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Datawatch Systems moves Bethesda HQ, will add dozens of jobs

By Jeff Clabaugh

WASHINGTON — Commercial office security company Datawatch Systems will keep its headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland, relocating from its current East West Highway location to a larger space, also on East West.

The company will add 50 new full-time jobs at the new headquarters over the next four years, officials said.

Datawatch will receive a $50,000 training grant from the Maryland Department of Commerce, and an $80,000 grant from Montgomery County through its economic development fund.

“Datawatch Systems appreciates the support of both Maryland and Montgomery County in helping us remain and expand our company in Bethesda,” said William F. Peel III, Datawatch Systems president.

“Although businesses have many opportunities in this region, we are beyond thrilled to remain in Montgomery County and look forward to the continued growth and expansion of our organization.”

Founded in 1981, the company monitors hundreds of thousands of doors and elevators in more than 4,000 buildings throughout North America.

Massachusetts court hears arguments in lawsuit alleging Meta designed apps to be addictive to kids

By The Associated Press
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts' highest court heard oral arguments Friday in the state's lawsuit arguing that Meta designed features on Facebook and Instagram to make them addictive to young users. The lawsuit, filed in 2023 by Attorney General Andrea Campbell, alleges that Meta did this to make a profit and that its actions affected hundreds of thousands of teenagers in Massachusetts who use the social media platforms. “We are making claims based only on the tools that Meta has developed because its own research shows they encourage addiction to the platform in a variety of ways,” said State Solicitor David Kravitz, adding that the state's claim has nothing to do the company's algorithms or failure to moderate content. Meta said Friday that it strongly disagrees with the allegations and is “confident the evidence will show our longstanding commitment to supporting young people.” Its attorney, Mark Mosier, argued in court that the lawsuit “would impose liabilities for performing traditional publishing functions” and that its actions are protected by the First Amendment.
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