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Electric DART Proterra bus turns onto Main Street in Downtown Dallas. [Video still: Proterra]
Federal Grant Could Help Fund 50 Electric Buses for the 2026 World Cup in North Texas
by David Seeley | May 8, 2024
The whole world will be watching 2026 FIFA World Cup matches broadcast live from AT&T Stadium. North Texas leaders want as many fans as possible to get to the events in an eco-friendly way, and aim to snag a $52.6 million Federal Transit Administration grant to make it happen.
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
May 8, 2024
Texas Women's Foundation presented #BESTSELF and the Leadership Forum & Awards Celebration, setting the stage with a powerful conversation between ABC News correspondent Deborah Roberts and Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynt Marshall.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
May 8, 2024
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 12 for patents out of 250 metros for the week of April 16, 2024. 109 patents granted include: Arkestro’s electronic third-party negotiation automation system and tool, Baylor Research Institute’s compositions for treating autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, Boston Scientific Neuromodulation’s neuroinflammation treatments with parameters controlled using biomarkers, and Global Tel*Link Corporation’s mobile correctional facility robots.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
May 7, 2024
“Fire can really be very useful—or it can be destructive.”
Mukesh Kumar
President, Global Technology
Slalom Consulting
… on equating artificial intelligence to fire, at the Dallas Regional Chamber’s Convergence AI event in Irving on May 2....
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Bejoy Pankajakshan, EVP, Chief Technology and Strategy Officer at Mavenir [Photo: Mavenir]
North Texas-Based Mavenir and Amazon Partner to Shape the Future of Telecom Networks with Cloud Technology on AWS
by Lance Murray | May 7, 2024
The move will harness the "high availability, scalability, and security capabilities" of AWS services to create a new telco-grade deployment model, the companies said. The new model aims to transform how operators launch 5G, IMS, Radio Access Network, and future network technologies.
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by Lance Murray |
May 7, 2024
The Taiwanese cybersecurity company, whose U.S. HQ is in Irving, said that in addition to TGVest Capital—the lead investor of its B round—Pegatron Group, CDIB Capital Group, and CDIB-Innolux II LP are continuing to invest. New investors include the Taiwania Capital and Applied Ventures ITIC Innovation Fund LP, a joint fund of Applied Ventures, LLC and ITIC-Taiwan
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by Nicole Ward, DRC Data Journalist |
May 6, 2024
Based in Dallas, Cacti leverages technology from fellow DFW company Blackbox Bio to pioneer psychedelic-derived medicines without traditional side effects. This innovative effort, led by the husband-wife team of Kaitlin and David Roberson, includes AI-powered algorithms capable of automatically detecting psychedelic hallucinations in mice.
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by Lance Murray |
May 6, 2024
In recent years, Saxony has dedicated its efforts exclusively to Yardi consulting and managed services and delivering "exceptional support" to commercial and residential property management clients worldwide.
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Betterware Global CEO Andres Campos [Video still: Betterware]
Direct Sales Company Betterware de Mexico Expands to U.S. With Dallas HQ
by Lance Murray | May 6, 2024
Betterware said the decision to expand its "life-hack products" direct sales brand to the U.S. was a natural choice because of its proximity to Mexico, and an untapped customer base that already has some familiarity with the brand. It chose Dallas as the home for its U.S. headquarters because of the city’s superior distribution network and access to Texas’ "growing talent pool."
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by Lance Murray |
May 6, 2024
Carrollton-based EGW, a distributor of products and services to underground utility contractors and municipalities, has been acquired by Core & Main.
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by Lance Murray |
May 6, 2024
“Our goal was to create a digital destination that promotes Fort Worth as a premier business location, complementing the economic development efforts of our partners at the city of Fort Worth,” said Fort Worth EDP President and CEO Robert Allen.
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by David Seeley |
May 6, 2024
The summit is slated to bring together over 1,500 distinguished leaders from both the U.S. and Africa, from both the public and private sectors. African heads of state have traveled to Dallas for the event, along with international investors, senior government officials from the U.S. and Africa, Fortune 500 executives, leading small businesses, and key stakeholders from multilateral organizations, the city said
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Kelly Carney [Photo: MCS]
North Texas’ MCS Names Leader To Run New Home Remodeling Services in DFW
by Lance Murray | May 3, 2024
Residents throughout the Collin, Denton, Kaufman, Rockwall, Dallas and Tarrant areas can now work directly with MCS for their bath and kitchen remodeling, room additions and conversions, and light construction projects. MCS said Kelly Carney will run the home remodeling operation in DFW.
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by Lance Murray |
May 3, 2024
Created by Jacob Roden-Foreman, trauma research coordinator at Texas Health Dallas, Automated Detection of Trauma Data Errors software is highly customizable, automatically detecting potential logic errors within the data sets.
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by Lance Murray |
May 3, 2024
Rob Melnyk will lead efforts to refine the INSTANT Platform for Financial Services, assist with the product delivery sales process, drive strategic planning, and lead cross-organizational initiatives to achieve INSTANT's ambitious growth targets.
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by Lance Murray |
May 3, 2024
Duke University professor Stephen Buckley, who has an extensive background as an editor and reporter, will begin his role with an introductory column appearing in The Dallas Morning News and online on Sunday, May 12.
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