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 2011 will be remembered for the life of Steve Jobs, the launch of Google Plus, the European debt crisis, and catchphrases like “occupy,”...

Socrates believed that persistence—above trust, genius, or education—was the characteristic that most frequently led to success. I’ve adhered to that philosophy since I first read it and have applied it to many aspects of my life—both personally...

AdvantEdge Healthcare Solutions (AHS) has continued its steady growth rate, acquiring four companies since 2009, allowing the company to become one of the largest players in the healthcare billing and management space. Since 2007, revenue has grown from...

While developing a perspective on future trends is always a tricky business, there are few moments when the direction of things seems obvious, such as with the development of the Internet. The convergence of mobile computing, social media and cloud computing...

Earlier today we announced that Safeguard Scientifics added two new technology partner companies to its portfolio: Crimson Informatics and Hoopla Software. Big data, mobile, cloud computing, and gamification continue to drive capital deployment opportunities...

At Safeguard Scientifics, we offer our partner companies quality resources to promote their growth and help them recruit strong management teams for their future. We currently have 16 partner companies, and we strive to provide each of them with operational...