E. Shave III

December 30, 2011

2011 in Review: A Year of Innovation, Record Net Cash and The Cultivation of Enterprise 3.0

As 2011 comes to a close, it offers us an opportunity to look back at the major milestones and key events of the year. While…

Posted by John E. Shave III

November 11, 2011

Anatomy of a Deal: Advanced BioHealing

Last week our own Gary J. Kurtzman, MD, Senior Vice President and Managing Director in the Safeguard Life Sciences Group, participated on a panel at…

Posted by James A. Datin

July 14, 2011

Safeguard Scientifics Celebrates 40 Years of Trading on the NYSE

Safeguard Scientifics will commemorate its 40th anniversary of trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) by ringing today’s Closing Bell. Safeguard started trading on…

Posted by John E. Shave III

Content